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The Biggest Questions of Cosmology - Pondering the Imponderables

World Science Festival via YouTube

Overview

This course delves into the profound questions of cosmology, exploring topics such as the uniqueness of the universe, events before the Big Bang, and the existence of something rather than nothing. Participants will engage with leading cosmologists, philosophers, and physicists to ponder these imponderables. The course aims to deepen understanding of the core operations of the universe and the limitations of empirical testing in addressing deep existential queries. The teaching method involves discussions, presentations, and Q&A sessions. This course is intended for individuals interested in cosmology, philosophy, and theoretical physics.

Syllabus

- The Biggest Questions of Cosmology
- Participant Introductions
- Does eternity relate to infinity?
- Why is wrong to say the universe has a finite past?
- The two claims about inflation.
- Is 3D dimensional space the real space?
- The "measurement" problem

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World Science Festival

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