Infinity is the vastest subject the imagination can encompass. It has fascinated people of all ages, be they artists, philosophers or scientists. But is infinity actually embodied in physical reality, or is it just a concept of our imagination, as Aristotle once thought?
With this dizzying topic, Trinh Xuan Thuan presented his thoughts with a clear pedagogical style, both scientific and philosophical, yet full of familiar poetic qualities that have made his book a resounding success.Mysterious Melody,Chaos and harmony, and most recentlyThe Universe and the Lotus.
Trinh Xuan Thuan was born in Hanoi, Vietnam. He graduated from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and Princeton University in the United States, where he completed his doctorate in Astrophysics. Since 1976, he has taught at the University of Virginia. In 2009, he received the Kalinga Prize from UNESCO and in 2012, he received the Simone and Cino del Duca International Prize for his scientific writings in French.
The discussion was attended by Translator - Physicist Pham Van Thieu and Doctor - Journalist Vu Cong Lap (founding member of the Science - Discovery bookshelf).
Date: November 4, 2014, at 18:00
Location: IDECAF Multimedia Library, 31 Thai Van Lung, District 1, HCMC (Free admission)
Discussion in Vietnamese
Contact: Trang Thu Ngan, Cultural Assistant, French Institute in Ho Chi Minh City
08 3520 6863 –trang.thu.ngan@institutfrancais-vietnam.com
