BIG BANG - A UWA Extension Event

[samvara]

Simon Singh, author of Fermat's Last Theorem and The Code Book, talks about his latest book, Big Bang, a history of cosmology. As well as explaining what the Big Bang theory actually is, Simon will recount how the theory emerged and tell the story of the brilliant and eccentric scientists who fought against the establishment idea of an eternal and unchanging cosmos. He will also look at the astronomical evidence in favour of a Big Bang moment of creation and discuss why today's cosmologists remain confident that the Big Bang theory is an accurate description of the origin and evolution of the universe. The lecture is likely to include Led Zeppelin, the teletubbies and an electrified gherkin.

ED: It did indeed include an electrified gerkhin - not quite enough to read by but should I ever run out of lightbulbs I know I'll be able to amuse myself by the light of a pickled cucumber on 240V.

Talk was very amusing and chatty, was hoping for more science content but it was pitched a little low.

Comments

[cricketk.livejournal.com]

Remind me that I have a couple of science history books to lend you.

[black-samvara.livejournal.com]

I nearly bought you a copy of Big Bang what with the excitement of signed copies and all but was put off by the distinct possibility that I'd heard the entire summary in one short lecture.