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In this mini episode, Alan Lightman talks to us about the scientific method, why we can disprove but not prove hypotheses, and offers advice to students interested in science. For the full-length interview, tune in on Thursday!
Alan's Bio:
Alan Lightman is a writer and physicist.
Originally from Memphis, he has served on the faculties of Harvard and MIT and was the first person at MIT to receive dual faculty appointments in science and in the humanities.
He is currently a professor of the practice of the humanities at MIT.
Alan has authored numerous books, including Einstein’s Dreams, an international best seller, and The Diagnosis which was a finalist for the National Book Award in fiction. And along the way, he has done research on the astrophysics of black holes and stellar dynamics.
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