Jim Peebles

Type: Person

As of November 2026, Jim Peebles has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Princeton University (Aug 2025). Used as an exemplar of scholarly humility and the value of respectful disagreement, via his remarks after winning the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics.

Professor of Physics (Princeton; described as 'Princeton physics professor') at Princeton University specializing in Cosmology, Physical cosmology, Origin/structure/evolution of the universe.

Jim Peebles at a glance
Mentioned in1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heardAug 2025 on Princeton University
RoleProfessor of Physics (Princeton; described as 'Princeton physics professor')
AffiliationPrinceton University

Who talks about Jim Peebles on podcasts?

Jim Peebles came up; the most recent mention was Aug 2025 on Princeton University.