Explore the quest for a unified theory of physics in this thought-provoking World Science Festival panel discussion. Delve into Einstein's lifelong pursuit of a single principle to explain the universe, and learn how modern physicists continue this ambitious search. Join renowned experts Leonard Susskind, Jim Gates, and Peter Galison as they examine progress made, discuss the implications of a unified theory on our understanding of existence, and ponder whether such a theory could explain the effectiveness of mathematics in describing nature. Moderated by Nobel Laureate Paul Nurse, this engaging conversation covers topics ranging from string theory and symmetries to the intersection of physics and biology, challenging viewers to contemplate the fundamental questions that drive scientific inquiry and our place in the cosmos.
Overview
Syllabus
Participant Introductions
Why was Einstein interested in the unified theory?
Where are we today with the unified theory?
Who was James Maxwell?
What is string theory?
The Unified Theory of Biology.
What biology thinks about String theory.
How successful have the symmetries been in string theory?
The unanswerable questions of Physics.
Why is physics not apparent in our everyday life?
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World Science Festival
