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Is space just another name for nothing? What is time and how does it relate to space? Will we ever understand the relationship between consciousness and the physical brain? Welcome to the world of The Open University’s Professor Russell Stannard where the big mysteries of the universe are made comprehensible and any possibility is considered in the name of science. This material is supported by a grant from the John Templeton Foundation.
Track 3: Free Will and Determinism
All day long we have to make choices. Professor Russell Stannard asks if were really free to choose.
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Tracks in this podcast:
| Track | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Space, Time and Consciousness | A short introduction to this album Play now Space, Time and Consciousness |
| 2 | Consciousness and the Limits of Science | Professor Russell Stannard asks how can we ever understand the relationship between consciousness and the physical brain. Play now Consciousness and the Limits of Science |
| 3 | Free Will and Determinism | All day long we have to make choices. Professor Russell Stannard asks if were really free to choose. Play now Free Will and Determinism |
| 4 | Cosmology | Professor Russell Stannard explores what kind of universe we live in and what caused the Big Bang. Play now Cosmology |
| 5 | ET, Life and the Universe | Is there intelligent life out there? Professor Russell Stannard examines various possibilities, and our chances of ever finding out about them. Play now ET, Life and the Universe |
| 6 | The Size of the Universe | Professor Russell Stannard investigates what is beyond the observable universe and explores claims that the universe might close back on itself. Play now The Size of the Universe |
| 7 | The Nature of Space | Professor Russell Stannard explains why the word space so-called empty space isn't simply another name for nothing. Play now The Nature of Space |
| 8 | The Nature of Time | We all start off thinking there is just the one time the same for everyone. Professor Russell Stannard shows how relativity theory shows this not to be the case. Play now The Nature of Time |
| 9 | The Nature of Matter | Professor Russell Stannard explores the nature of matter and how complete our understanding of matter can be. Play now The Nature of Matter |
| 10 | The Wave Particle Paradox | Professor Russell Stannard looks at the Wave/Particle Paradox and Neils Bohrs solution to it. Play now The Wave Particle Paradox |
| 11 | Superstrings | The popular theory that the ultimate constituents of matter are not point-like at all but instead consist of superstrings is looked at by Professor Russell Stannard. Play now Superstrings |
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