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Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi, CEO, Astronomical Society of the Pacific,
"Why Do We Exist? The Nine Realms of the Universe that Make You Possible"
May 20, 2026
In his new book, Why Do We Exist, Dr. Oluseyi suggests that the story of our existence can be told as a passage through nine interwoven realms—each revealing a new layer of cosmic information. In this public talk, he introduces each of the realms, but then focuses on cosmic connections to the Middle Realm, where we humans live, and to the Realm of Life, where organisms flourish across the vastness of space. He explores these realms with humor and honesty, weaving in stories from his early life in Mississippi and his career in science.
Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi, CEO, Astronomical Society of the Pacific,
"Why Do We Exist? The Nine Realms of the Universe that Make You Possible"
May 20, 2026
In his new book, Why Do We Exist, Dr. Oluseyi suggests that the story of our existence can be told as a passage through nine interwoven realms—each revealing a new layer of cosmic information. In this public talk, he introduces each of the realms, but then focuses on cosmic connections to the Middle Realm, where we humans live, and to the Realm of Life, where organisms flourish across the vastness of space. He explores these realms with humor and honesty, weaving in stories from his early life in Mississippi and his career in science.
