Time, Space And The Cosmos with Paul Davies, Ph.D.

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What is time? Is time travel possible? What is a black hole like? Here are some clear and fascinating explanations of many idiosyncrasies of science and philosophy on which modern physics has been shedding new light. "Matter," says Paul Davies, "is far more nebulous and mysterious than we thought." Prepare yourself for an excursion into a world of quarks and cryptic clues, as the world takes on a complex but orderly shape, and the beauty and wonder of natural laws shine through. "There is more to the universe," says Davies, "than meets the eye." (hosted by Michael Toms)

Bio

Paul Davies, Ph.D. is a theoretical physicist, cosmologist, astrobiologist, broadcaster, and best-selling author. A winner of the prestigious Templeton Prize, he is Regents’ Professor of Physics and director of the Beyond Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science at Arizona State University.

• God and the New Physics (Simon & Schuster 1984)
• About Time: Einstein's Unfinished Revolution (Simon & Schuster 1995)

To learn more about the work of Paul Davies go to cosmos.asu.edu.

Topics Explored in This Dialogue

• New scientific interest in traditionally theological questions
• Our need to explore questions about ultimate meaning and reality
• The dangers of our modern-day time dysfunctions
• Observations on the aboriginal concept of "Dreamtime"
• The scientific reality of time travel
• The "grandfather paradox" of time travel
• The "cryptic crossword" analogy of scientific research
• The beauty and mystery of natural laws
• What a black hole is probably like
• The "top quark" - an update on the evidence and theory
• Chaos, order, complexity, and beauty in nature

Host: Michael Toms         Interview Date: 4/4/1995         Program Number: 2521