Overview
This course explores the country’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, the role of scientists in the current political climate, scientific literacy, and the impact of technological developments on the future of cancer research. The session includes discussions led by Nobel laureate Harold Varmus, M.D., and Brian Greene. Topics covered range from black holes, entropy, and gravity to the Nobel Prize in Physics and the concept of the graviton. The teaching method involves discussions and audience Q+A sessions. This course is intended for individuals interested in medical issues, scientific advancements, and the intersection of technology and healthcare.
Syllabus
Introduction
Roger Penrose
Black Holes
Entropy
Entropy and Gravity
What is a Singularity
Why does time go in one direction
What is inside a black hole
Will primordial black holes ever be detected
Nobel Prize in Physics
Black Hole Physics
Speed of Space
Lunch Break
Warp Drive
Path to Life
The Main Event
Friction in Space
Zenos Paradox
The Graviton
Taught by
World Science Festival