31/10/2010
Which way will the universe end 鈥� with a Big Rip? Slow Fizz? Or just a whimper?
We often contemplate the human condition on the Forum, but this week we go way beyond the process that took us from slime to civilization to look at death on a truly astronomical bigger scale: the end of the universe and all that鈥檚 in it. How long will it take? And what鈥檒l be the last thing to unravel? Our voyage to the stars is with American astronomer Chris Impey.
Also joining us, one of the world鈥檚 most successful modern art curators, Lars Nittve, with his vision for the next generation of art museums.
And Iraqi born activist Zainab Salbi charts a course for the future that will see the empowerment of poor women, but warns that it will only work if men are involved too.
Coming to grips with the end of the universe through art.
Illustration by Bridget Kendall.
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Chris Impey
Intergalactic guide.
Duration: 17:14
SIXTY SECOND IDEA TO CHANGE THE WORLD
Recycle arms.
Duration: 05:46
Lars Nittve
The shape of art museums to come.
Duration: 14:18
Zainab Salbi
Empowering women.
Duration: 08:42
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- Sun 31 Oct 2010 09:05GMT成人快手 World Service Online
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