Embark on a captivating journey through space and time in this World Science Festival panel discussion featuring leading cosmologists and a historian of science. Explore the cutting-edge discoveries in cosmology, including the mysterious dark energy driving the universe's expansion, theories about the pre-big bang universe, the origin of time, and the possibility of a multiverse. Join Science Friday's Ira Flatow as he moderates a thought-provoking conversation with Lawrence Krauss, Paul Steinhardt, Lyman Page, and Helge Kragh. Delve into topics such as alternative theories to the big bang, recent groundbreaking changes in cosmology, the origins of matter, the cosmic microwave background, and the fine-tuning of space inflation. Gain insights into the Anthropic Principle and ponder whether the expanding universe will reach the speed of light. This engaging discussion offers a comprehensive overview of modern cosmology, challenging fundamental questions about our universe and our place within it.
Overview
Syllabus
Lawrence Krauss gives an overview of the universe.
Participant Introductions.
Alternative theories to the big bang.
The most amazing change in cosmology in the last 20 years.
Where did we all come from?
The explanation of the CMB.
Why do we think there is a multiverse?
The fine tuning of inflation of space.
expanding on the Anthropic Principle.
If the universe is expanding will it reach the speed of light?
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