Infinite Beginnings? Time in Modern Cosmology π
Will Kinney and Brian Greene explore if advanced cosmological theories suggest time may have no beginning at the World Science Festival.

World Science Festival
143.1K views β’ Nov 1, 2024

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Will Kinney joins Brian Greene to explore whether leading-edge cosmological theories can avoid a beginning to time.
This program is part of the Big Ideas series, supported by the John Templeton Foundation.
Participant: Will Kinney
Moderator: Brian Greene
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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.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:58 - Participant Introduction
02:89 - The Case for Eternal Inflation
23:51 - Did the Cosmos Begin?
32:59 - The Future of the Beginning
37:23 - Credits
Infinite Beginnings? Time in Cutting Edge Cosmology
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCShHFwKyhcDo3g7hr4f1R8A
This program is part of the Big Ideas series, supported by the John Templeton Foundation.
Participant: Will Kinney
Moderator: Brian Greene
#briangreene #worldsciencefestival #bigbang #cosmology #multiverse
Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/worldsciencefestival?sub_confirmation=1
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: https://www.instagram.com/worldscifest/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@worldscifest
X(Twitter): https://twitter.com/worldscifest
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldsciencefestival
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-science-festival
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:58 - Participant Introduction
02:89 - The Case for Eternal Inflation
23:51 - Did the Cosmos Begin?
32:59 - The Future of the Beginning
37:23 - Credits
Infinite Beginnings? Time in Cutting Edge Cosmology
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCShHFwKyhcDo3g7hr4f1R8A
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Nov 1, 2024
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