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Science, Life, and Purpose - A Conversation With Francis Collins and Brian Greene

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Explore a thought-provoking conversation between Francis Collins, leader of the Human Genome Project and former NIH Director, and Brian Greene in this 59-minute World Science Festival livestream. Delve into scientific exploration, the nature of life, and the quest for purpose as these renowned figures discuss topics ranging from the emergence of life to the Human Genome Project. Gain insights into Collins' role as President Biden's Science Advisor and the challenges of unifying a fractured world through science. Examine the interplay between faith and science, morality, and the complexities of creation. Discover how the Human Genome Project has impacted scientific research and public life. Engage with this premiere online event from the 2022 World Science Festival Brisbane, part of the Big Ideas series supported by the John Templeton Foundation.

Syllabus

Introduction
Meet Brian Greene
Brians background
Francis background
Scientific Orientation
The Emergence of Life
The Infinite regress
The morality argument
Good and evil
Faith in science
Human Genome
Competition
The Human Genome
Does God set everything up
Why would God make things so complicated
How has the human genome been used so far
President Bidens science advisor
How to unify a fractured world
Science in public life
Conclusion

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