

The Humble Origins of the Big Bang Theory
May 15, 2024
Esteemed cosmologist Jean-Pierre Luminet discusses the real heroes behind the Big Bang Theory, including George Lemaitre, Alexander Friedmann, and George Gamow. He sheds light on the Big Bang model's robustness today and explores the unsung contributions and humility in cosmology, the life and work of a Soviet-American polymath, and the ongoing relevance of the Big Bang theory in exploring space and time.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Unsung Contributions and Humility in Cosmology
01:49 • 8min
Exploring the Life and Work of a Soviet-American Polymath in Cosmology and the Big Bang Theory
09:41 • 4min
The Evolution of the Big Bang Theory
14:09 • 10min
Exploring Space and Time: The Ongoing Relevance of the Big Bang Theory
23:58 • 2min