IDEAS in the Afternoon for April 2025
* Please note this schedule is subject to change.
Monday, April 7
SEVEN BRIEF LESSONS ON PHYSICS: CARLO ROVELLI
Think of some of the 20th Century science's most momentous developments — Einstein's theory of relativity, quantum physics, finding evidence of black holes. If you trace the chain of discoveries that led to these breakthroughs back far enough, you'll end up with the Italian astronomer, physicist and inventor, Galileo Galilei. Renowned Italian physicist Carlo Rovelli, author of best-selling books like Seven Brief Lessons on Physics, explains how Galileo's discoveries and insights revolutionized science and helped usher in modernity — and how we can still learn a lot from him today.
Monday, April 14
LOSING CHILDHOOD INNOCENCE
The idea that childhood should be a time of blissful ignorance about the adversities of life has a long history and a real impact on how we plan for and organize the lives of children. But what would happen if we swapped out the idea of innocence with the goal of justice? Could it be possible to better position childhood as a time of learning and growth but also truth and honesty?
Monday, April 21
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Monday, April 28
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