Big Bang Theory: Gamow vs. Hoyle and the War to Understand the Nature of the Universe

In this episode John is joined by Professor of Physics at the University of the Sciences, Philadelphia, author and public intellectual Paul Halpern where they discuss Paul’s latest book:  Flashes of Creation. George Gamow, Fred Hoyle, AND THE GREAT BIG BANG DEBATE . This debate was central to our understanding of the shape and nature of the universe and an important milestone in the development of contemporary cosmology. Support the show: https://www.sageinternational.org.au/strategikon-merch/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The news today is often biased at the personal, organisational and structural levels, polarising our societies. The Focus is a program designed to cut through this bias to get at the heart of a topic. Join Host Dr. John Bruni and Producers Malcolm Hughes and Neil Smart as they examine the pressing issues of our time whether in Australia or overseas. In an interdependent, troubled and fast-moving world, knowing what questions to ask can lead us to understand and adapt to new and disruptive circumstances.