Space, Time and Consciousness - HD video: Recent Episodes
The Open University
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.
Professor Russell Stannard asks how can we ever understand the relationship between consciousness and the physical brain.
Transcript -- Professor Russell Stannard asks how can we ever understand the relationship between consciousness and the physical brain.
All day long we have to make choices. Professor Russell Stannard asks if were really free to choose.
Transcript -- All day long we have to make choices. Professor Russell Stannard asks if were really free to choose.
Professor Russell Stannard explores what kind of universe we live in and what caused the Big Bang.
Transcript -- Professor Russell Stannard explores what kind of universe we live in and what caused the Big Bang.
Is there intelligent life out there? Professor Russell Stannard examines various possibilities, and our chances of ever finding out about them.
Transcript -- Is there intelligent life out there? Professor Russell Stannard examines various possibilities, and our chances of ever finding out about them.
Professor Russell Stannard investigates what is beyond the observable universe and explores claims that the universe might close back on itself.
Transcript -- Professor Russell Stannard investigates what is beyond the observable universe and explores claims that the universe might close back on itself.
Professor Russell Stannard explains why the word space so-called empty space isn't simply another name for nothing.
Transcript -- Professor Russell Stannard explains why the word space so-called empty space isn't simply another name for nothing.
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.
Transcript -- 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.
Professor Russell Stannard explores the nature of matter and how complete our understanding of matter can be.
Transcript -- Professor Russell Stannard explores the nature of matter and how complete our understanding of matter can be.
Professor Russell Stannard looks at the Wave/Particle Paradox and Neils Bohrs solution to it.
Transcript -- Professor Russell Stannard looks at the Wave/Particle Paradox and Neils Bohrs solution to it.
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.
Transcript -- 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.