Does Math Reveal Reality?
Offered By: World Science Festival via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the profound question of whether mathematics reveals fundamental truths about reality in this thought-provoking panel discussion from the World Science Festival. Delve into the philosophical and scientific implications of mathematics' uncanny ability to describe the physical world, from space and time to matter and energy. Join moderator Brian Greene and a panel of leading thinkers, including David Z. Albert, Sheldon Goldstein, Silvia Jonas, and Max Tegmark, as they dissect the complex relationship between mathematical concepts and the nature of reality. Examine whether mathematical principles are human inventions or intrinsic features of the universe itself. Gain insights into the intersection of mathematics, physics, and philosophy in this Webby-nominated program that challenges our understanding of the cosmos and our place within it.
Syllabus
Does Math Reveal Reality?
Taught by
World Science Festival
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