Fantastic Numbers: the key to unlocking such mind-bending phenomena as black holes

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THURSDAY 23 JUNE 2022 | 6-7pm BST | 1-2pm EDT | ON-DEMAND   In this talk, leading theoretical physicist and YouTube star Tony Padilla will take us on an irreverent cosmic tour of the most extraordinary numbers in physics, using them to build a picture of how the universe works. These include Graham's number, so large that if you thought about it in the wrong way, your head would collapse into a black hole; a googolplex and the vast googolplician universe that contains your doppelganger; and 10^{-120}, measuring the desperately unlikely balance of energy that the universe, and you, need to exist. Padilla demonstrates how these numbers – from the brazenly big to the suspiciously small - are the key to unlocking such mind-bending phenomena as black holes, the holographic truth and the problem of the cosmological constant. Combining cutting-edge science with an entertaining cosmic quest, Tony will present an electrifying, head-twisting guide to the most fundamental truths of the universe. FIND OUT MORE & REGISTER NOW SAVE 33% ON A BIG THINKERS SERIES TICKET The Big Thinkers series features eight online talks throughout the year from world-class science speakers and experts. Save 33% off the standard ticket price by purchasing a subscription to all 8 online talks to hear from the finest minds in science. Talks in this series include:  FIND OUT MORE & REGISTER NOW The origin of the universe with Will Kinney, Professor of Physics Thursday 14 July 2022 | 6-7pm BST | 1-2pm EDT & on-demand  Space, time and motion with Sean Carroll, Research Professor of Physics Thursday 20 October 2022  | 6-7pm BST | 1 -2 pm EDT & on-demand  Memory, the brain and who we are with Veronica O'Keane, Professor of Psychiatry Thursday 10 November 2022 | 6-7pm BST | 1-2pm EDT & on-demand A brief history of timekeeping with Chad Orzel, Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy Available on-demand Reality+: From the matrix to the metaverse with David Chalmers, Professor of Philosophy Available on-demand What we don't know about gravity? with Claudia de Rham, Professor of Physics,  Available on-demand ALL ONLINE EVENT TICKETS INCLUDE: Live lecture lasting 60 minutes including speaker Q&A  On-demand access to a recording of the talk and Q&A for 12 months Bonus New Scientist content articles and video content relevant to the talk topic FIND OUT MORE & REGISTER NOW Facebook Twitter Instagram This email has been sent to submitpostforlive@gmail.com UNSUBSCRIBE from the New Scientist Events emails   MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT to select which emails you receive PRIVACY POLICY CONTACT US   Disclaimer This message is intended only for the use of the person(s) ("Intended Recipient") to whom it is addressed. It may contain information which is privileged and confidential. Accordingly any dissemination, distribution, copying or other use of this message or any of its content by any person other than the Intended Recipient may constitute a breach of civil or criminal law and is strictly prohibited. If you are not the Intended Recipient, please contact the sender as soon as possible.   We and our third party service providers may use cookies and other web technologies in conjunction with this email. These technologies are used to understand activity with this email and on certain portions of our website. This enables us to improve our site, your experience on our site, and the offerings that we may provide to you. If you do not want these technologies placed on your device, please opt-out of receiving emails from us. Copyright New Scientist Registered Office: New Scientist, Northcliffe House, 2 Derry Street, Kensington, London, W8 5TT Registered in England under Company No. 10644366 Australian mailing address: PO Box 2315, Strawberry Hills, NSW 2012, Australia Registered in Australia under ABN 22 621 413 170