Do astronauts age more slowly? Can a finite universe have no edge?
Does time have a beginning? Is time travel possible? Might the moon
change because a mouse looks at it? Surprisingly, modern science
answers yes to all of these questions. This course provides simple
to understand explanations of these and other related questions,
their broader philosophical significance, and their histories. The
work of A. Einstein will serve as a backbone for the course. We will
discuss the theory of relativity (special and general) and early
quantum theory. The course is suitable for students with no science
background but with an interest in the world view of modern physics.

2ND 8 WEEKS