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Is Time Travel Possible? Testing the Grandfather Paradox
Explore the physics and paradoxes of time travel with quantum mechanic Seth Lloyd, examining theoretical possibilities and creative implications of moving through time.
InterPlanetary Film Scores - Art, Craft, and Science in Sci-Fi Soundtracks
Explore the art, craft, and science behind iconic sci-fi film scores through live performance and insightful analysis, revealing the secrets that make these soundtracks unforgettable.
Time Design and Motion & Energy Technology Panels - InterPlanetary Festival Day 1
Explore time design, motion & energy technology, and the search for extraterrestrial life with expert panels and a keynote on cutting-edge scientific topics.
Groundhog Day: Scientific Practice and Time Loops
Explore how "Groundhog Day" reflects scientific practice with Murray Gell-Mann and Danny Rubin. Gain insights into the film's connection to scientific inquiry and experimentation.
Interplanetary Festival - Exploring Complexity Science and Technological Innovation
Explore complexity science and technological innovation through engaging panels, art, music, and more at this unique summer festival blending science and culture.
Hard Sci-Fi Worldbuilding - Robotics, Society, and Purpose
Explore the intersection of science fiction and complex systems science in this thought-provoking discussion on future societies, robotics, and human purpose with author Gary Bengier.
Sci-Fi Science and Complex Systems - Exploring Alien Civilizations
Explore the intersection of sci-fi and science as researchers model a three-parent alien civilization, discussing societal implications, speculative research, and the impact of small changes on complex systems.
How Do Artifacts Inform Cultural Evolution? - Alien Crash Site Episode 16
Explore cultural evolution and alien artifacts with cognitive scientist Vanessa Ferdinand. Discover how cultural objects shape our understanding of ourselves, others, and the universe in this thought-provoking discussion.
Alien Crash Site - Speculative Science of Three-Parent Alien Civilizations - Episode 8
Explore speculative "sci-fi science" with SFI researchers, discussing extraterrestrial civilizations, three-parent families, and the interplay between individuals and society. Delve into counterfactuals and their role in scientific research and sci-fi.
Andromeda Strain and the Meaning of Life - Part 8: Searching for Extraterrestrial Life
Explore astrobiology, life detection, and the origins of life with experts Jeremy England and David Krakauer in this thought-provoking discussion on extraterrestrial life and its implications for our understanding of existence.
Complex Conceptions of Time - Exploring Scientific and Literary Perspectives
Exploring time through physics, philosophy, and science fiction. Experts discuss metaphors, mathematical concepts, and narrative approaches to understanding time, challenging conventional perceptions and exploring its complexities.
What Makes the Past Different from the Future?
Explore the fundamental differences between past and future, examining scientific concepts and philosophical implications in this thought-provoking lecture on time's arrow.
Reproducible Data Science Over Data Lakes
Explore reproducible data science techniques for data lakes in this 12-minute conference talk by Ciro Greco, presented at DE4AI. Delve into the challenges of achieving reproducibility in Lakehouse architectures and discover recent advancements made at Ba…
Conversations in Anthropology
Explore diverse anthropological topics from war and peace to psychedelics and space aliens, gaining insights into human culture, evolution, and societal dynamics.
Preventing Natural Disasters Described in Science Fiction
Экологиялық дағдарысты шешу жолдары: білімді жетілдіру, тұтыну әдеттерін өзгерту және механика лық энергияны баламалы энергия көзіне айналдыру арқылы планетаны сақтап қалу.
La science fiction, au-delà du divertissement
Découvrez comment la science-fiction inspire le présent et prépare l'avenir. Olivier Parent explore l'impact de l'innovation et valorise ce genre comme source d'inspiration pour anticiper les défis de demain.
Ya Evrende Yalnızsak? - Uzaylı Yaşamın Olasılığı ve Etkileri
Bilim kurgu yazarı Tevfik Uyar, "Evrende yalnız mıyız?" sorusunu etkileyici bir bakış açısıyla ele alıyor. Uzaylıların varlığını sorgulayan bu konuşma, evrendeki yerimizi düşündürüyor.
Bizi Koltuklarımızda Tutan Şey Hikayedir - Hikayenin Gücü
İlhan Yılmaz, teknoloji girişimcisi ve Monster Notebook'un kurucusu, hikayelerin gücü ve başarılı bir marka oluşturmadaki rolü hakkında içgörüler paylaşıyor.
Le Multivers : De la Science-Fiction aux Prédictions Scientifiques
Explorez le concept du multivers, de ses origines en science-fiction à ses implications scientifiques actuelles, dans cette conférence captivante.
อยากเป็นคนที่เธอลืมไม่ลง - การสร้างความทรงจำที่ยั่งยืน
เรียนรู้วิธีสร้างความประทับใจที่ยั่งยืนและเป็นที่จดจำผ่านมุมมองของนักเขียนวัยรุ่นที่ประสบความสำเร็จ พร้อมค้นหาความหมายของการเป็นคนที่ "ลืมไม่ลง"