S2007 E1 • Lee Smolin - Theoretical Physicist

How did the universe come to be? Are there laws of physics which explain everything from the smallest particles to black holes? Theoretical physicist Lee Smolin is hoping that a hugely expensive experiment in particle physics to be conducted in a tunnel under a Swiss mountain may answer these questions. In his new book "The Trouble with Physics" he argues that scientists have been misled by a damaging dogma, so-called "string theory". Stephen Sackur asks him if that isn't the answer, what is?

Première diffusion : 30 novembre 2006

S2007 E2 • Richard Dawkins - Evolutionary Geneticist

Professor Richard Dawkins is a scientist who has set out to debunk the world's monotheistic religions. Stephen Sackur asks him if his brand of atheism is any less fundamentalist and faith-based than the religions it seeks to replace.

Première diffusion : 25 décembre 2007