Conservators Forum: Alan Lightman's Accidental Universe - Believing What We Cannot Prove

February 18, 2014

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How do intuition and belief lead us to some of our most elegant, logical, or grossly incorrect conclusions? Join author, physicist, and MIT professor Alan Lightman in conversation with Thomas Bartscherer as they discuss Dr. Lightman’s new book, The Accidental Universe: The World You Thought You Knew.

Hosted by the Conservators program. This event is open to all Conservators, and is also open to Young Lion Conservators and above. For more information about the Conservators or Young Lions programs or to join, please contact Karen Seo at 212.621.0293.

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