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Einstein's God
March 8, 2007
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Part one of this series takes Einstein's science as a starting point for exploring the great physicist's perspective on ideas such as mystery, eternity, and the mind of God.

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» Particulars ¦ an annotated guide to the radio program with readings, images, and links
» Resources
» Books + Music
» Krista's Journal
» Transcript
» Credits

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Discussion Guide for Einstein's God Discussion Guide (PDF)
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Voices on the Radio
Freeman Dyson
Freeman DysonDyson is a theoretical physicist and Professor Emeritus at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. He has published many scientific papers and written many books, including Disturbing the Universe.

Paul Davies
Paul DaviesDavies is a theoretical physicist and director of BEYOND: The Center for Fundamental Concepts in Science at Arizona State University. He has written widely about Einstein's understanding of time, including How to Build a Time Machine.
Unheard Cuts
From the cutting room floor, listen to clips that we couldn't fit into the radio program:
» Dyson + Davies
» Gates, Levenson, + Natarajan

In His Voice
» Archival Audio
Einstein in the 1930s and 40s discusses science, his American citizenship, the post-war world, and more.

Einstein's Ethics
March 15, 2007
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Part two of this series delves into Einstein's Jewish identity, his passionate engagement around issues of war and race, and modern extensions of his ethical and scientific perspectives.

Program Details
» Particulars: an annotated guide to the radio program with readings, images, and links.
» Resources
» Books + Music
» Krista's Journal
» Transcript
» Credits

Hear the Music
» SOF Playlist ¦ hear full-length tracks of each musical segment in the radio program

Voices of Our Audience
» Reflections ¦ tell us and other audience members what this program meant to you

Continue the Conversation
Discussion Guide for Einstein's Ethics Discussion Guide (PDF)
Looking for a way to talk about "Einstein's Ethics" with friends, your book group, or class? We've written a concise, downloadable guide that features introductions by Krista with essential background and context, compelling discussion questions, and facilitator notes. Take a look.

Voices on the Radio
S. James Gates, Jr.
S. James Gates, Jr.Gates is a theoretical physicist and John S. Toll Professor of Physics at the University of Maryland. He's written widely on string theory, and has advanced unified field theories of the type first envisioned by Einstein.

Thomas Levenson
Thomas LevensonLevenson is Associate Professor of Science Writing at MIT. He's produced "Einstein Revealed" for NOVA and has authored several books on science and technology, including Einstein in Berlin.
NEH
Funding provided in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities