Thomas Hertog on the Origin of Time
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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