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Displaying all lectures given by: Lee Smolin


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The quantization of unimodular gravity and the cosmological constant problem
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: TBA
Date: 27/05/2009 - 4:30 pm

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On the reality of time and the evolution of laws
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: There are a number of arguments in the philosophical, physical and cosmological literatures for the thesis that time is not fundamental to the description of nature. According to this view, time should be only an approximate notion which emerges from a more fundamental, timeless description only in ... read more
Date: 02/10/2008 - 11:45 am

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Science as an ethical community
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: I develop the idea that science works because scientists form communities defined by a set of ethical principles which, even if imperfectly applied, tend to lead to progress in our understanding of nature. While these communities have long been international, the combination of the internet with che... read more
Date: 10/09/2008 - 3:30 pm

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How to Make Testable Multiverse Theories
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract:
Date: 04/09/2008 - 2:00 pm

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How to test mutiverse theories
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract:
Date: 15/07/2008 - 3:20 pm

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Quantum Gravity and the Quest for Unification
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: Arguably, the most important issue in physics today is trying to unify the twin pillars of modern physics, quantum theory and general relativity, into a single theory known as quantum gravity. This introductory presentation will discuss various aspects of quantum gravity.
Date: 15/07/2008 - 1:30 am
Collection: EinsteinPlus 2008

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Lecture 12B
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: The Problem of Time in Quantum Gravity and Cosmology
Date: 02/04/2008 - 8:00 pm

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Lecture 12
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: The Problem of Time in Quantum Gravity and Cosmology
Date: 02/04/2008 - 7:00 pm

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Lecture 11B
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: The Problem of Time in Quantum Gravity and Cosmology
Date: 26/03/2008 - 8:00 pm

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Lecture 11
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: The Problem of Time in Quantum Gravity and Cosmology
Date: 26/03/2008 - 7:00 pm

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Lecture 10
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: The Problem of Time in Quantum Gravity and Cosmology
Date: 19/03/2008 - 7:00 pm

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Lecture 9B
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: The Problem of Time in Quantum Gravity and Cosmology
Date: 12/03/2008 - 8:00 pm

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Lecture 9
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: The Problem of Time in Quantum Gravity and Cosmology
Date: 12/03/2008 - 7:00 pm

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Lecture 8B
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: The Problem of Time in Quantum Gravity and Cosmology
Date: 05/03/2008 - 8:00 pm

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Lecture 8
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: The Problem of Time in Quantum Gravity and Cosmology
Date: 05/03/2008 - 7:00 pm

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Lecture 7B
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: The Problem of Time in Quantum Gravity and Cosmology
Date: 27/02/2008 - 8:00 pm

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Lecture 7
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: The Problem of Time in Quantum Gravity and Cosmology
Date: 27/02/2008 - 7:00 pm

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Lecture 6D
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: The Problem of Time in Quantum Gravity and Cosmology
Date: 20/02/2008 - 8:00 pm

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Lecture 6C
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: The Problem of Time in Quantum Gravity and Cosmology
Date: 20/02/2008 - 7:00 pm

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Lecture 6B
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: The Problem of Time in Quantum Gravity and Cosmology
Date: 13/02/2008 - 8:00 pm

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Lecture 6
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: The Problem of Time in Quantum Gravity and Cosmology
Date: 13/02/2008 - 7:00 pm

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Lecture 5B
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: The Problem of Time in Quantum Gravity and Cosmology
Date: 06/02/2008 - 8:00 pm

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Lecture 5
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: The Problem of Time in Quantum Gravity and Cosmology
Date: 06/02/2008 - 7:00 pm

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Lecture 4
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: The Problem of Time in Quantum Gravity and Cosmology
Date: 30/01/2008 - 7:00 pm

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Lecture 3B
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: The Problem of Time in Quantum Gravity and Cosmology
Date: 23/01/2008 - 8:00 pm

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Lecture 3
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: The Problem of Time in Quantum Gravity and Cosmology
Date: 23/01/2008 - 7:00 pm

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Lecture 2B
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: The Problem of Time in Quantum Gravity and Cosmology
Date: 16/01/2008 - 8:00 pm

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Lecture 2A
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: The Problem of Time in Quantum Gravity and Cosmology
Date: 16/01/2008 - 7:00 pm

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Lecture 1
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: The Problem of Time in Quantum Gravity and Cosmology
Date: 09/01/2008 - 7:00 pm

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Quantum foundations in the light of quantum gravity (Part 1B)
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract:
Date: 31/08/2007 - 4:30 pm

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Quantum foundations in the light of quantum gravity (Part 1A)
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract:
Date: 31/08/2007 - 3:15 pm

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The Nature of Space and Time
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: An autobiographical story of how Prof. Lee Smolin got interested in theoretical physics, followed by a broad and deep introduction to what Einstein did.
Date: 01/08/2007 - 1:00 pm
Collection: ISSYP 2007

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The Nature of Space and Time
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: An autobiographical story of how Prof. Lee Smolin got interested in theoretical physics, followed by a broad and deep introduction to what Einstein did.
Date: 01/08/2007 - 1:00 pm
Collection: ISSYP Virtual

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Could quantum mechanics be an approximation to another, cosmological, theory?
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: We consider the hypothesis that quantum mechanics is an approximation to another, cosmological theory, accurate only for the description of subsystems of the universe. Quantum theory is then to be derived from the cosmological theory by averaging over variables which are not internal to the subsyste... read more
Date: 11/10/2006 - 2:00 am
Series: Colloquium

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Black hole evaporation and information
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract:
Date: 05/09/2006 - 6:00 pm

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Insights from background independent approaches to quantum gravity
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract:
Date: 05/09/2006 - 4:00 pm

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Dark Matter - ISSYP Keynote Presentation
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract:
Date: 09/08/2006 - 10:40 am
Collection: ISSYP 2006

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Dark Matter with Lee Smolin
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: A personal reflection on why Prof. Smolin became a scientist, and what life as a scientist is like, followed by an introduction to the mystery of dark matter.
Date: 09/08/2006 - 10:40 am
Collection: ISSYP Virtual

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Keynote Presentation
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract:
Date: 27/07/2006 - 10:40 am

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Bistro Banter
Abstract:
Date: 19/07/2006 - 7:30 pm

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Introduction to quantum gravity - Part 25
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: This is an introduction to background independent quantum theories of gravity, with a focus on loop quantum gravity and related approaches. Basic texts: -Quantum Gravity, by Carlo Rovelli, Cambridge University Press 2005 -Quantum gravityy with a positive cosmological constant, Lee Smolin, ... read more
Date: 12/04/2006 - 8:00 pm

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Introduction to quantum gravity - Part 24
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: This is an introduction to background independent quantum theories of gravity, with a focus on loop quantum gravity and related approaches. Basic texts: -Quantum Gravity, by Carlo Rovelli, Cambridge University Press 2005 -Quantum gravityy with a positive cosmological constant, Lee Smolin, ... read more
Date: 12/04/2006 - 6:30 pm

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Introduction to quantum gravity - Part 18
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: This is an introduction to background independent quantum theories of gravity, with a focus on loop quantum gravity and related approaches. Basic texts: -Quantum Gravity, by Carlo Rovelli, Cambridge University Press 2005 -Quantum gravityy with a positive cosmological constant, Lee Smolin, ... read more
Date: 22/03/2006 - 8:00 pm

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Introduction to quantum gravity - Part 17
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: This is an introduction to background independent quantum theories of gravity, with a focus on loop quantum gravity and related approaches. Basic texts: -Quantum Gravity, by Carlo Rovelli, Cambridge University Press 2005 -Quantum gravityy with a positive cosmological constant, Lee Smolin, ... read more
Date: 22/03/2006 - 6:30 pm

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Introduction to quantum gravity - Part 16
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: This is an introduction to background independent quantum theories of gravity, with a focus on loop quantum gravity and related approaches. Basic texts: -Quantum Gravity, by Carlo Rovelli, Cambridge University Press 2005 -Quantum gravityy with a positive cosmological constant, Lee Smolin, ... read more
Date: 15/03/2006 - 8:00 pm

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Introduction to quantum gravity - Part 15
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: This is an introduction to background independent quantum theories of gravity, with a focus on loop quantum gravity and related approaches. Basic texts: -Quantum Gravity, by Carlo Rovelli, Cambridge University Press 2005 -Quantum gravityy with a positive cosmological constant, Lee Smolin, ... read more
Date: 15/03/2006 - 6:30 pm

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Introduction to quantum gravity - Part 14
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: This is an introduction to background independent quantum theories of gravity, with a focus on loop quantum gravity and related approaches. Basic texts: -Quantum Gravity, by Carlo Rovelli, Cambridge University Press 2005 -Quantum gravityy with a positive cosmological constant, Lee Smolin, ... read more
Date: 08/03/2006 - 8:00 pm

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Introduction to quantum gravity - Part 13
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: This is an introduction to background independent quantum theories of gravity, with a focus on loop quantum gravity and related approaches. Basic texts: -Quantum Gravity, by Carlo Rovelli, Cambridge University Press 2005 -Quantum gravityy with a positive cosmological constant, Lee Smolin, ... read more
Date: 08/03/2006 - 6:30 pm

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Introduction to quantum gravity - Part 12
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: This is an introduction to background independent quantum theories of gravity, with a focus on loop quantum gravity and related approaches. Basic texts: -Quantum Gravity, by Carlo Rovelli, Cambridge University Press 2005 -Quantum gravityy with a positive cosmological constant, Lee Smolin, ... read more
Date: 28/02/2006 - 8:00 pm

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Introduction to quantum gravity - Part 11
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: This is an introduction to background independent quantum theories of gravity, with a focus on loop quantum gravity and related approaches. Basic texts: -Quantum Gravity, by Carlo Rovelli, Cambridge University Press 2005 -Quantum gravityy with a positive cosmological constant, Lee Smolin, ... read more
Date: 28/02/2006 - 6:30 pm

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Introduction to quantum gravity - Part 10
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: This is an introduction to background independent quantum theories of gravity, with a focus on loop quantum gravity and related approaches. Basic texts: -Quantum Gravity, by Carlo Rovelli, Cambridge University Press 2005 -Quantum gravityy with a positive cosmological constant, Lee Smolin, ... read more
Date: 15/02/2006 - 8:00 pm

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Introduction to quantum gravity - Part 9
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: This is an introduction to background independent quantum theories of gravity, with a focus on loop quantum gravity and related approaches. Basic texts: -Quantum Gravity, by Carlo Rovelli, Cambridge University Press 2005 -Quantum gravityy with a positive cosmological constant, Lee Smolin, ... read more
Date: 15/02/2006 - 6:30 pm

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Introduction to quantum gravity - Part 8
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: This is an introduction to background independent quantum theories of gravity, with a focus on loop quantum gravity and related approaches. Basic texts: -Quantum Gravity, by Carlo Rovelli, Cambridge University Press 2005 -Quantum gravityy with a positive cosmological constant, Lee Smolin, ... read more
Date: 08/02/2006 - 8:00 pm

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Introduction to quantum gravity - Part 7
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: This is an introduction to background independent quantum theories of gravity, with a focus on loop quantum gravity and related approaches. Basic texts: -Quantum Gravity, by Carlo Rovelli, Cambridge University Press 2005 -Quantum gravityy with a positive cosmological constant, Lee Smolin, ... read more
Date: 08/02/2006 - 6:30 pm

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Introduction to quantum gravity - Part 6
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: This is an introduction to background independent quantum theories of gravity, with a focus on loop quantum gravity and related approaches. Basic texts: -Quantum Gravity, by Carlo Rovelli, Cambridge University Press 2005 -Quantum gravityy with a positive cosmological constant, Lee Smolin, ... read more
Date: 01/02/2006 - 8:00 pm

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Introduction to quantum gravity - Part 5
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: This is an introduction to background independent quantum theories of gravity, with a focus on loop quantum gravity and related approaches. Basic texts: -Quantum Gravity, by Carlo Rovelli, Cambridge University Press 2005 -Quantum gravityy with a positive cosmological constant, Lee Smolin, ... read more
Date: 01/02/2006 - 6:30 pm

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Introduction to quantum gravity - Part 4
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: This is an introduction to background independent quantum theories of gravity, with a focus on loop quantum gravity and related approaches. Basic texts: -Quantum Gravity, by Carlo Rovelli, Cambridge University Press 2005 -Quantum gravityy with a positive cosmological constant, Lee Smolin, ... read more
Date: 26/01/2006 - 8:10 pm

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Introduction to quantum gravity - Part 3
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: This is an introduction to background independent quantum theories of gravity, with a focus on loop quantum gravity and related approaches. Basic texts: -Quantum Gravity, by Carlo Rovelli, Cambridge University Press 2005 -Quantum gravityy with a positive cosmological constant, Lee Smolin, ... read more
Date: 26/01/2006 - 6:30 pm

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Introduction to quantum gravity - Part 2
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: This is an introduction to background independent quantum theories of gravity, with a focus on loop quantum gravity and related approaches. Basic texts: -Quantum Gravity, by Carlo Rovelli, Cambridge University Press 2005 -Quantum gravityy with a positive cosmological constant, Lee Smolin, ... read more
Date: 18/01/2006 - 8:10 pm

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Introduction to quantum gravity
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: This is an introduction to background independent quantum theories of gravity, with a focus on loop quantum gravity and related approaches. Basic texts: -Quantum Gravity, by Carlo Rovelli, Cambridge University Press 2005 -Quantum gravityy with a positive cosmological constant, Lee Smolin, ... read more
Date: 18/01/2006 - 6:30 pm

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Einstein - Relativity and Beyond
Abstract: Einstein’s profound ideas about relativity and the quantum have provided generations of people with some of the most thought-provoking concepts ever proposed about the wonders and mysteries of our universe. This lively panel discussion will examine Einstein’s enormous contributions to our understa... read more
Date: 12/08/2005 - 12:35 pm

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Keynote Address: Relationalism in Physics and Cosmology
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: I explain what physicists mean when they say that space and time may be relational and discuss the extent to which different of the contemporary attempts at quantum gravity satisfy this criteria. I then discuss how the current debates between advocates of background dependent and background inde... read more
Date: 03/03/2005 - 4:00 pm

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Physics From Loop Quantum Gravity
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract:
Date: 31/10/2004 - 5:20 pm

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Nature of Science (2)
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract:
Date: 25/08/2004 - 10:45 am
Collection: ISSYP 2004

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Nature of Science (2)
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: A personal reflection on some fascinating scientific questions that worry Prof. Smolin.
Date: 25/08/2004 - 10:45 am
Collection: ISSYP Virtual

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Nature of Science
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract:
Date: 25/08/2004 - 9:00 am
Collection: ISSYP 2004

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Nature of Science
Speaker(s): Lee Smolin
Abstract: A personal reflection on some fascinating scientific questions that worry Prof. Smolin.
Date: 25/08/2004 - 9:00 am
Collection: ISSYP Virtual
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