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George Carlin on Science and the Meaning of Life

Explore George Carlin's view on the meaning of life through his love for astrophysics and the cyclic universe scenario.

BySean Carroll

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George Carlin, asked about the meaning of life, proclaims his love for astrophysics and particle physics. And the cyclic universe scenario, in particular. The interviewer, sadly, is pretty clueless, and wears his cluelessness like a badge of honor. Carlin shows quite a bit of restraint.

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