Videos — April 13, 2011

Evolution Created Free Will

For billions of years on this planet, there was life but no free will. The difference is not in physics—which has remained the same—but is ultimately in biology, specifically evolutionary biology.

Can quantum science supercharge genetics?

Are physicists about to decode a mysterious field of science that could have huge implications for your health?

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Jim Al-Khalili

The Well

A mind-blowing explanation of symmetry

Basic and breath-taking – Dr. Frank Wilczek addresses symmetry’s critical role in nature’s laws and what we consider to be beautiful.

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Frank Wilczek

How ‘flow state’ can heal trauma

Experiences that put you in a state of flow are shown to override PTSD and heartbreak.

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with

Steven Kotler

The #1 thing college students want

Former Harvard professor and best-selling author Todd Rose explains the problem with prestigious colleges and how the future of higher ed could be bright.

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4 min

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Todd Rose

The Well

How Einstein changed time forever

Is this video four minutes long? Not necessarily.

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4 min

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with

Jim Al-Khalili

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Why Quantum Physics Ends the Free Will Debate

Einstein believed that free will was just an illusion, and that awareness of this lack kept him from taking himself and others too seriously. But Einstein was plain wrong, says Dr. Kaku.