20/06/2010
Is the world hurtling towards a final theory of everything ? And if so, what might it look like?
Nobel Prize winning physicist Steven Weinberg explains why he is looking for a final theory of everything and outlines what it might look like. Britain鈥檚 former top co-ordinator of intelligence Sir David Omand, discusses what limits should be set on the way governments use intelligence and surveillance to protect our liberty and privacy? And is reality subjective, or is it objective fact? The theme of a new detective novel from one of Germany鈥檚 most exciting new writers, Juli Zeh.
A detective tracking down the theory of everything to protect the state. Illustration by Emily Kasriel.
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Steven Weinberg
Is the world hurtling towards a final theory about everything ?
Duration: 17:58
60 Second Idea to Change the World
David Omand suggests a parcels collection roster of retired local people.
Duration: 05:01
David Omand
What limits should be imposed on the way governments use intelligence and surveillance.
Duration: 14:12
Juli Zeh
And is reality subjective, or is it objective fact?
Duration: 14:15
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- Sun 20 Jun 2010 19:05GMT大象传媒 World Service Online
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