Sean Carroll: Understanding Space, Time, and Motion

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from Sean Carroll: Understanding Space, Time and Motion held on September 20, 2022

Sean Carroll: Understanding Space, Time, and Motion

Physics offers deep insights into the workings of the universe that many find mysterious, complex and confusing.

Theoretical physicist and "Mindscape" podcast host Sean Carroll breaks down some of the most mind-boggling concepts in his newest book The Biggest Ideas in the Universe: Space, Time, and Motion.

Join us for an online discussion to learn more about the wonders of modern physics and the multidimensional landscape it covers—from black holes to quantum mechanics and more.

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In association with Wonderfest.

Photo by Jennifer Ouellette.

Speakers

Sean Carroll

Homewood Professor of Natural Philosophy, John Hopkins University; Fractal Faculty and External Professor, Santa Fe Institute; Host, "Mindscape" Podcast; Author, The Biggest Ideas in the Universe: Space, Time, and Motion; Twitter @seanmcarroll

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