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Was the Big Bang the Beginning? Reimagining Time in a Cyclic Universe

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Explore a groundbreaking cosmological paradigm in this 1-hour 26-minute World Science Festival panel discussion. Delve into the concept of a cyclic universe that undergoes repeated expansion and contraction, challenging the long-held belief in continuous expansion. Join leading experts Peter Galison, Anna Ijjas, and Paul Steinhardt, moderated by Brian Greene, as they present mathematical analyses and compelling arguments for this revolutionary approach to understanding the cosmos. Examine how this new perspective reimagines time and offers an alternative to the traditional Big Bang theory. Gain insights into cutting-edge cosmological research and its implications for our understanding of the universe's origins and future.

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Was the Big Bang the Beginning? Reimagining Time in a Cyclic Universe

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