Can science explain everything?

University of Hull

Doors open 7pm
Science is an incredibly powerful tool... but can it explain everything? What about philosophy, ethics, or theology? And what are the implications for religious belief? Is religion made obsolete by science? Professor Ard Louis provides his take on the relationship between science and faith.
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Ard Louis is Professor of <A HREF="https://www2.physics.ox.ac.uk/research/rudolf-peierls-centre-for-theoretical-physics" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Theoretical Physics </A>at the University of Oxford where he leads an interdisciplinary research group studying problems at the boundary between chemistry, physics and biology. He also writes and speaks widely on science and faith and, in 2013, he was elected a member of the <A HREF="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Society_for_Science_and_Religion" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">International Society for Science and Religion</A>. He recently made the 4-part documentary <A HREF="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVmoaXVQVr4" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="Why We Are Here" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Why Are We Here</A> with David Malone and  appeared in <A HREF="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Story_of_God_with_Morgan_Freeman" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Story of God with Morgan Freeman</A>, giving him an <A HREF="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erd%C5%91s%E2%80%93Bacon_number" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Erdős–Bacon number</A> of 6. He was born in the Netherlands, but grew up in Gabon. His hobbies include molecular gastronomy, applying science to the art of cooking.
There will be opportunities for audience participation through a Q&A session. There will also be a book table (cash only) at the event.
FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
No children under 12 please as seating is limited
 
What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Parking is permitted in the designated bays on campus without a permit after 6pm 
 
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Dr Martin Buzza
d.m.buzza@hull.ac.uk
 
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Yes. Admission is free but you need to show either your printed ticket or mobile ticket to help us manage numbers.

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