Starts at 7:00 pm
£17.03
Starts at 7:00 pm £17.03Do we have free will? Is the universe compatible with God? Do we live in a computer simulation? Does the universe think?
Join theoretical physicist Sabine Hossenfelder as she draws on the latest research in quantum mechanics, black holes, string theory and particle physics to explore what modern physics can tell us about the big questions.
In this talk, Sabine explores counterintuitive insights, and interviews with other leading scientists, to reshape your understanding of science and the limits of what we can know.
Copies of Sabine's latest book, Existential Physics: A Scientists Guide to Lifes Biggest Questions, will be available to purchase at the end of the talk.
Event type
This is a Theatre event, where the speaker and audience in our Theatre are joined by an online audience.
Tickets to attend in person or to watch the livestream are both available from this page.
Timing
The live stream will go live at 6.55pm, and the introduction will begin at 7.00pm. If you register but miss the live stream, the video will be available to you via the same link for up to a week after the event date.
Covid guidelines
In line with government guidance, face masks are no longer mandatory. But while Covid-19 cases remain high, we recommend that face coverings are worn in our Theatre and at Ri events.
Accessibility
The Theatre is on the first floor and there is step-free access from the street via lift.
The closest underground station is Green Park, which is step-free.
There is space at floor level in the theatre for wheelchair users.
Seating is usually unreserved for our events. If you and your group require seating reservations, please do let us know by emailing us at [email protected], and we’ll be more than happy to help.
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Our theatre is equipped with an Audio Induction Loop.
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2022-08-19 19:00 2022-08-19 19:00 Europe/London Existential physics: Answering life’s biggest questions Theoretical physicist Sabine Hossenfelder answers the big questions. https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/calendar/2022/08/19/existential-physics-answering-lifes-biggest-questions-300497 Royal Institution (inc Faraday Museum),21 Albemarle Street, London,London,LondonLocation
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