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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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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.

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