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Physics and Philosophy: An Introduction |
On the inextricable links between physics and philosophy and the ways in which one can lead to the other - how they complement each other in answering the big questions. |
Ankita Anirban |
30 Jul 2012 |
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From Argument to Experiment |
Dr Christopher Palmer on the historical ties between physics and philosophy - from ancient philosophical thought through to the scientific revolution and the pioneers of modern physics. |
Christopher Palmer, Ankita Anirban |
30 Jul 2012 |
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Space and Time |
Prof. Frank Arntzenius on whether space and time are absolute entities or simply relational properties derived from the idea of motion - an old debate between Newton and Leibniz, carried on today. |
Frank Arntzenius, Ankita Anirban |
30 Jul 2012 |
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Quantum Paradoxes |
Prof. Vlatko Vedral on the mind-boggling and paradoxical nature of quantum mechanics and its consequences on modern technology - the possibilities of superfast computing and teleportation. |
Vlatko Vedral, Ankita Anirban |
30 Jul 2012 |
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Parallel Worlds |
Dr. David Wallace on the many-worlds theory, an explanation of the baffling results that quantum mechanics provides us with - and that there may be more worlds than just our own. |
David Wallace, Ankita Anirban |
30 Jul 2012 |
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Consciousness and Computability |
Prof. Sir Roger Penrose on the idea of artificial intelligence and whether consciousness can be replicated by a computer - a discussion of new physics which may take us closer to explaining the mind. |
Roger Penrose, Ankita Anirban |
30 Jul 2012 |
