On this episode of the Beyond the Physics Podcast, Irene and I are joined by our friend Juan, Co-host of the Eigenbros podcast. Juan is also a graduate student in physics who currently does research in condensed matter experiment. We talk with Juan about his upbringing in section 8 housing in Texas, and how he feels that has affected his trajectory. We also explore the notion that extremely unlikely coincidences may indicate an interconnectedness of the universe that has yet to be understood. Next we talk about how quantum mechanics can be inappropriately portrayed in the media, as well as our personal takes on the state of quantum mechanics. Finally, I talk a bit about the possible ends of the universe, and the state of dark matter as I am currently aware of.