- New blog post: Do we have free will? ( September 6, 2010)
Here is the transcript of the second of my ‘Series 2′ sci-pods (which you can, if you prefer, download from this website or subscribe to for free via iTunes). In this blog I use physics rather than philosophy, metaphysics or theology to argue the case for free will.
- Blog post: nuclear physics funding ( August 31, 2010)
Next August, a large international conference will be held to celebrate the centenary of Lord Rutherford’s discovery of the atomic nucleus. It will take place in Manchester, the spiritual home of nuclear physics, where Rutherford carried out his pioneering work that marked the birth of the atomic age, and in doing so defined the course of the 20th century. [Read more..]
- Forthcoming book lectures ( August 27, 2010)
Here is an early list of lecture engagements to be given by Jim Al-Khalili coinciding with the publication of his new book:
Watch this short video clip
Series 2 of podcasts now available. Go to Podcasts page or subscribe to them free on iTunes.
Here is my attempt at explaining how a quantum computer would work (click on the picture to watch the video)
Jim explains quantum computers
Relevant links to bodies I have an association with: