Christophe Galfard: Are we alone in the universe?
4/16/20261 hr 24 min
Christophe Galfard is a theoretical physicist and science communicator, renowned for his ability to explain the great concepts of the universe in an accessible and engaging way. He earned his PhD at the University of Cambridge, where he worked alongside Stephen Hawking, one of the most influential figures in contemporary physics.
His work focuses on bringing science closer to the general public, transforming complex theories into clear narratives that spark curiosity and wonder. Through his books and lectures, he aims to help anyone understand how the universe works.
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[gentle music] Aprendemos juntos, a BBVA initiative for a better world. Christophe Galfard. French Christophe Galfard is widely regarded as Stephen Hawking's most prominent student. He earned his PhD in physics at the University of Cambridge under Hawking's supervision, and today he's one of the world's leading science communicators. His book, The Universe in Your Hand, won the award for best science book of the year, a cinematic journey through the universe and its major cosmological theories, explained without using a single equation, except for the famous E=mc squared. He's also an open admirer of Carl Sagan.
Christophe Galfard· Guest0:51
Why we do physics, why we study physics, why we impose physics on children in schools, even if they don't like it. Let me tell you why we do that, why we have physics. The idea is pretty simple. Okay, I'm gonna throw you my glass now, okay? [laughing] You're ready? Who wants me to send the glass? [laughing] You see, the, the people there, they're, they're, they're, they want... Yeah, yeah. This way. Yeah, this way.