What is the nature of the multiverse? Astrophysicist and author Janna Levin explores profound questions about cosmology, dark energy, and the mathematics underlying the universe in this wide-ranging conversation with Robert Lawrence Kuhn. From the possibility of infinite universes to the role of abstract math in shaping physical reality, we dive deep into the mysteries of existence.
Janna Levin is the Claire Tow Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Barnard College of Columbia University. She is also the Chair and Founding Director of the Science Studios at Pioneer Works. A Guggenheim Fellow, Levin has contributed to an understanding of black holes, the cosmology of extra dimensions, and gravitational waves in the shape of spacetime. She is the presenter of the NOVA feature Black Hole Apocalypse, aired on PBS—the first female presenter for NOVA in 35 years.
Levin’s latest book, “Black Hole Survival Guide”, is an evocative exploration of black holes, provoking us to imagine the visceral experience of a black hole encounter illustrated with original artwork. The book is available for purchase now: https://amzn.to/4cVzn9n
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