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Seeing Further: Searching for the Echoes of Creation

2023-10-13 Science & Technology
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Nobel Laureate John Mather joins Brian Greene for an in-depth discussion of evidence establishing the big bang as well as recent observations of the James Webb Space Telescope raising questions for this very theory of cosmic creation. Mather delivered this year's "On the Shoulders of Giants" address, honoring the generations of groundbreaking scientists furthering Newton's observation that “If I have seen a little further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” With this discussion, the World Science Festival invites audiences to stand on the shoulders of a modern-day giant, John Mather. This program is part of the Big Ideas Series, made possible with support from the John Templeton Foundation. Participant: John Mather Moderator: Brian Greene WSF Landing Page Link: https://www.worldsciencefestival.com/programs/standing-on-the-shoulders-of-giants/ - SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel and "ring the bell" for all the latest videos from WSF - VISIT our Website: http://www.worldsciencefestival.com - LIKE us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldsciencefestival - FOLLOW us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorldSciFest #worldsciencefestival #briangreene #nobelprize #jwst #johnmather

Top Comments (10)

@geoffm13 2023-10-13

I’m a 65yr old man who had a stroke 2 yrs ago and has been diagnosed with Vascular dementia. Although I have never had any science education as such, I am totally addicted to this channel. The WSF is an amazing help to my recovery, by educating and explaining these topics in an a way that communicates the principles in a brilliant easy to understand way. Kudos to Brian Greene and the team 👏👏

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@SuperBongface 2023-10-13

WSF forever!!! ... EVERY JWST image to me is worth the entire cost of the project! Absolutely extraordinary! One of the most incredible machines humanity has ever constructed! Thank you John Mather sir and thank you Brian Greene!!!

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@spindoctor6385 2023-10-13

Awesome guest. It is becoming rarer and rarer for people to actually listen to questions and directly answer them. So many use any question as an excuse to just start talking about what they want. As usual Green asks the right questions to get answers that intend to fill the gaps between what a knowledgeable audience know and what is realistically understandable.

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@julieannplatt2305 2023-10-18

John Mather is one of the best science communicators I've heard. I could not find many videos on YouTube that he has done but he sure is a treasure!

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@tattoomas 2023-10-13

love all my science loving Sistas and Bro´s 😍 greetings from Germany 😘

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@Daniel_ElegantUniverse 2023-10-13

I’m looking forward to watching the talk amongst Edward Witten, David Gross, and Andrew Strominger. I attended live, looking very much forward to seeing it again.

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@GeraldineLove-d1f 2023-10-21

All that was missing was a pint of cosmic beer for each of them. Such a relaxed conversation with a mound of interesting information. Both asking questions, both answering questions, just like friends. Great conversation Brian and John, keep up the great work.

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@grahamgillard3722 2023-10-14

Wow! I’ve watched two presentations now, and there hasn’t been a word of politics or propaganda!

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@matthewweflen 2023-12-16

What a wonderfully humble, friendly, and clear example of a scientist. Terrific interview.

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@Laggie74 2023-10-16

The "Just Do It" generation. Thank you Sir, and all the people involved in getting this done.

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