Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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What is the “cold spot” on the cosmic microwave background? Why shouldn’t it exist? What are some possible explanations for it, and why are they unsatisfying?

0:00 - Intro
2:26 - How Do We Measure The Cosmic Microwave Background?
16:51 - Is the Cold Spot Even Interesting?
30:51 - Super-void or Super-dud?
35:10 - New Physics or Nothing New?
37:56 - Thank You

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