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In this 10 part series from The Open University, Professor Russell Stannard OBE delves into subjects ranging from free will and determinism, to space and the nature of time, asking if we can ever go beyond the boundaries of what we know.
Consciousness and the limits of science
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Professor Russell Stannard asks how can we ever understand the relationship between consciousness and the physical brain. Read more : Consciousness and the limits of science
Are we really free to choose?
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All day long we have to make choices. Professor Russell Stannard asks if we’re really free to choose. Read more : Are we really free to choose?
The meaningless Big Bang question
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Professor Russell Stannard explores what kind of universe we live in and what caused the Big Bang. Read more : The meaningless Big Bang question
ET, life and the universe
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Is there intelligent life out there? Professor Russell Stannard examines various possibilities, and our chances of ever finding out about them. Read more : ET, life and the universe
The size of the universe
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Professor Russell Stannard investigates what is beyond the observable universe and explores claims that the universe might close back on itself. Read more : The size of the universe
More to space than meets the eye
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Professor Russell Stannard explains why the word ‘space’ – so-called empty space – isn’t simply another name for ‘nothing’. Read more : More to space than meets the eye
Is time the same for everyone?
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We all start off thinking there is just the one time – the same for everyone. Professor Russell Stannard illustrates how relativity theory shows this... Read more : Is time the same for everyone?
The nature of matter
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Professor Russell Stannard explores the nature of matter and how complete our understanding of matter can be. Read more : The nature of matter
Paradox of wave-particles
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Professor Russell Stannard looks at the wave-particle paradox and Niels Bohr’s solution to it. Read more : Paradox of wave-particles
Discover superstrings
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The popular theory that the ultimate constituents of matter are not point-like at all but instead consist of superstrings is explored by Professor Russell Stannard. Read more : Discover superstrings
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