Title
Is Schrödinger’s What is Life? Still Worth Reading Today?
Description
Audio recording of a lecture delivered on December 2, 2022, by Daniel Nicholson as part of the Formal Lecture Series.
Dr. Nicholson describes his lecture: "Erwin Schrödinger’s What is Life? (1944) is one of the most celebrated scientific works of the twentieth century. However, like most classics, it is far more often cited than read. Efforts to seriously engage with Schrödinger’s arguments are rare. In this lecture, I will explore how well his ideas have stood the test of time. I will suggest that What is Life? should still be read today, though not for the reasons that may initially seem most apparent."
Dr. Nicholson describes his lecture: "Erwin Schrödinger’s What is Life? (1944) is one of the most celebrated scientific works of the twentieth century. However, like most classics, it is far more often cited than read. Efforts to seriously engage with Schrödinger’s arguments are rare. In this lecture, I will explore how well his ideas have stood the test of time. I will suggest that What is Life? should still be read today, though not for the reasons that may initially seem most apparent."
Creator
Coverage
Annapolis, MD
Date
2022-12-02
Rights
A signed permission form has been received stating: "I hereby grant St. John's College permission to: Make an audiovisual recording of my lecture, and retain copies for circulation and archival preservation in the St. John's College Greenfield Library. Make an audiovisual recording of my lecture available online. "
Type
sound
Format
mp3
Subject
Language
English
Identifier
LEC_Nicholson_Daniel_2022-12-02_ac
Original Format
wav
Duration
01:19:49