Dimensions of Life - The Intersection of Evolution and Physics
Offered By: Centrum Fizyki Teoretycznej PAN via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a thought-provoking lecture by Prof. Ćukasz Andrzej Turski from the Center for Theoretical Physics PAS in Warsaw, Poland, delving into the "Dimensions of Life." Examine the intersection of the anthropic principle, the origin of life, and the laws of physics and evolution. Discover how recent debates among astrophysicists echo 19th-century discussions on science and religion. Investigate the universal law of evolution, focusing on the relationship between metabolic rate and organism growth rate. Gain insights into terrestrial life's origins and compare these findings with interpretations of the anthropic principle. Note that due to technical issues, audio is unavailable from 10:00 to 20:00 minutes into the lecture.
Syllabus
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Taught by
Centrum Fizyki Teoretycznej PAN
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