PI Public Lecture Series:
Title: Warp Drive and Aliens: The Scientific Perspective
Abstract:
Science fiction and science both inspire wonder and awe, albeit in very different ways. At its best, science fiction asks profound questions about the human condition. In contrast, science asks - and often answers - even more profound questions about the very nature of matter, space, and time. Both science fiction and science fact explore the concept of journeying to other stars and finding life on other worlds. When it comes to interstellar travel, the truth may soon become stranger (and more amazing) than fiction.
In his February 5 public lecture, Bryan Gaensler will provide an overview of the latest thinking on interstellar travel and on the search for alien life. Gaensler, Director of the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Toronto, believes the frontiers of current research may be more exciting and visionary than any fictional stories we can imagine.
Attendance to the lecture is free, but advance tickets are required. Our lectures consistently sell out. As a courtesy to those on our waiting list, your ticket will be honoured until 6:45 PM only. If you have not arrived by 6:45 PM your reservation will be filled by another guest, and you will be asked to join the end of the waiting line.