Beyond Center

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A pioneering center devoted to confronting the really big questions of science and philosophy.

About us

Our research projects address such issues, and range from cosmology, through astrobiology to the ultimate fate of humanity. We tackle subjects as diverse as time travel, the colonization of Mars, multiple universes, the nature of complexity and the relationship between mathematics and nature.

Our vision:

To create new and exciting ideas that push the boundaries of research a bit "beyond"
To conduct research that transcends traditional subject categories
To answer foundational questions in science, and explore their philosophical ramifications - what might be called "the big questions"
To present science to the public as a key component of our culture and of significance to all humanity

In the media

New Book: Physician Wellness and Resilience by Pauline Davies

The new book "Physician Wellness and Resilience: Narrative Prompts to Address Burnout", edited by Pauline Davies, Beyond Center affiliate faculty, from Arizona State University's Hugh Downs School

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Call for Applications: Melanie Brose Archelon Fellowship 2025

Call for Applications: Melanie Brose Archelon Fellowship 2025
The Beyond Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science at Arizona State University is pleased

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'A Test for Life Versus Non-Life" - The New York Times on Sara Walker's upcoming book

In a new book, physicist Sara Walker argues that assembly theory can explain what life is, and even help scientists create new forms of it.

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Upcoming Events

February 2025 Thinking Beyond - Before the Big Bang

February 24, 2025

Zoom Webinar

The “Thinking Beyond” webinar series features renowned physicists Paul Davies, Sara Walker and Maulik Parikh from the Beyond Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science at Arizona State University a