Delve into the enigmatic nature of time in this thought-provoking conference talk from the World Science Festival. Explore age-old questions about the fundamental nature of time, its relationship to the universe, and its impact on our understanding of reality. Join renowned experts as they discuss Einstein's revolutionary theories of special and general relativity, challenging our conventional perceptions of time. Examine concepts such as time dilation, the expansion of the universe, and the geometry of spacetime. Investigate whether time is an illusion, if it flows in a specific direction, and how it relates to human experience. Gain insights into cutting-edge research and experimental evidence surrounding the nature of time, and ponder its implications for physics, philosophy, and our place in the cosmos.
Overview
Syllabus
Ira Flatow's Introduction
Participant Introductions
How did Einstein get involve with time?
What is the symmetry of time?
What was Einsteins concept of time?
Tim Maudlin has his own opinion on time.
How do you prove time dilation?
Can we look at the cosmos and see gravity's effect on time?
By moving faster we can travel forward in time?
If the universe is expanding what is it expanding into?
What does the universe look like?
Is time an illusion?
Does time flow?
Does time pass in a specific direction?
The geometry of spacetime.
The flow of time vs the time asymmetry.
If it's fact that time passes then does Einstein agree?
What is the experimental evidence?
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World Science Festival
