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Is space just another name for nothing? What is time and how does it relate to space? Will we ever understand the relationship between consciousness and the physical brain? Welcome to the world of The Open University’s Professor Russell Stannard where the big mysteries of the universe are made comprehensible and any possibility is considered in the name of science.

This material is supported by a grant from the John Templeton Foundation.

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22 episodes
Updated Apr 13, 2010

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Apr 13, 2010 · 41 sec
Space, Time and Consciousness
A short introduction to this album
Apr 13, 2010
Transcript -- Space, Time and Consciousness
Transcript -- A short introduction to this album
Apr 13, 2010 · 11 min
Consciousness and the Limits of Science
Professor Russell Stannard asks how can we ever understand the relationship between consciousness and the physical brain.
Apr 13, 2010
Transcript -- Consciousness and the Limits of Science
Transcript -- Professor Russell Stannard asks how can we ever understand the relationship between consciousness and the physical brain.
Apr 13, 2010 · 7 min
Free Will and Determinism
All day long we have to make choices. Professor Russell Stannard asks if were really free to choose.
Apr 13, 2010
Transcript -- Free Will and Determinism
Transcript -- All day long we have to make choices. Professor Russell Stannard asks if were really free to choose.
Apr 13, 2010 · 9 min
Cosmology
Professor Russell Stannard explores what kind of universe we live in and what caused the Big Bang.
Apr 13, 2010
Transcript -- Cosmology
Transcript -- Professor Russell Stannard explores what kind of universe we live in and what caused the Big Bang.
Apr 13, 2010 · 10 min
ET, Life and the Universe
Is there intelligent life out there? Professor Russell Stannard examines various possibilities, and our chances of ever finding out about them.
Apr 13, 2010
Transcript -- ET, Life and the Universe
Transcript -- Is there intelligent life out there? Professor Russell Stannard examines various possibilities, and our chances of ever finding out about them.
Apr 13, 2010 · 7 min
The Size of the Universe
Professor Russell Stannard investigates what is beyond the observable universe and explores claims that the universe might close back on itself.
Apr 13, 2010
Transcript -- The Size of the Universe
Transcript -- Professor Russell Stannard investigates what is beyond the observable universe and explores claims that the universe might close back on itself.
Apr 13, 2010 · 7 min
The Nature of Space
Professor Russell Stannard explains why the word space so-called empty space isn't simply another name for nothing. 
Apr 13, 2010
Transcript -- The Nature of Space
Transcript -- Professor Russell Stannard explains why the word space so-called empty space isn't simply another name for nothing. 
Apr 13, 2010 · 13 min
The Nature of Time
We all start off thinking there is just the one time the same for everyone. Professor Russell Stannard shows how relativity theory shows this not to be the case. 
Apr 13, 2010
Transcript -- The Nature of Time
Transcript -- We all start off thinking there is just the one time the same for everyone. Professor Russell Stannard shows how relativity theory shows this not to be the case. 
Apr 13, 2010 · 12 min
The Nature of Matter
Professor Russell Stannard explores the nature of matter and how complete our understanding of matter can be. 
Apr 13, 2010
Transcript -- The Nature of Matter
Transcript -- Professor Russell Stannard explores the nature of matter and how complete our understanding of matter can be. 
Apr 13, 2010 · 14 min
The Wave Particle Paradox
Professor Russell Stannard looks at the Wave/Particle Paradox and Neils Bohrs solution to it.
Apr 13, 2010
Transcript -- The Wave Particle Paradox
Transcript -- Professor Russell Stannard looks at the Wave/Particle Paradox and Neils Bohrs solution to it.