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 and addresses big questions/topics in science. This month, Cody McCoy will present the topic and will be joined by Paul Davies and Maulik Parikh.
November 2023 webinar - Super black and solar-powered animals
In the Beginning Was the Word: The Place of Narrative in the Construction of Reality
A Conversation with Acclaimed Science Fiction Writer Ken Liu
Niels Bohr declared that physics is not about how the world is, but what we can say about the world. Does science uncover objective reality, or is it merely one narrative among many concerning human experience? What is the role of storytelling in the scientific process? What can scientists learn from story-telling?
*Event is full. Please email deepthought@asu.edu if you would like to be added to the waitlist*
Are we alone in the universe?
The search for life beyond Earth – especially intelligent life – has long fascinated scientists and the public alike. But so far there is no evidence for extraterrestrial beings, or indeed life of any sort. So might we be alone in the vastness of the universe? Or are we looking for the wrong thing in the wrong place?
Discussion leaders Sara Walker and Paul Davies will host the evening's activities.
“Ask a Physicist” has been renamed “Thinking Beyond” in order to encompass a broader range of topics. Our format will remain the same with a talk given by an expert and the audience participating by asking questions during the webinar or in advance.
“Ask a Physicist” has been renamed “Thinking Beyond” in order to encompass a broader range of topics. Our format will remain the same with a talk given by an expert and the audience participating by asking questions during the webinar or in advance.
We are excited to announce our previous webinar series “Ask a Physicist” has been renamed “Thinking Beyond” in order to encompass a broader range of topics. Our format will remain the same with a talk given by an expert and the audience participating by asking questions during the webinar or in advance.
Join us for a monthly webinar series, ASK A PHYSICIST, with renowned physicists Paul Davies, Sara Walker and Maulik Parikh from the Beyond Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science at Arizona State University. Each webinar will address a big question in physics and the audience can submit questions ahead of time or during the webinar to add to the discussion! This month, Paul Davies and Sara Walker will be joined by guest presenter George Bassel, a professor at the University of Warwick.
April's webinar: "Are plants intelligent?"
Join us for a monthly webinar series, ASK A PHYSICIST, with renowned physicists Paul Davies, Sara Walker and Maulik Parikh from the Beyond Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science at Arizona State University. Each webinar will address a big question in physics and the audience can submit questions ahead of time or during the webinar to add to the discussion! This month, Paul Davies and Maulik Parikh will be joined by guest presenter Kirt Robinson, a research scientist in the Beyond Center
March's webinar: "Life in the solar system"
Join us for a monthly webinar series, ASK A PHYSICIST, with renowned physicists Paul Davies, Sara Walker and Maulik Parikh from the Beyond Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science at Arizona State University. Each webinar will address a big question in physics and the audience can submit questions ahead of time or during the webinar to add to the discussion! This month, Paul Davies and Maulik Parikh will be joined by guest presenter and ASU School of Earth and Space Exploration professor Steve Desch.
February's webinar: "‘Interstellar Objects in the Solar System"
The Beyond Annual Lecture is our premier public event of the year. We ask a scientist or philosopher of international standing to offer a reflective account of their work and interests, and invite them to speculate a little bit "beyond" their normal comfort zone.
Stephon Alexander is a theoretical physicist specializing in cosmology, particle physics and quantum gravity (String Theory and Loop Quantum Gravity). He also explores interconnections between music, physics, mathematics and technology though recordings, performance, teaching and public lectures.