Professor Brian Cox meets: Jim Al-Khalili | University of Surrey

[@ericstorey1864]

I really like people like Jim and Brian for their abilities to talk about difficult science concepts, as a 70 year old retired blacksmith I possess the curiosity of a ten year old so I truly appreciate their efforts to educate people.

[@cyndyskorick9599]

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[@evonneashley7834]

Brian Cox has made me, a working class dunce interested in physics and science, and for that and all everyone else he has inspired he is a legend

[@ThePurza]

That's awesome. Jim Al-Khalil has done some really awesome docos too, this is a pretty epic duo

[@helenamcginty4920]

You might well be working class and badly educated, but the latter is often a problem with the system. But you cannot be a dunce if you find physics etc interesting. Loving finding out about stuff is. In my opinion, a sign of intelligence. People who wear a badge of ignorance with pride bemuse me. I am also working class but well educated, much if it from my parents and private reading as well as a few good teachers along the way. I am now old, have achieved no high social status but have met lots of interesting people on the various courses ive done over the years from night school basic archaeology to professional nursing, from night school silver smithing to a foundation degree in horticulture ....etc. now living in Spain and involved with a local language exchange group so have learned a lot about languages. Many of my friends over the years have been self educated as well. They are the people one enjoys spending time with.

[@aldunlop4622]

That’s fantastic to know. You should pursue your interest in science, start with working your way from high school science books. I’m 57 and enjoy spending my free time reading science books, it’s fascinating…

[@adrianmead7862]

I know I'm replying to this 2 years later but maybe you're not a dunce because if you can understand these things then that already shows you're smarter than you think

[@Sharperthanu1]

Believe me, anyone who is really a "dunce" never gets interested in physics.They often make a really good living that way.

[@Pincer88]

I've been watching quite a lot of professor Al-Khalili's popular lectures on KZbin and have been captivated ever since. Can't think of anyone conveying the fascination of the field as good as he does. I hope one day there will be a Nobel Prize for great teachers. He'd certainly be one of the first recipients.

[@mariamichael1807]

I’m 57 left school with no qualifications don’t understand physics (I’m not complaining as I haven’t done bad in life) but boy do I love listening to you two, you make it sound so simple. Thank you

[@aldunlop4622]

I’m 57 too, and I was very interested in science as a kid, I always wanted to know “why”, “how” etc. When I left school I studied Chemical Engineering for a year at University, but I didn’t like the career prospects (designing chemical factories basically) so switched to a general science degree and specialised in Biochemistry. I’ve always wanted to know how life began, what is the point of us etc. Unfortunately I grew up pretty poor so I had a motivation to do well financially, personal computers were on the rise and I could see there would be big money for experts. So I switched and got an entry level job as a Computer Programmer, which I was very successful at, ended up managing massive multi million dollar software projects. But I always wonder how things might have turned out if I’d followed my passion instead of money. In the last few years I’ve bought all the school and University textbooks and home taught myself. Can’t get a job doing it, but my point is science is not about having a job, it’s about satisfying the itch in my brain that wants to know how the universe works.

[@SimDeck]

Great stuff! Professor Jim Al-Khalili got me, a working class quarry worker into physics and more importantly quantum mechanics. I still have no idea what's going on but I know I love it passionately. I get glimpses of what it all means. My kids have picked up on my enthusiasm. So much so that my 9-year-old came back from our local library with a book about physics aimed at his age group and he can't put it down.

[@drew18ism]

Sim Deck very cool! Get em started early! Props

[@SaziSuber]

Brilliant. Hope your family has great things to cherish as the kids grow up with science.

[@kieranb7747]

If you think you get quantum mechanics ... you don't understand quantum mechanics

[@PS-Straya_M8]

9-10 yrs is a really important age for learning ... (industry vs inferiority) .... keep supporting your kids they will be so grateful later :)

[@lucys3482]

If you are in the UK, start a degree. Enroll with the Open Uni. I am 39, with a full time job and 2 kids and I am now finishing my 1st year of a physics degree from a university in London. We have one life and there are not enough physicists. It is never late to start. Join us in the dark (matter) side. :)

[@MrRubbish12345]

I’ve watched just about every documentary going with Professor Jim Al-Khalili and Professor Brian Cox and they are both brilliant. Can’t confess I know and understand everything they are talking about but it’s thought provoking and makes you go back and watch it again and again just to try and understand it that little bit more

[@susanf.7737]

Lordy118 I think the two professors would be delighted to hear this.

[@traceybyrne721]

Due diligence they are Schilling. No real science just emotional science.

[@RC-uo3ds]

Same feelings and experience here ...... specially I prefer to watch prof jim al khalili more

[@abdouahmedmbacke3034]

so far science unable to fathom the real nature of soul

[@lorrainechilson7664]

They actually are not brilliant, I see them as matrix characters. Dr. Jerry Tennant is brilliant and Adam McLeod, the amazing distance healer out of Canada.

[@paulhowe2916]

I just found Jim a few weeks ago, and i can’t seem to get enough of his work. I can watch him for hours, and never get bored!

[@fabiofeihong9007]

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[@DaytakTV]

Two immensely enjoyable physicists and inspiring public figures.

[@BillAnt]

When these two brilliant minds get together, it feels like air leaves the room and a black hole forms in between them. he-he Love watching and learning from these two... time not wasted.... or is it?! (just to throw some Micheal from Vsauce in there) ;D

[@ujwalgaming122]

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[@tzviwolf8366]

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[@sent4dc]

Starts at 2:31

[@Tasior27pl]

from 33:11 "Why shouldn't we be talking about new exo-planet that's been discovered or new particle that we're looking for, in the same way that public discourse talks about politics, sports, music..." Thanks, absolutely agree.

[@gaikwadshogun1]

Genuine people with amazing enthusiasm!

[@perrylewis]

Happy to say I was in the front row. It was a lovely talk. :)

[@juergenstiemerling8657]

Articulate, knowledgeable and enthusiastic personalities. Very attractive.

[@memyselfandi5833]

It's OK PEOPLE LIKE YOUR GOODSELVES are teaching US HUMANS THE TRUTH

[@06blueskyes]

Hands down the most fun talk I have seen, so far. They are truly inspired, as well as deep wells of wisdom. They are captivating, fun and informative. Their love for science, physics and the universe we live in really shines through, in how much they enjoy informing their audience. And they bring out the good in each other and seem to just want to ignore time and just keep on talking forever. :) That look in their eyes is just so real. I feel inspired :)

[@pingpong5000]

In this country for my 70 years of life, perhaps not noticed for the first 10 years there have been interesting scientists talking about their work/passions which was part of the original remits of television, to Educate and Entertain, many minds in this country of failing schools need to know the important questions about the universe in which we live. I thank both these guys and their universities for making it happen. Enjoyable to see them both chatting like this.

[@thestarsgoblue]

Absolutely wonderful. Haven’t seen anyone so relaxed since the hitch and Dawkins. So brilliant I think I got sunburn!

[@gregorypatriciaandjiyajais8819]

these fine individuals wish to share their knowledge and understanding of the mechanics of our universe with the many thank you

[@mostaza1464]

As much as I love Jim Al-Khalili as an inspiring professor and a noble scientist, I love his shoes! Great and highly informative interview. Thank you for sharing these series.

[@jeripruneda3293]

Two of my favorite Professors - thank you for sharing this on the Internet.

[@sarahmueller335]

It never matters where scientists come from. They all search for the truth in knowledge and are driven into the unknown.

[@CGMaat]

JIM IS SUCH A GREAT PERSON AND MASTER TEACHER.

[@thathandleistakentrythisone]

My 2 favorite scientists ❤❤❤ thank you for your work!!

[@cmacmenow]

Funny,inspiring and illuminating chat. So many questions,so many areas to explore.Quantum biology will throw up so many discoveries and we can't even imagine where it will lead us.Worth staying around for!

[@sayedaglover4913]

Thank you Jim, you are an everbright light to us imparting so much knowledge in layman’s terms. Your life scientific shows are the highlights of my week and eagerly await its return when it seasonally comes off! What a relief it is to catch up again…..all the best. Much love 👏🇬🇧🇲🇺

[@annepark6854]

We had a humanist ceremony for my husband who passed away 3years who at the age of 50 ,though it was a very Dad time the ceremony was brilliant, it was all about him! Unlike church ceremony and unfortunately I've been to many! My husband would have loved it,. Humanists are great and worth more attention maybe Bing it😘 to you both , I got interested in physics because of guys like you , Stephen Hawking,, Carl Sagen, and others at the age of 47 I'm now 51 and watch documentaries in my kitchen most of the day, I enjoy learning so much more now

[@RobBCactive]

I heard some good feedback from my ceremony for my Dad's funeral, also from church goers, because it was very unique and we tried to be realistic about him, with a touch of humour. Here, if the church is involved then they do the whole thing their way.

[@daftphil9706]

Brilliant! How do their brains fit in their heads? And humble too! Brilliant.

[@drmeredithnirui9852]

Amazingly engaging scientists! Hope for our younger generation to become more and more interested in science.

[@drmeredithnirui9852]

Love Brian!

[@fluentpiffle]

Far from 'Standing on the shoulders of giants', modern 'big bang' supporters are dancing on their graves.. "What we observe is not nature in itself but nature exposed to our method of questioning" (Werner Heisenberg) "For the time being we have to admit that we do not possess any general theoretical basis for physics which can be regarded as its logical foundation." (Einstein, 1940) "All these fifty years of conscious brooding have brought me no nearer to the answer to the question, 'What are light quanta?' Nowadays every Tom, Dick and Harry thinks he knows it, but he is mistaken. … I consider it quite possible that physics cannot be based on the field concept, i.e., on continuous structures. In that case, nothing remains of my entire castle in the air, gravitation theory included, [and of] the rest of modern physics." (Albert Einstein, 1954) "I don't like it, and I'm sorry I ever had anything to do with it." (Erwin Schrodinger talking about Quantum Physics) "Some things that satisfy the rules of algebra can be interesting to mathematicians even though they don't always represent a real situation." (Richard P. Feynman) "Mathematics has the completely false reputation of yielding infallible conclusions. Its infallibility is nothing but identity. Two times two is not four, but it is just two times two, and that is what we call four for short. But four is nothing new at all. And thus it goes on and on in its conclusions, except that in the higher formulas the identity fades out of sight." (Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe) "Today's scientists have substituted mathematics for experiments, and they wander off through equation after equation, and eventually build a structure which has no relation to reality." (Nikola Tesla) "I wish, my dear Kepler, that we could have a good laugh together at the extraordinary stupidity of the mob. What do you think of the foremost philosophers of this University? In spite of my oft-repeated efforts and invitations, they have refused, with the obstinacy of a glutted adder, to look at the planets or Moon or my telescope. ... In questions of science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning of a single individual." (Galileo Galilei, 1600) "We are to admit no more causes of natural things than such as are both true and sufficient to explain their appearances." (Sir Isaac Newton, Principia: The system of the world) "History abundantly shows that people's views of the universe are bound up with their views of themselves and of their society. The debate in cosmology has implications far beyond the realm of science, for it is a question of how truth is known. How these questions are answered will shape not only the history of science, but the history of humanity." (Eric Lerner, 1992)

[@coleenlane2312]

Thank goodness for scientists like Cox and al-Khalili who take the time to explain things to the general public. It is this public, after all, who pay for CERN, the space telescopes, the LIGO and all the other very expensive paraphernalia of scientific research. They need and want to be educated to the limits of their understanding and share in the wonder that you find the natural world. It is certainly important to stir the fires of imagination and curiosity in the next generation of physicists.

[@fluentpiffle]

Far from 'Standing on the shoulders of giants', modern 'big bang' supporters are dancing on their graves.. "What we observe is not nature in itself but nature exposed to our method of questioning" (Werner Heisenberg) "For the time being we have to admit that we do not possess any general theoretical basis for physics which can be regarded as its logical foundation." (Einstein, 1940) "All these fifty years of conscious brooding have brought me no nearer to the answer to the question, 'What are light quanta?' Nowadays every Tom, Dick and Harry thinks he knows it, but he is mistaken. … I consider it quite possible that physics cannot be based on the field concept, i.e., on continuous structures. In that case, nothing remains of my entire castle in the air, gravitation theory included, [and of] the rest of modern physics." (Albert Einstein, 1954) "I don't like it, and I'm sorry I ever had anything to do with it." (Erwin Schrodinger talking about Quantum Physics) "Some things that satisfy the rules of algebra can be interesting to mathematicians even though they don't always represent a real situation." (Richard P. Feynman) "Mathematics has the completely false reputation of yielding infallible conclusions. Its infallibility is nothing but identity. Two times two is not four, but it is just two times two, and that is what we call four for short. But four is nothing new at all. And thus it goes on and on in its conclusions, except that in the higher formulas the identity fades out of sight." (Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe) "Today's scientists have substituted mathematics for experiments, and they wander off through equation after equation, and eventually build a structure which has no relation to reality." (Nikola Tesla) "I wish, my dear Kepler, that we could have a good laugh together at the extraordinary stupidity of the mob. What do you think of the foremost philosophers of this University? In spite of my oft-repeated efforts and invitations, they have refused, with the obstinacy of a glutted adder, to look at the planets or Moon or my telescope. ... In questions of science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning of a single individual." (Galileo Galilei, 1600) "We are to admit no more causes of natural things than such as are both true and sufficient to explain their appearances." (Sir Isaac Newton, Principia: The system of the world) "History abundantly shows that people's views of the universe are bound up with their views of themselves and of their society. The debate in cosmology has implications far beyond the realm of science, for it is a question of how truth is known. How these questions are answered will shape not only the history of science, but the history of humanity." (Eric Lerner, 1992)

[@DAVEBLISS2007]

Two brilliant mind but more so they both communicate difficult subjects with great style.

[@maryjsum]

Brilliant in a narrow area. Short on common sense and empathy

[@anwynjehler6960]

@cops and govern ment are gangstalkers what school did u go to???!!! Don't think any more comments are necessary!!!

[@christopherlastname7638]

Jim is a great teacher I would love to meet him

[@XTheDentist]

Great talk, Jim speaks with such clarity & explains things very nicely. I also caught Brians brilliant remark about how he has been studying Newton, that Newton made the assumption that there is absolute time, which was later rendered false by relativity. But for Newton to have the insight to be careful enough to make sure to establish it first as an assumption is of course brilliant but also Brians recognition of that has really doubled my respect for Brian as a thinker.

[@shonnyNOR]

Delightful blokes, fascinating interview, and very interesting stuff. Great!

[@time4sanity]

Love watching these to chatting! They both just light up and the JOY of their work just shines. It's like watching a bit of Carl Sagan in their dialog.

[@SaziSuber]

Great interaction. Totally enjoyable as well as intriguing. Thank you for uploading this. Cheers!!!

[@seadog8807]

What a great interview / discussion between these 2 eminent scientists / science communicators, stunned I’ve not fallen across this before! Many thanks! 👍👍

[@dazecm]

Two of the UK's rather good science communicators in one place? Nice.

[@adamwhite4246]

This is the only way i can sleep. You guys just overload my brain. I can only understand glimpses but i3s fascinating. not to say u put me to sleep coz its boring, because its so super smart blows my mind haha cant stop watching both their talks on youtube every night almost #fanboy shoutout from malaysia! thx for the education just disovered humanism from this!!

[@veronicaalessandrello1022]

As Einstein once said: "Most of the fundamental ideas of science are essentially simple and may, as a rule, be expressed in a language comprehensible to everyone.“

[@Nautilus1972]

Another thing he was wrong about. Explain quantum jumps to your newsagent.

[@mjowsey]

@vladimir putin is andrei panin jfk is jimmy carter do you have access to professional help?

[@mjowsey]

Einstein was famously not a huge fan of quantum mechanics.

[@peaceandlove395]

@@Nautilus1972 I aint doing that again! I walked out with Men Only magazine.

[@gabcalvert5856]

I always would prefer an extrovert scientist than the opposite.Great insight of two heavy weights in phisics today.Bravo!

[@woody5109]

Been following Jim for years, he’s a brilliant communicator that forces one to engage the grey matter.

[@wallyinparadise6519]

Awesome scientists.

[@mikebellamy]

Prof BRIAN COX ON LIFE FALSIFIES THE BIG BANG 1. When speaking of the chance origin of life Prof Brian Cox said the following 2. _"All it takes is a system far from equilibrium with a flow of energy and a spark"_ 3. What he did not say was what he actually meant by _"far from equilibrium"_ 4. What he meant by "spark" is a random improbable event favouring a molecular replicator 5. But _"far from equilibrium"_ in thermodynamics means in a state of *ORDER* 6. That is from one state of *thermodynamic order* some energy may be directed to create more *order* 7. Directed energy in thermodynamics is called *work* but its creation is inefficient producing heat 8. Therefore the former state of order is always greater than the latter state of order it may create 9. That means the work which created the former state of order must have come from a higher state of order still 10. Such a regression must stop at an original state of maximum order consistent with a creation and the second law 11. The Big Bang creates a state of *HIGH DISORDER* as indicated by the smoothness of the CMBR (equilibrium) 12. The Big Bang is falsified as a violation of the second law of thermodynamics. Q.E.D.

[@jimbernard8964]

Solid gold from these two. Thanks!

[@euanmackintosh6298]

I have for some years now watched Prof Alkhalili's talks on BBC with great interest. He co-authored a book on the nucleus with my brother

[@igorflexus9493]

You don`t have to be a scientist to understand that science is essential.

[@fluentpiffle]

Far from 'Standing on the shoulders of giants', modern 'big bang' supporters are dancing on their graves.. "What we observe is not nature in itself but nature exposed to our method of questioning" (Werner Heisenberg) "For the time being we have to admit that we do not possess any general theoretical basis for physics which can be regarded as its logical foundation." (Einstein, 1940) "All these fifty years of conscious brooding have brought me no nearer to the answer to the question, 'What are light quanta?' Nowadays every Tom, Dick and Harry thinks he knows it, but he is mistaken. … I consider it quite possible that physics cannot be based on the field concept, i.e., on continuous structures. In that case, nothing remains of my entire castle in the air, gravitation theory included, [and of] the rest of modern physics." (Albert Einstein, 1954) "I don't like it, and I'm sorry I ever had anything to do with it." (Erwin Schrodinger talking about Quantum Physics) "Some things that satisfy the rules of algebra can be interesting to mathematicians even though they don't always represent a real situation." (Richard P. Feynman) "Mathematics has the completely false reputation of yielding infallible conclusions. Its infallibility is nothing but identity. Two times two is not four, but it is just two times two, and that is what we call four for short. But four is nothing new at all. And thus it goes on and on in its conclusions, except that in the higher formulas the identity fades out of sight." (Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe) "Today's scientists have substituted mathematics for experiments, and they wander off through equation after equation, and eventually build a structure which has no relation to reality." (Nikola Tesla) "I wish, my dear Kepler, that we could have a good laugh together at the extraordinary stupidity of the mob. What do you think of the foremost philosophers of this University? In spite of my oft-repeated efforts and invitations, they have refused, with the obstinacy of a glutted adder, to look at the planets or Moon or my telescope. ... In questions of science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning of a single individual." (Galileo Galilei, 1600) "We are to admit no more causes of natural things than such as are both true and sufficient to explain their appearances." (Sir Isaac Newton, Principia: The system of the world) "History abundantly shows that people's views of the universe are bound up with their views of themselves and of their society. The debate in cosmology has implications far beyond the realm of science, for it is a question of how truth is known. How these questions are answered will shape not only the history of science, but the history of humanity." (Eric Lerner, 1992)

[@kevincarpenter3428]

I'm fascinated by these learned people, I just wish I had the intelligence to understand fully what they are teaching. Jim is so interesting.

[@schmetterling4477]

It's not a matter of intelligence. It's a matter of five to eight years of full time study.

[@kevincarpenter3428]

@@schmetterling4477 I agree with you,I find from my own experience that I don't learn as quickly as some.ive tried for 5 years to learn to play guitar and I'm as good as some in my group that have been learning for a year.

[@schmetterling4477]

@@kevincarpenter3428 Learning a new skill becomes much harder at old age. The brain stops making the necessary new connections. I can still upgrade the things the I know well, like physics, but learning something completely new seems all but impossible.

[@PresentTrue852]

I like Jim & Brian....I've often seen them on documentary videos.

[@smartlearning6390]

The jim ill khalil video on quantum physics available on youtube is so good , it made me interested into science again after so many years

[@faisal4455357]

Listening these gentlemen is always pleasant experience

[@danievdw]

These two are brilliant together.

[@fluentpiffle]

Far from 'Standing on the shoulders of giants', modern 'big bang' supporters are dancing on their graves.. "What we observe is not nature in itself but nature exposed to our method of questioning" (Werner Heisenberg) "For the time being we have to admit that we do not possess any general theoretical basis for physics which can be regarded as its logical foundation." (Einstein, 1940) "All these fifty years of conscious brooding have brought me no nearer to the answer to the question, 'What are light quanta?' Nowadays every Tom, Dick and Harry thinks he knows it, but he is mistaken. … I consider it quite possible that physics cannot be based on the field concept, i.e., on continuous structures. In that case, nothing remains of my entire castle in the air, gravitation theory included, [and of] the rest of modern physics." (Albert Einstein, 1954) "I don't like it, and I'm sorry I ever had anything to do with it." (Erwin Schrodinger talking about Quantum Physics) "Some things that satisfy the rules of algebra can be interesting to mathematicians even though they don't always represent a real situation." (Richard P. Feynman) "Mathematics has the completely false reputation of yielding infallible conclusions. Its infallibility is nothing but identity. Two times two is not four, but it is just two times two, and that is what we call four for short. But four is nothing new at all. And thus it goes on and on in its conclusions, except that in the higher formulas the identity fades out of sight." (Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe) "Today's scientists have substituted mathematics for experiments, and they wander off through equation after equation, and eventually build a structure which has no relation to reality." (Nikola Tesla) "I wish, my dear Kepler, that we could have a good laugh together at the extraordinary stupidity of the mob. What do you think of the foremost philosophers of this University? In spite of my oft-repeated efforts and invitations, they have refused, with the obstinacy of a glutted adder, to look at the planets or Moon or my telescope. ... In questions of science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning of a single individual." (Galileo Galilei, 1600) "We are to admit no more causes of natural things than such as are both true and sufficient to explain their appearances." (Sir Isaac Newton, Principia: The system of the world) "History abundantly shows that people's views of the universe are bound up with their views of themselves and of their society. The debate in cosmology has implications far beyond the realm of science, for it is a question of how truth is known. How these questions are answered will shape not only the history of science, but the history of humanity." (Eric Lerner, 1992)

[@sanjabrodar4972]

Omg.. 💞.. THANK YOU!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!

[@Nautilus1972]

Jim makes the best programs. Go on the LEEDS!

[@ten5ionator]

Two of the most inspirational people on the planet ❤️

[@PetarNedic-ei4vb]

What about your mother , father ,family ?

[@chrisw7777]

I love science no matter who speaks about it, but this is a +

[@jbsentinel]

Best Q&A I've heard on any of these physics talks

[@DAVEBLISS2007]

They are both at STARMUS in Tenerife this week. Great stuff a must see for many people.

[@RobBCactive]

Having helped a language exchange partner write up her paper for publication, that thrill of knowing something new about the world was exactly what I felt sharing in the knowledge of an unpublished discovery, once I had checked I really understood it.

[@Nautilus1972]

Jim is the best. What he does is far more important than 99% of theoretical physicists.

[@caroljones5747]

Great to be privy to such a treat, thank you!! 👍😊

[@joannmay-anthony1076]

I love Ian Stewart. Geology is my favorite. I loved Carl Sagan. He was my hero in my late teens and there after. Cosmos was such an exciting show to me when i was young. Time Team!!!

[@grumpyoldman3907]

Who would have thought that Brian Cox would be so brilliant in reversed roles. Masterful!!

[@steveneltringham1478]

I have no physics background but love to try and expand my general knowledge. Something that resonated was the reference to coding. I intermittently resort to coding when the great body of other peoples' hard work doesn't provide me with a close fit for what I need. Just that. I have a small connection with these prodigiously brainy humans and that makes me very happy.

[@user-hz5sj3ps3k]

Yes new ways to discovery, geometry, amazing energy entities and energetic vibes, fascinating, theories, theorizing, making progress in recoil and attraction and yes the mystery. Great friendly talk thanks

[@time4sanity]

Too bad we can't have a "pandemic" of enthusiasm for science and joy of sharing!!! We need more of these guys!

[@fluentpiffle]

Far from 'Standing on the shoulders of giants', modern 'big bang' supporters are dancing on their graves.. "What we observe is not nature in itself but nature exposed to our method of questioning" (Werner Heisenberg) "For the time being we have to admit that we do not possess any general theoretical basis for physics which can be regarded as its logical foundation." (Einstein, 1940) "All these fifty years of conscious brooding have brought me no nearer to the answer to the question, 'What are light quanta?' Nowadays every Tom, Dick and Harry thinks he knows it, but he is mistaken. … I consider it quite possible that physics cannot be based on the field concept, i.e., on continuous structures. In that case, nothing remains of my entire castle in the air, gravitation theory included, [and of] the rest of modern physics." (Albert Einstein, 1954) "I don't like it, and I'm sorry I ever had anything to do with it." (Erwin Schrodinger talking about Quantum Physics) "Some things that satisfy the rules of algebra can be interesting to mathematicians even though they don't always represent a real situation." (Richard P. Feynman) "Mathematics has the completely false reputation of yielding infallible conclusions. Its infallibility is nothing but identity. Two times two is not four, but it is just two times two, and that is what we call four for short. But four is nothing new at all. And thus it goes on and on in its conclusions, except that in the higher formulas the identity fades out of sight." (Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe) "Today's scientists have substituted mathematics for experiments, and they wander off through equation after equation, and eventually build a structure which has no relation to reality." (Nikola Tesla) "I wish, my dear Kepler, that we could have a good laugh together at the extraordinary stupidity of the mob. What do you think of the foremost philosophers of this University? In spite of my oft-repeated efforts and invitations, they have refused, with the obstinacy of a glutted adder, to look at the planets or Moon or my telescope. ... In questions of science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning of a single individual." (Galileo Galilei, 1600) "We are to admit no more causes of natural things than such as are both true and sufficient to explain their appearances." (Sir Isaac Newton, Principia: The system of the world) "History abundantly shows that people's views of the universe are bound up with their views of themselves and of their society. The debate in cosmology has implications far beyond the realm of science, for it is a question of how truth is known. How these questions are answered will shape not only the history of science, but the history of humanity." (Eric Lerner, 1992)

[@sergeynovikov9424]

surely, physics of life, quantum biology or may be even in a more general approach cosmology of life has been recognised now as a leading edge of modern fundamental science=physics&maths. thank you professor Al-Khalili!)

[@PS-Straya_M8]

So glad that these people make science COOL not geeky for the younger generation :)

[@candelariarodriguezbento5966]

The are great. I can leasing all day I have the DVD from the two professor and the books the are great knowlege in each.

[@RPKGameVids]

This is really great stuff!

[@Kueytwo]

You can have confidence in Science. You can have faith in God. And because of the bell curve and freedom of belief you can actually be both. This is an option and no negative judgment or connotation to that opinion.

[@time4sanity]

Best line ... "atheism is a belief system in the same way not collecting stamps is a hobby". Thank you, Jim Al-Khalili!!! Made my day!

[@bommaritohawaii]

great talk / conversation guys

[@ibrahimegal7186]

Ilove professor Brian cox and Jim alkhalil Britain’s finest professors physics

[@davepoul8483]

love the both of them.....

[@sony5244]

Both are marvelous story teller and Supermen of Science.

[@fluentpiffle]

Far from 'Standing on the shoulders of giants', modern 'big bang' supporters are dancing on their graves.. "What we observe is not nature in itself but nature exposed to our method of questioning" (Werner Heisenberg) "For the time being we have to admit that we do not possess any general theoretical basis for physics which can be regarded as its logical foundation." (Einstein, 1940) "All these fifty years of conscious brooding have brought me no nearer to the answer to the question, 'What are light quanta?' Nowadays every Tom, Dick and Harry thinks he knows it, but he is mistaken. … I consider it quite possible that physics cannot be based on the field concept, i.e., on continuous structures. In that case, nothing remains of my entire castle in the air, gravitation theory included, [and of] the rest of modern physics." (Albert Einstein, 1954) "I don't like it, and I'm sorry I ever had anything to do with it." (Erwin Schrodinger talking about Quantum Physics) "Some things that satisfy the rules of algebra can be interesting to mathematicians even though they don't always represent a real situation." (Richard P. Feynman) "Mathematics has the completely false reputation of yielding infallible conclusions. Its infallibility is nothing but identity. Two times two is not four, but it is just two times two, and that is what we call four for short. But four is nothing new at all. And thus it goes on and on in its conclusions, except that in the higher formulas the identity fades out of sight." (Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe) "Today's scientists have substituted mathematics for experiments, and they wander off through equation after equation, and eventually build a structure which has no relation to reality." (Nikola Tesla) "I wish, my dear Kepler, that we could have a good laugh together at the extraordinary stupidity of the mob. What do you think of the foremost philosophers of this University? In spite of my oft-repeated efforts and invitations, they have refused, with the obstinacy of a glutted adder, to look at the planets or Moon or my telescope. ... In questions of science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning of a single individual." (Galileo Galilei, 1600) "We are to admit no more causes of natural things than such as are both true and sufficient to explain their appearances." (Sir Isaac Newton, Principia: The system of the world) "History abundantly shows that people's views of the universe are bound up with their views of themselves and of their society. The debate in cosmology has implications far beyond the realm of science, for it is a question of how truth is known. How these questions are answered will shape not only the history of science, but the history of humanity." (Eric Lerner, 1992)

[@mrmaksmart]

So interesting and warm.

[@sherlockholmeslives.1605]

29:53 - 30:13*, 1:00:25 - 1:00:57 and 1:03:38 - 1:04:07 *Carl Sagan and his Television Series 'Cosmos' ( 1980 ). Professor. Carl Edward Sagan ( 9 November, 1934 - 20 December, 1996 ). American Astronomer, Cosmologist, Astrophysicist, Astrobiologist, Author, Science Populariser, and Science Communicator in Astronomy and Other Natural Sciences.

[@luistovar8035]

Thank you!

[@sherlockholmeslives.1605]

@@luistovar8035 My pleasure!

[@crashfistfight8234]

And government speaker ❓👍🏻🍺😜🐾☯️👽👻💙🇬🇧

[@sherlockholmeslives.1605]

@@crashfistfight8234 WOW!

[@tariq1884]

thank you

[@helenamcginty4920]

First saw Jim Al Khalili years ago on Bbc tv talking about quantum physics. 1st time I had ever heard of such a thing as well despite being in my 30s. It was fascinating and have watched and listened to more and more science programmes since then. But am afraid that with my other interests I need more than 1 life to fit everything in.

[@schmetterling4477]

You need two years of physics to understand quantum mechanics mathematically. If you listened in high school to the explanations about momentum and angular momentum, then you are almost ready to understand it conceptually. Conceptually it's one of the easiest theories in physics.

[@fluentpiffle]

Far from 'Standing on the shoulders of giants', modern 'big bang' supporters are dancing on their graves.. "What we observe is not nature in itself but nature exposed to our method of questioning" (Werner Heisenberg) "For the time being we have to admit that we do not possess any general theoretical basis for physics which can be regarded as its logical foundation." (Einstein, 1940) "All these fifty years of conscious brooding have brought me no nearer to the answer to the question, 'What are light quanta?' Nowadays every Tom, Dick and Harry thinks he knows it, but he is mistaken. … I consider it quite possible that physics cannot be based on the field concept, i.e., on continuous structures. In that case, nothing remains of my entire castle in the air, gravitation theory included, [and of] the rest of modern physics." (Albert Einstein, 1954) "I don't like it, and I'm sorry I ever had anything to do with it." (Erwin Schrodinger talking about Quantum Physics) "Some things that satisfy the rules of algebra can be interesting to mathematicians even though they don't always represent a real situation." (Richard P. Feynman) "Mathematics has the completely false reputation of yielding infallible conclusions. Its infallibility is nothing but identity. Two times two is not four, but it is just two times two, and that is what we call four for short. But four is nothing new at all. And thus it goes on and on in its conclusions, except that in the higher formulas the identity fades out of sight." (Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe) "Today's scientists have substituted mathematics for experiments, and they wander off through equation after equation, and eventually build a structure which has no relation to reality." (Nikola Tesla) "I wish, my dear Kepler, that we could have a good laugh together at the extraordinary stupidity of the mob. What do you think of the foremost philosophers of this University? In spite of my oft-repeated efforts and invitations, they have refused, with the obstinacy of a glutted adder, to look at the planets or Moon or my telescope. ... In questions of science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning of a single individual." (Galileo Galilei, 1600) "We are to admit no more causes of natural things than such as are both true and sufficient to explain their appearances." (Sir Isaac Newton, Principia: The system of the world) "History abundantly shows that people's views of the universe are bound up with their views of themselves and of their society. The debate in cosmology has implications far beyond the realm of science, for it is a question of how truth is known. How these questions are answered will shape not only the history of science, but the history of humanity." (Eric Lerner, 1992)

[@schmetterling4477]

@@fluentpiffle Why are you telling us that you failed high school science class? ;-)

[@englishcountryliving448]

Beautiful. Like watching two great rock legends jamming together.

[@BillAnt]

When these two brilliant minds get together in a room, it feels like air leaves the room and a black hole forms in between them. he-he Love watching and learning from these two... time not wasted.... or is it?! (just to throw some Micheal from Vsauce in there) ;D

[@nsdtrchester]

38:40 Atheism is a belief system in the same way as not collecting stamps is a hobby. Keeping that one in my quiver. What an absorbing conversation!

[@gms77777]

great watch!

[@rickwyant]

There is a god about as much as there is a Spider-Man or superman, I wouldn't debate their existence

[@Keving3]

please go back in your hole

[@fatsamcastle]

+ALABASTER BOX go to a mirror. first search and you'll see an idiot

[@nossasenhoradoo871]

"There is a god about as much as there is a Spider-Man or superman, I wouldn't debate their existence." And you wrote that for what purpose? To show how "clever" you are? Superman exists, I have met him. Spiderman is trying to find his identity. God knows who he is (Psalm 46:10).

[@zatoichiable]

you can only deny what you can define.

[@Czr71tt]

Lucille Hino does it bother you when religions promote themselves- and doing a very long time with a huge success😉

[@talalansardeen2470]

Thanks 👍

[@williamdean4101]

Two bottles of expensive looking red wine. Now, that's CLASS.

[@crashfistfight8234]

Love all this ‼️but what are them bouquets of flowers about ❓👍🏻🍺😜🐾☯️👽👻💙🇬🇧

[@peejbob]

There are things we know and things we don't know. If we know what we do know and we know that we can't know what we don't know then we know there are known unknowns. Are known unknowns; (a) possible? (b) impossible? (c) a paradox?

[@michaelstone7546]

Research items now or in the future. Unknown unknowns may be impossible; we may know in the future.

[@btfofffice]

I understand that time is a integral part of calculation but if we removed time what would the calculations and our universe look like? Can we calcuate just now. Then maybe then Quantum Physics makes sense.

[@EmiraXX]

ah! a face to a radio 4 voice! nice! :)

[@jensbang5923]

Space exists without anything, it's it's own act. It neither exists or does not exist. It is everywhere without being anywhere...

[@myriaddsystems]

Good old Jim, Humanist and humanitarian

[@rastorastislav9446]

Thank you Gentlemens ...

[@Nautilus1972]

Baghdad was beautiful.

[@StinkyDonkeyFilms]

Ive been wondering who I can ask about this then saw you two here,and thought you must know..so here it is..it looks genuine to me?if it is should we not be jumping all over it and getting as far away from anything nuclear as fast as possible.if it is genuine would you think this is the answer?really interested in hearing your comments thankyou.

[@katehobbs2008]

Perhaps mention what you are talking about?

[@physicsouruniverse2798]

greatest physicists of present time

[@ketchup5344]

time doesnt exist but i know what you mean lol

[@eringobreathtiocfaidharla1446]

I go to bed listening to jim ,especially the electricity documentary

[@classyalien9722]

not related but I need to know where prof.Brian Cox got his jacket I fell in love

[@klaxoncow]

2:35 To skip the introduction.

[@modwaiala5907]

What's the difference between Nuclear physics and Nuclear chemistry?