Internationally recognised as one of the most inspiring scientific thinkers of our time, is Carlo Rovelli who currently directs the quantum gravity research group at the Centre de Physique Théorique in Marseille, France.
This September marks a decade since Rovelli’s book Seven Brief Lessons on Physics first presented to the world its poetic vision of science. To celebrate, Edinburgh Science and Penguin Random House is hosting an evening of science, art and music.
Join Carlo Rovelli in conversation with broadcaster Sally Magnusson and artist Katie Paterson as they reflect on the impact of his groundbreaking work – not only on science but across the cultural landscape. With readings and live music woven throughout the evening, this event offers a tribute to the ‘poet of physics’.
Published in September 2015, Seven Brief Lessons on Physics became a global bestseller, selling over 2 million copies worldwide and establishing Rovelli’s reputation as a writer who could make complex ideas simple and elegant. Since then, Rovelli has written six more books that have collectively sold over 3 million copies and been translated into more than 49 languages.
Rovelli’s work has reverberated far beyond physics, and continues to inspire and influence scientists, artists and thinkers including Anish Kapoor, David Hockney, Anthony Gormley, Benedict Cumberbatch, Cillian Murphy, Conrad Shawcross, Cornelia Parker, Sarah Perry and Simon McBurney.
“Science does not live in isolation. In all my books, I have stressed the way science, arts, politics, literature affect one another and shape the ideas that determine our future.” Carlo Rovelli, 2024
Attendees will also have the exclusive opportunity to purchase a beautifully designed new collector’s hardback of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics for just £7.99 (RRP £10.99). Designed by acclaimed illustrator Coralie Bickford-Smith, the clothbound edition is a fitting tribute to the timeless elegance of Rovelli’s original work.
Tickets on sale now at: https://www.edinburghscience.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-carlo-rovelli/
Presented by Edinburgh Science and Penguin Random House
| Date and time: Tuesday 23rd September | 6.30pm Running time: 80 mins Venue: McEwan Hall Age recommend: 12+ |
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