Thomas Hertog on the Origin of Time

Thomas Hertog on the Origin of Time

From Closer To Truth by Closer To Truth

June 10, 2026 · 1h 14m · Episode 249

About this episode

Thomas Hertog discusses his collaboration with Stephen Hawking on cosmology and the origins of the universe.

How did the universe begin—and what determines the laws of physics we observe? In this conversation, Thomas Hertog discusses On the Origin of Time: Stephen Hawking’s Final Theory, presenting a new approach to cosmology developed through years of collaboration with Stephen Hawking. Exploring quantum cosmology, the multiverse, fine-tuning, and the “no-boundary” proposal, Hertog argues for a profoundly evolutionary picture of the cosmos and our place within it.Thomas Hertog is Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Leuven. His research focuses on the quantum nature of the big bang and the origins of the universe.Order Thomas Hertog's book: https://bit.ly/3ZZal1d Subscribe to Closer To Truth: https://www.youtube.com/@CloserToTruthTV Join the Community: Membership (5,000+ videos): https://closertotruth.com/register/ Audio Podcast: https://closertotruth.podbean.com Support the Show: https://closertotruth.com/donate/ Official Merchandise: https://www.bonfire.com/store/closertotruth/ Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CloserToTruthTV/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/closertotruth/ X: https://x.com/CloserToTruth

People in this episode

Host: Closer To Truth

Guest: Thomas Hertog

Topics covered

  • cosmology
  • quantum cosmology
  • multiverse
  • fine-tuning
  • no-boundary proposal
  • evolutionary picture of the cosmos

Keywords

  • universe
  • laws of physics
  • big bang
  • quantum nature
  • cosmos
  • Hawking

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Leuven

Books & works: On the Origin of Time: Stephen Hawking’s Final Theory

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