Infinite Worlds: A Journey through Parallel Universes | World Science Festival

The multiverse hypothesis, suggesting that our universe is but one of perhaps infinitely many, speaks to the very nature of reality. Join physicist Brian Greene, cosmologists Alan Guth and Andrei Linde, and philosopher Nick Bostrom as they discuss and debate this controversial implication of forefront research and explore its potential for redefining the cosmic order. Moderated by Robert Krulwich and featuring an original musical interlude, inspired by parallel worlds, by DJ Spooky. This program is part of the Big Ideas Series, made possible with support from the John Templeton Foundation. Original Program Date: June 13, 2009 MODERATOR: Robert Krulwich PARTICIPANTS: Alan Guth, Brian Greene, Andrei Linde, Paul D. Miller, Nick Bostrom Introduction with Brian Greene 00:00 Musical interlude 25:15 Participant Introductions 33:49 How do we know there was a Big Bang 35:50 How do we get from a single universe to a multiverse. 47:14 Is the universe expanding and how fast? 01:00:25 What does six dimensional space look like? 01:08:00 How do we know there is a multiverse? 01:13:48 Bryce DeWitt on the multiverse concept 01:24:40 What if we assume the universe is the simulation hypothesis? 01:37:14 This program is part of The Big Idea Series, made possible with support from the John Templeton Foundation. Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/worldsciencef... ABOUT WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL: The World Science Festival (WSF) is a multimedia organization bringing the most transformative ideas in science to global audiences. Through long- and short-form videos spanning physics, cosmology, quantum mechanics, biology, neuroscience, consciousness, medicine, space exploration, the dilemma of free will, artificial intelligence, engineering, robotics, and beyond. WSF gathers world-renowned scientists, artists, and thinkers for dynamic discussions, debates, lectures, performances, films, and immersive live experiences. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in New York City, the World Science Festival is a production of the World Science Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to cultivate a public informed by science, inspired by its wonder, convinced of its value, and prepared to engage with its implications for the future. With live events reaching millions worldwide and hundreds of millions of digital views, WSF continues to expand its global impact through festivals, educational initiatives like World Science U, and digital content that explores the near and far future of our world. FOLLOW WORLD SCIENCE FESTIVAL: Website: https://worldsciencefestival.com/ Instagram:   / worldscifest   TikTok:   / worldscifest   X(Twitter):   / worldscifest   Facebook:   / worldsciencefestival   LinkedIn:   / world-science-festival   Infinite Worlds: A Journey through Parallel Universes    / @worldsciencefestival