Jim Gates live webcast on supersymmetry June 4th

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The thread discusses a live webcast featuring Dr. S. James Gates Jr. on the topic of supersymmetry, exploring its theoretical implications and connections to the music of Arnold Schoenberg. The discussion includes anticipation for the event, reactions to the talk, and reflections on the nature of supersymmetry.

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  • Some participants express excitement about the upcoming webcast and its potential insights into supersymmetry.
  • There is a mention of the unresolved questions in the field of supersymmetry, which has not yet been observed in nature.
  • One participant humorously suggests that supersymmetry is purely mathematical and questions its relevance to real life, drawing a parallel to Schoenberg's music.
  • Participants share updates about the availability of the webcast and playback options after the event.

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Participants generally agree on the interest surrounding the webcast and the topic of supersymmetry, but there is a humorous contention regarding the practical relevance of supersymmetry compared to artistic expressions like Schoenberg's music.

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The discussion reflects a mix of anticipation for the event and differing views on the implications of supersymmetry, with no consensus on its relevance to real life.

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I hope to be able to watch. Should be very interesting! The link below should host the webcast at some point.

FROM THE MATHEMATICS OF SUPERSYMMETRY TO THE MUSIC OF ARNOLD SCHOENBERG

DR. S. JAMES GATES JR., UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2014 AT 7:00PM

WATERLOO COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE - 300 HAZEL ST. WATERLOO

AUDIENCE TICKETS AND LIVE WEBSTREAM AVAILABLE

The concept of supersymmetry, though never observed in nature, has driven a great deal of research in theoretical physics over the past several decades. Much has been learned through this research, but many unresolved questions remain. This presentation will describe how these questions can lead one down a surprising path: toward the dodecaphony of Austrian composer Arnold Schoenberg.

There are two ways to watch this Public Lecture live on June 4 at 7:00 PM ET. If you’re in Waterloo, Ontario, you can get tickets to be part of the audience. Or you can watch a live webcast of the event (get an email reminder to tune in). During the lecture, tweet @Perimeter and use the hashtag #piLIVE to keep the conversation going, and to pose questions for Dr. Gates to answer at the end of the talk. Perimeter Institute will also host a live chat during which viewers can interact with Perimeter physicists.

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Gates just ended his talk. Hoping they will post a full video soon.
http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/node/92581
 
Woohoo! They loaded a playback if you missed it.
http://new.livestream.com/perimeterinstitute/june4
 
Supersymmetry is purely mathematical, of no relevance to real life, just like the music of Schoenberg? :-p