Résumé
This book is based on an in-depth conversation with Lee Smolin who is a faculty member of Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. The basis of this wide-ranging conversation are Lee Smolin’s books Life of the Cosmos and Time Reborn. This detailed discussion offers an investigation of time, both what it is and how the true nature of it impacts our world and future and provides behind-the scenes insights into the development of Lee Smolin’s groundbreaking theory on the nature of time.This carefully-edited book includes an introduction, Full Circle, and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter:I. Physics via Architecture - The power of EinsteinII. Justifying the Laws - Two possibilitiesIII. Collaboration - Physics meets politicsIV. Rolling Up Our Sleeves - Towards overcoming tautologiesV. Cosmological Natural Selection - Evolutionary detailsVI. The Meta-law Dilemma - Harder and harderVII. Scientific Impact - Implications, applications and responsesVIII. Making A Difference - The heart of the matterAbout Ideas Roadshow Conversations:This book is part of a series of 100 Ideas Roadshow Conversations. Presented in an accessible, conversational format, Ideas Roadshow books not only explore frontline academic research featuring world-leading researchers but also reveal the inspirations and personal journeys behind the research.
Auteur
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Howard is an independent filmmaker and author. He is the creator of the upcoming four-part documentary series, Through the Mirror of Chess: A Cultural Exploration, and Pandemic Perspectives (2022). In 2012 he founded Ideas Roadshow, creating over 1,000 videos and 120 books based upon detailed, long-format conversations with internationally renowned experts across the arts and sciences.Howard holds a PhD in physics and an MA in philosophy, and was the Founding Executive Director of Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics from 1999-2007. He lives in France.
Auteur(s) : Howard Burton
Caractéristiques
Editeur : Open Agenda Publishing Inc.
Auteur(s) : Howard Burton
Publication : 30 avril 2021
Support(s) : Livre numérique eBook [ePub]
Protection(s) : DRM Adobe (ePub)
Taille(s) : 2,51 Mo (ePub)
EAN13 Livre numérique eBook [ePub] : 9781771701457