Is there life after death? What happens when we die, with Brian Cox
Happy Place27 Loka 2025

Is there life after death? What happens when we die, with Brian Cox

We can learn a lot from scientists about getting comfortable with being wrong, says physicist Professor Brian Cox.


In this chat with Fearne, Brian explains the difference between ‘having an argument’ and ‘making an argument’. The latter gives us confidence to ask curious questions, come to our own conclusions, and remain open to being wrong, without letting ego get in the way of connection or progress.


Brian talks through what the physics behind the universe says about the meaning of being human, including finding personal motivation and purpose, and whether there’s life after death.


Fearne and Brian also wonder how we can make sure young girls aren’t discouraged from pursuing science, and Brian tells the story of being on the set of a famous alien movie...


Tickets for Brian’s 2026 world tour – Emergence – are available now.

Brian’s reading list:

Richard Feynman – The Value of Science

Carl Sagan – The Demon Haunted World

Johannes Kepler – Harmonice Mundi

Arthur C. Clark – 2001

Erwin Schrödinger – What is Life?

Sir Paul Nurse – What is Life?

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