Explore the enigmatic nature of time in this thought-provoking World Science Festival panel discussion. Delve into questions left unanswered by Einstein's groundbreaking theories, including the beginning and end of time, its unidirectional flow, and its fundamental reality. Join journalist John Hockenberry as he leads a distinguished panel of experts, including physicist Sir Roger Penrose and philosopher David Albert, in examining the complexities of time across various scientific disciplines. Investigate topics such as relativistic time in modern science, the arrow of time, quantum scale temporality, and the relationship between time and the expanding universe. Engage with challenging concepts like nondeterministic futures, the discreteness of time, and the possibility of stopping time. This 1 hour 36 minute intellectual journey offers a comprehensive exploration of time's mysteries, pushing the boundaries of our understanding and inviting viewers to contemplate the profound implications of this fundamental aspect of our reality.
Overview
Syllabus
John Hockenberry introduction
Participant Introductions
"The World is a Stage" space and time.
A brief history of comprehending time.
Time and Space post Einstein.
How is Einsteinian relativistic time fitting in to modern science?
Can there be a nondeterministic future independent of time?
The arrow of time and its problems with science.
Time on the quantum scale
Is an expanding universe necessary for time as we know it?
Does time confer generous gifts for those who wait?
Is time discreet, can it be stopped and can we define "now"?
How fast is the universe expanding and how does that compare to the speed of light?
Are we entangled with time and does that effect the universe being deterministic?
From a view of outside the universe, viewing someone trying to get to the center of the universe would be difficult because the universe is expanding faster that the speed of light? TRUE OR FALSE?
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