Intelligence Squared

The Joy of Science, with Jim Al-Khalili

Jun 3, 2022

Join the insightful Jim Al-Khalili, a theoretical physicist and popular science communicator, as he explores the intersection of science and everyday life. He discusses Plato's allegory of the cave, emphasizing the journey from ignorance to knowledge. The conversation delves into the challenges of misinformation in the digital age and the importance of scientific literacy. Al-Khalili shares his experiences bridging science with personal beliefs and highlights the enriching joy that scientific discovery brings to understanding our universe.

43:55

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Jim Al-Khalili

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Unveiling Reality: Plato's Allegory of the Cave

3min

Bridging Science and Belief

15min

The Complexity of Truth in the Digital Age

6min

From Geocentrism to Heliocentrism: Understanding Complexity

13min

Celebrating the Spirituality in Science

3min

Professor Jim Al-Khalili is the physicist who makes science look easy. He’s the author of several books, the latest of which is The Joy of Science, which offers eight core scientific principles that can be applied to everyday life. As a broadcaster Jim is perhaps best known as the voice of BBC Radio 4’s The Life Scientific and he holds the position of Distinguished Chair in physics and University Chair in public engagement at the University of Surrey. Our host for this discussion is Media Editor for The Sunday Times, Rosamund Urwin.

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