Showing posts with label quantum spooks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label quantum spooks. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Quantum spooks in the Philosopher's Zone

"Does physics offer us a fuzzy picture of a clear reality or a clear picture of a fuzzy reality? In 1947, Albert Einstein told Max Born - a great physicist and the grandfather of Olivia Newton-John - that he couldn't accept quantum theory because it involved 'spooky actions at a distance.' But does having quantum theory without the spooks mean believing in time travel? Huw Price, philosopher and physicist, helps us boldly go." ABC Radio National, 1:35pm, Saturday 2 May. Details here.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Quantum Spooks at the Australian Museum

I'll be talking about 'Einstein and the Quantum Spooks', in the Australian Museum's Night Talk series next week – Thursday 2 April, 6:30 for 7pm. Details and online ticket purchase are available here. Tickets are $20 for Australian Museum members, $30 for non-members, and pre-booking is essential.