Big Bang Theory: Gamow vs. Hoyle and the War to Understand the Nature of the Universe

In this episode John is joined by Professor of Physics at the University of the Sciences, Philadelphia, author and public intellectual Paul Halpern where they discuss Paul’s latest book:  Flashes of Creation. George Gamow, Fred Hoyle, AND THE GREAT BIG BANG DEBATE . This debate was central to our understanding of the shape and nature of the universe and an important milestone in the development of contemporary cosmology. Support the show: https://www.sageinternational.org.au/strategikon-merch/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.