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Fragmentation: How Tiny Pieces Explain the Whole Picture

Fragmentation explored in art, in ruins, in the multi-verse and in explosions.

Everything can be broken down into component parts and this multiplicity of existence can increasingly be examined and analysed in minute detail - and may be apparent in the potential for a 'multi-verse’. And of course fragmentation can occur in many spheres. It can occur in the brain causing observable damage and in memory and dreams. And, it appears in art and film and writing, and more literally, in the physical environment, telling us stories about the past.

(Photo: A light bulb exploding into fragments)

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41 minutes

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Wed 28 Oct 2015 02:06GMT

Brian Greene

Professor Brian Greene is an American theoretical physicist and string theorist who examines whether a multiverse, or several multiverses might exist. A multiverse is essentially a hypothetical set of infinite or finite possible universes, or parallel or alternative Universe’s, that can also be a version or versions of the universe that we consistently experience. Professor Greene discusses the latest ‘multiverse’ thinking and also how he uses fragments of past knowledge to try and create a single, unified pattern.

Jackie Akhavan

Professor Jackie Akhavan is  Professor of Explosive Chemistry, Centre for Defence Chemistry, Cranfield School  of Defence and Security in the UK and  explains how different  explosions works, what they tell us and explores the latest technology used to create and detect explosions and explosives.

Brian Dillon

Dr Brian Dillon teaches critical writing in art and design at The Royal College of Art in London and explores fragmentation in art, literature and especially ruined buildings which have inspired and engaged artists over many centuries.

60 Second Idea to Change the World

60 Second Idea to Change the World

Professor Jackie Akhaven would like to see humans with eyes which are similar to cat’s eyes, so that we are able to see in the dark. This would have a great impact on energy consumption because we would no longer need any lights at night.

Photo: Â鶹Éç/ Shan Pillay

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  • Mon 26 Oct 2015 02:06GMT
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