Simple nature : a short film about physics and life in the universe with Dr. Leonard Susskind
(DVD)
Contributors
Susskind, Leonard, on-screen presenter.
Alvarado, David director,
Dajani, Alla Eldin el, director of photography.
Potterton, Andre, musical director.
Susskind, Leonard. Cosmic Landscape.
Alvarado, David director,
Dajani, Alla Eldin el, director of photography.
Potterton, Andre, musical director.
Susskind, Leonard. Cosmic Landscape.
Published
[San Francisco, California] : Video Project, [2009].
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
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| Glen Ellyn Public Library - Adult DVD Nonfiction | DVD 523.1 SIM | Checked out |
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Published
[San Francisco, California] : Video Project, [2009].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 11 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Based on the book "The Cosmic Landscape" by Dr. Leonard Susskind.
Creation/Production Credits
Cinematography, Alla Eldin el Dajani, David Anthony Alvarado ; music, Andre Potterton.
Participants/Performers
Dr. Leonard Susskind.
Description
In Simple Nature, physicist Dr. Leonard Susskind introduces The Anthropic Principle in an accessible and informative way. Proposed in the 1970's, The Anthropic Principle attempts to explain how the physics of the universe may be perfectly tuned for life to evolve. Any small tweak in gravity or quantum mechanics would make all matter, planets, stars and life-forms impossible, yet it all is in perfect working order. Why? The Anthropic Principle poses a simple yet plausible explanation, and is at the heart of a growing debate in the world of physics, philosophy and religion. Is it the answer to the "why" of the universe, or does it ignore the traditional methodology of physics and science? In the age of the Large Hadron Collider and breathtaking scientific exploration of atomic particles, physics may be about to revolutionize our view of humankind's place in the universe. Shot on 16 MM film, Simple Nature is illustrated with animated graphics, visuals and music. A good discussion starter to explore the Anthropic Principle in physics, philosophy, religious studies, cosmology and astronomy classes.--Back cover.
System Details
DVD.
Language
In English; closed-captioned.
Local note
DVD
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Susskind, L., Alvarado, D., Dajani, A. E. e., Potterton, A., & Susskind, L. (2009). Simple nature: a short film about physics and life in the universe with Dr. Leonard Susskind . Video Project.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Leonard, Susskind et al.. 2009. Simple Nature: A Short Film About Physics and Life in the Universe With Dr. Leonard Susskind. Video Project.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Leonard, Susskind et al.. Simple Nature: A Short Film About Physics and Life in the Universe With Dr. Leonard Susskind Video Project, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Susskind, Leonard,, et al. Simple Nature: A Short Film About Physics and Life in the Universe With Dr. Leonard Susskind Video Project, 2009.
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