Five eminent physicists illuminate how black holes, once thought impossible and later highly improbable, are now an indispensable part of physics, from redefining our concept of information to observational astrophysics. Featured researchers: - Nima Arkani-Hamed, permanent faculty member, Institute…
Five eminent historians give us a sense of both the excitement and frustration of life as a professional historian on the front lines of research. Featured researchers: - RIchard Janko, Gerald F. Else Distinguished University Professor of Classical Studies, University of Michigan - Darrin McMahon,…
Nine accomplished physicists describe crucial aspects of their personal trajectories of how they became the professional scientists they are today. Featured researchers: - Nima Arkani-Hamed, permanent faculty member, Institute for Advanced Study - Claudia de Rham, Professor of Theoretical…
Five accomplished historians describe how specific personal experiences were crucial in triggering their interest in history and inspiring them to become historians. Featured researchers: - David Cannadine, Dodge Professor of History, Emeritus, Princeton University. - Linda Colley, the Shelby M.C.…
Four celebrated physicists share their intriguing perspectives on the so-called “anthropic principle” that is currently in vogue in many areas of fundamental physics. Runtime: 12:00 Featured researchers: - Freeman Dyson (1923-2020), theoretical physicist and writer, Institute for Advanced…
Four historians give their perspectives on daily life in Ancient Rome, from the way people lived, to the role of law in society, to the legacy of the Civil Wars. Featured researchers: - David Armitage, the Lloyd C. Blankfein Professor of History, Harvard University. - Maria Mavroudi, Professor of…
Three celebrated researchers shed light on different aspects of the Classical Greek World, from the workings of Athenian democracy, to Aristotle’s philosophical method, to the place of religion in Classical Athens after the Peloponnesian War. Featured researchers: - Richard Janko, Gerald F.…
Lithium is the essential element for the batteries of our electric vehicles and for our energy storage. Europe has enough lithium in its bedrock to become self-sufficient. But today there is no operational mine yet, and the EU is depending on imports from China. A new responsible way of mining is necessary,…
Tim Jenkin from Cape Town, South Africa, escaped the Pretoria prison during Apartheid in a spectacular way. Today he is co-founder of the Community Exchange System (C.E.S.), an alternative money system which to Tim is even more revolutionary then what they were doing at the time. As the camera follows…
Five leading psychologists explain the driving factors which led them to study psychology and become professional psychologists. Featured researchers: - Roy Baumeister, Professor of Psychology at the University of Queensland - Diana Deutsch, Professor of Psychology at UC San Diego - Barbara Fredrickson,…
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