Captures the EPFL graduation ceremony of 2016, celebrating the achievements of the graduates and reflecting on the impact of scientific advancements on society.
Explores fundamental principles in scientific research, the impact of computers, numerical algorithms, and deep learning in solving high-dimensional problems.
Delves into catastrophes, from the Lisbon earthquake to the Anthropocene, exploring shifts from providentialist to scientific paradigms and the collapse of industrial civilization.
Explores Earth's origin theories, from religious myths to scientific inquiries, highlighting key historical figures and the clash between religious beliefs and scientific discoveries.
Explores the transition of living organisms from religious to scientific explanations, focusing on essentialism, fixism, anthropocentrism, and Darwin's revolutionary ideas.
Explores the historical evolution of sustainability and human impact on nature, emphasizing the importance of integrating social and environmental considerations in sustainability efforts.
Covers experimental methods, critical thinking, scientific fraud, and the importance of doubt in science, using various examples to illustrate key concepts.
