The Last Extinction Truth Beyond the Asteroid Theory

🎧 Listen as the truth unfolds in The Last Extinction, where Betsy interviews Professor Gerta Keller about what really caused the dinosaurs’ demise — and why it matters today. 🥏 Listen Here

In this powerful conversation, Betsy interviews Professor Gerta Keller, author of The Last Extinction, whose groundbreaking research challenges long-accepted theories about the dinosaurs’ demise. Her life journey — from a small Swiss village to scientific resistance and recognition — is as compelling as the science itself.

During the interview, Professor Keller reflects on her early life in Switzerland, where she was often told she would amount to nothing more than a seamstress. Despite these discouraging messages, she developed a deep love for learning, research, and discovery. She describes herself as an “oddball” who felt most at home in education and scientific inquiry.

Professor Keller courageously shares a deeply personal chapter of her life, opening up about her struggle with depression and suicidal thoughts following the tragic death of her older brother. This loss profoundly affected her, yet it also became part of the inner strength that later fueled her perseverance.

After spending four years traveling, Professor Keller eventually made her way to California. There, peers recognized her intelligence and encouraged her to take a college entrance exam — a pivotal moment that changed the course of her life and academic career.

The conversation shifts to The Last Extinction, where she outlines her groundbreaking research that challenges the widely accepted asteroid theory of dinosaur extinction. Professor Keller explains what compelled her to write the book and how, despite strong evidence pointing to massive volcanic eruptions in India as the true cause, the asteroid theory remained dominant in scientific circles.

Professor Keller speaks candidly about the resistance she faced from male peers in academia, including misogynistic harassment, vicious name-calling, and the refusal to acknowledge her scientific evidence. Despite these challenges, she never gave up. Instead, she continued her research on climate change, mentored others, and became a powerful role model — especially for women in science.

The interview also explores how women are treated in academic institutions and in India, highlighting systemic barriers that persist today. Professor Keller encourages listeners to work hard, remain resilient, and never allow others to define their worth or limit their potential.

Betsy and Professor Keller also discuss how society often labels people and attempts to place them into narrow boxes, rather than recognizing individual brilliance and possibility.

In Betsy’s view, Professor Gerta Keller is a fascinating woman of strength, grit, and determination who stood her ground in the face of extraordinary opposition. Betsy considers her an exceptional role model for everyone — especially young women pursuing education, science, or any path where courage is required.

Betsy highly recommends reading The Last Extinction to experience both the scientific insight and the personal courage behind Keller’s work.

📘 Book Recommendation:Betsy recommends reading Professor Keller’s book, available on Amazon: Purchase Here

The Last Extinction: The Real Science Behind the Death of the Dinosaurs

👩‍🔬 About the Author:

Gerta Keller, Ph.D., is Professor of Paleontology and Geology Emeritus in the Department of Geosciences at Princeton University, where she served as a tenured faculty member beginning in 1984.

Dr. Keller has published more than 260 scientific papers in international journals and is considered a leading authority on catastrophes, mass extinctions, and the environmental effects of impacts and volcanism. A frequent lecturer, she is regularly invited to speak at academic institutions worldwide. Her work continues to make headlines and is featured in The Last Extinction, a book that challenges mainstream scientific thought.

🌐 Learn more at: https://gkeller.princeton.edu

🎯 Why This Matters

The Last Extinction isn’t just about what killed the dinosaurs — it’s about what it takes to stand up for truth in the face of doubt. Professor Keller’s journey challenges us to question assumptions, push through resistance, and honor evidence over ego. Betsy’s conversation with Professor Keller reminds us that courage isn’t just physical — it’s intellectual, emotional, and ethical.

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Have you ever questioned a widely accepted belief? What does courage in science—or in life—look like to you?
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