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Math Is Hard
Apr14-04, 06:33 PM
Anyone going to this?

http://www.aspeninstitute.org/einstein.asp

A convocation honoring the work, genius, and impact of Albert Einstein
Hosted by the Aspen Institute and the Aspen Center for Physics
Aspen, Colorado - August 8-11, 2004

Join the Aspen Institute, in collaboration with the renowned Aspen Center for Physics, to celebrate the upcoming 100th anniversary of Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. Through keynote speakers, lively discussions, receptions, exhibits, and a concert, attendees will immerse themselves in this iconic figure, exploring his vast impact on our world. Featured speakers and panelists will include eminent physicists such as Nobel Laureates Murray Gell-Mann and Sheldon Glashow; Columbia University physicist Brian Greene, host of NOVA's acclaimed The Elegant Universe; Astronomer Royal Sir Martin Rees; award-winning novelist and playwright E.L. Doctorow; technology pioneer Bill Joy; Princeton religion scholar Elaine Pagels; and many others.
It looked interesting but - good heavens - $750!??? ack!