In the Lyceum
Step into a modern Lyceum inspired by the spirit of ancient forums where ideas flourished and meaningful dialogue shaped the world. Here, we rekindle the art of profound conversation and revive the raw materials of wisdom, connecting ideas across disciplines to spark new perspectives on timeless and contemporary questions ranging from existential concerns and free will to quantum mechanics and the connections between mathematics and faith. Here is a space to challenge assumptions, bridge divides and rediscover the wonders of asking ”What if?”
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Episodes
Monday Feb 09, 2026
Monday Feb 09, 2026
Based on an article I wrote for ISCAST, I discuss why studying mathematics made me curious about God.
Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
Tuesday Nov 11, 2025
Can science fully explain the origins of the universe and the origins of time? In this episode, we dive into Stephen Hawking's thoughts, taken from his final book Brief Answers to the Big Questions.
Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
From the largest scales of galaxies and cosmic expansion, down to atoms and subatomic particles, the structure of our universe is governed by a set of fundamental constants that exist in an extremely precise, life-permitting range. Why is this the case?
Thursday Sep 04, 2025
Thursday Sep 04, 2025
How far does Gödel's Incompleteness Theorem extend? Can it provide information about the origins of the universe or the existence of God?
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
There is a tension between what can be proved and what resists proof. Here, we explain Gödel's Incompleteness Theorem and its consequences.
Sunday Jul 20, 2025
Sunday Jul 20, 2025
Following on from the previous episode, we examine the mathematical truths that underpin the structure of reality and how different worldviews explain this 'unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics'.
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Was mathematics discovered or invented? We begin with this well-known question and see where it takes us.
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
If science is a map, then faith is the compass. We need both to navigate life's journey.
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Are we the authors of our fate, or merely characters in a cosmic drama written by the laws of physics? In this episode, we explore whether the indeterminacy in quantum mechanics may explain or lend insight into free will.