Time: Physical, Experiential, and Biological Perspectives - Panel Discussion

Explore time from physical, experiential, and biological perspectives in this unscripted panel discussion featuring physicist Sean Carroll, chef Mark Miller, and molecular biologist Coleen Murphy. Delve into current scientific understanding of time and imagine how it might shape life and death in an interplanetary civilization. Examine how time perception varies across different experiences, from the fleeting life of a mayfly to the millennia-long existence of planets. Discover the fascinating case of the "immortal" jellyfish that reverts to an immature stage instead of dying. Consider how human inventions in technology, medicine, and the arts attempt to slow aging and increase life expectancy. Contemplate the nature of time in our expanding universe and challenge traditional notions of past, present, and future. Gain insights into how our evolving understanding of time might reshape our perception of death and the human experience.

#IPFest 2019 Panel: "Time"