A free event series, Simons Foundation Presents aims to engage a diverse public audience in a wide range of accessible, meaningful and fun science and mathematics programming.

Join writers and editors from Quanta Magazine for a stimulating panel discussion on the biggest ideas in math and science presented in two new books: Alice and Bob Meet the Wall of Fire and The Prime Number Conspiracy. Panelists will discuss whether our universe is “natural,” the natures of time and infinity, our strange quantum reality, the origin and evolution of life, the role of mathematics in science and society, and where all these questions are taking us.

PANELISTS

Robbert Dijkgraaf, director of the Institute for Advanced Study

Kevin Hartnett, senior writer at Quanta Magazine

John Rennie, deputy editor at Quanta Magazine

Natalie Wolchover, senior writer and editor at Quanta Magazine

MODERATOR

Thomas Lin, editor in chief at Quanta Magazine

SCHEDULE

5:15 – 6:00 pm Doors open; books available for purchase

6:00 – 7:00 pm Panel discussion + Q&A

7:00 – 7:45 pm Book signing and refreshments

This free event is presented in collaboration with Quanta Magazine. Registration is required. Without registration, you will not be informed of scheduling changes.

Inquiries: sfpresents@simonsfoundation.org