The Big Picture - From the Big Bang to the Meaning of Life - with Sean Carroll

Embark on a captivating journey through the cosmos and human existence in this thought-provoking lecture by award-winning scientist Sean Carroll at the Royal Institution. Explore the fundamental laws of physics governing the universe and their connection to our everyday experiences. Delve into topics ranging from the Big Bang and the evolution of life to the nature of consciousness and the meaning of existence. Discover insights on the arrow of time, the observable universe, the origin of life, and the emergence of consciousness. Examine concepts such as mind-body dualism and poetic naturalism, while pondering the ultimate purpose of life. Gain a deeper understanding of the intricate workings of the cosmos and our place within it through Carroll's engaging presentation, which seamlessly blends scientific knowledge with philosophical inquiry.

Introduction
The Nature of Motion
Patterns in the Universe
Laws of Physics
Domain of Validity
Particles
The Equation
The Core Theory
Theres Not New Particles
Crossing Symmetries
New Particles
Emergence
The arrow of time
The past and future
The observable universe
The purpose of life
Mike Russells theory
Why entropy increases
The origin of consciousness
Magnetic fields in the brain
Mindbody dualism
Poetic naturalism
The rules of chess