2010
The Curious World of Probabilities with Prof. Jeffrey Rosenthal
Toronto | April 16, 2010. Professor Jeffrey Rosenthal discusses ideas from his recent book, “Struck by Lightning: The Curious World of Probabilities”. Probabilities and randomness arise whenever we’re not sure what will happen next. They apply to everything from lottery jackpots to airplane crashes, casino gambling, homicide rates, medical studies, election polls, coincidences, the spread of disease, and games of poker. They are also essential for statistical inference and for Monte Carlo computer algorithms. This talk explores uncertainty’s ubiquity, and discusses how a Probability Perspective can shed new light on familiar situations.
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String Theory for the Scientifically Curious with Dr. Amanda Peet
Toronto. February 26 2010. Physicist Amanda Peet, Professor at the University of Toronto, explains string theory. String theory, a part of modern theoretical physics, has wiggled its way into the popular consciousness during the past decade. While the details are technically complicated, the basic idea is stunningly simple – that the fundamental Lego blocks making up matter and force are tiny vibrating strings (rather than infinitely small particles). Some people presenting string theory to the public, like Brian Greene, emphasize its mathematical beauty. By contrast, this presentation will focus on the powerful physics motivations for the invention and development of string theory. Ideas on the menu include: explaining the epic clash between quantum mechanics and general relativity, string theory basics, extra dimensions of space, D-branes and duality, the LHC, the origin and ultimate fate of the universe, and the black hole information paradox.
With or Without God: Minding the Gap with Ian McGregor
Toronto. February 12, 2010. God is Not Great (Hitchens), The End of Faith (Harris), and The God Delusion (Dawkins), present religion as a bankrupt enterprise. Progressive Christians (Vosper) acknowledge the crisis but see an honest and useful future for religious belief and practice. Dr. Ian McGregor reviews recent research on the motivational mechanics of belief, and suggests a bridge to a shared future for atheism and religious belief. He also introduces Unitarianism and offers some insight into a very liberal and non-dogmatic religious group.
Art, Prehistory & Evolution: 2010 CFI Canada Conference
Toronto. March 6 2010. Why was there a sudden explosion in late Stone Age art? How is art appreciated by the human mind? What is the aesthetics of art? What evolutionary explanation, if any, is appropriate for the human propensity to make art? How does our neuroscience allow for an appreciation of the beautiful?
- Hank Davis, “Caveman Logic”
- James Harrod, “Deep Strata of the Psyche: The Two Million Year Evolution of Art, Religion and Language “
- Panel Chair: Chris Di Carlo
Arguing Atheism: Notes from the Field with Justin Trotier
Toronto. April 2, 2010. Fed up with hearing you can’t be good without god? Tired of being told Canada was founded as a Christian country? And alarmed by how credulous our population has become generally? In this presentation CFI Canada Director Justin Trottier shares his experiences being the token non-believer on TV panels, debating for secularism and atheism against evangelical christian leaders, catholic apologists, the head of the United Church of Canada, an outspoken Muslim Imam, plus several Rabbis, and generally attempting to promote critical and skeptical thinking against a slew of proponents ranging from Bigfoot hunters to alternative medicine practitioners.
Atheist Comedy Night – 2010 CFI Canada Conference
Toronto. March 5, 2010. Highlights from the Atheist Comedy Show, held as part of the 2010 conference of the Centre for Inquiry Canada. The show features comedians Hunter Collins, Nick Beaton, Cal Post and Steve Scholtz.
Managing Without Growth with Dr Peter Victor
Toronto. July 2, 2010. Economic growth is the overarching policy objective of governments worldwide. Yet its long-term viability is increasingly questioned because of environmental impacts and impending and actual shortages of energy and material resources. Furthermore, rising incomes in rich countries bear little relation to gains in happiness and well-being. Growth has not eliminated poverty, brought full employment or protected the environment. Results from a simulation model of the Canadian economy suggest that it is possible to have full employment, eradicate poverty, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and maintain fiscal balance without economic growth. It’s time to turn our attention away from pursuing growth and towards specific objectives more directly relating to our well-being and that of the planet.
Alternative Medicine and Pseudoscience with Scott Gavura
Toronto. May 28, 2010. Despite the dramatic improvements in the extent and quality of our lives, largely owing to modern medicine, our current health care system has fostered a backlash, manifested in part by the emergence of non-science-based “alternative” health care practices. This trend has driven a need for dialogue on how best we should balance evidence-based decisions against demands for consumer choice – regardless of the science. In this presentation, Scott Gavura discusses how health care decision-making differs from all other goods and services, and how this impacts the choices we make, both as individuals and in aggregate. Through an interactive discussion, he facilitates a dialogue on the opportunities for science advocates to effect positive change in health at the patient- and population-level.
Evolutionary Imagery with T. Ryan Gregory
Toronto. March 19, 2010. Visual metaphors have been used to convey evolutionary ideas since Darwin’s time. Some of the earliest kinds of images are still in use, even though they may do more to distort than to illustrate actual evolutionary processes. This seminar explores two major evolutionary icons, the “Tree of Life” and “evolutionary line-ups”, as they have been used in the past and how they must be interpreted today. Dr. T. Ryan Gregory completed his B.Sc. (Hons) at McMaster University in 1997 and earned his Ph.D. in evolutionary biology and zoology from the University of Guelph in 2002.
Appreciating the Humanist Perspective, with John Novak Part 8
Ever wonder what secular humanists actually believe? If we cannot get out of the human perspective, then how can we get into it with deeper feeling, thought, and responsible action? Based on his article from Free Inquiry (April/May 2007), this talk will look at what humanists are saying ‘yes’ to in their personal lives, their relationships, their understandings of the world, their work, and their commitments to the larger social good. An Educational LIVES Model will be offered as a framework for experiencing the connections, complexity, and creativity needed to appreciate, comprehend, and extend the human perspective. A lively and informative session is planned.
Appreciating the Humanist Perspective, with John Novak Part 7
Ever wonder what secular humanists actually believe? If we cannot get out of the human perspective, then how can we get into it with deeper feeling, thought, and responsible action? Based on his article from Free Inquiry (April/May 2007), this talk will look at what humanists are saying ‘yes’ to in their personal lives, their relationships, their understandings of the world, their work, and their commitments to the larger social good. An Educational LIVES Model will be offered as a framework for experiencing the connections, complexity, and creativity needed to appreciate, comprehend, and extend the human perspective. A lively and informative session is planned.
Appreciating the Humanist Perspective, with John Novak Part 6
Ever wonder what secular humanists actually believe? If we cannot get out of the human perspective, then how can we get into it with deeper feeling, thought, and responsible action? Based on his article from Free Inquiry (April/May 2007), this talk will look at what humanists are saying ‘yes’ to in their personal lives, their relationships, their understandings of the world, their work, and their commitments to the larger social good. An Educational LIVES Model will be offered as a framework for experiencing the connections, complexity, and creativity needed to appreciate, comprehend, and extend the human perspective. A lively and informative session is planned.
Appreciating the Humanist Perspective, with John Novak Part 5
Ever wonder what secular humanists actually believe? If we cannot get out of the human perspective, then how can we get into it with deeper feeling, thought, and responsible action? Based on his article from Free Inquiry (April/May 2007), this talk will look at what humanists are saying ‘yes’ to in their personal lives, their relationships, their understandings of the world, their work, and their commitments to the larger social good. An Educational LIVES Model will be offered as a framework for experiencing the connections, complexity, and creativity needed to appreciate, comprehend, and extend the human perspective. A lively and informative session is planned.
Appreciating the Humanist Perspective, with John Novak Part 4
Ever wonder what secular humanists actually believe? If we cannot get out of the human perspective, then how can we get into it with deeper feeling, thought, and responsible action? Based on his article from Free Inquiry (April/May 2007), this talk will look at what humanists are saying ‘yes’ to in their personal lives, their relationships, their understandings of the world, their work, and their commitments to the larger social good. An Educational LIVES Model will be offered as a framework for experiencing the connections, complexity, and creativity needed to appreciate, comprehend, and extend the human perspective. A lively and informative session is planned.
Appreciating the Humanist Perspective, with John Novak Part 3
Ever wonder what secular humanists actually believe? If we cannot get out of the human perspective, then how can we get into it with deeper feeling, thought, and responsible action? Based on his article from Free Inquiry (April/May 2007), this talk will look at what humanists are saying ‘yes’ to in their personal lives, their relationships, their understandings of the world, their work, and their commitments to the larger social good. An Educational LIVES Model will be offered as a framework for experiencing the connections, complexity, and creativity needed to appreciate, comprehend, and extend the human perspective. A lively and informative session is planned.
Appreciating the Humanist Perspective, with John Novak Part 2
Ever wonder what secular humanists actually believe? If we cannot get out of the human perspective, then how can we get into it with deeper feeling, thought, and responsible action? Based on his article from Free Inquiry (April/May 2007), this talk will look at what humanists are saying ‘yes’ to in their personal lives, their relationships, their understandings of the world, their work, and their commitments to the larger social good. An Educational LIVES Model will be offered as a framework for experiencing the connections, complexity, and creativity needed to appreciate, comprehend, and extend the human perspective. A lively and informative session is planned.
Appreciating the Humanist Perspective, with John Novak Part 1
Ever wonder what secular humanists actually believe? If we cannot get out of the human perspective, then how can we get into it with deeper feeling, thought, and responsible action? Based on his article from Free Inquiry (April/May 2007), this talk will look at what humanists are saying ‘yes’ to in their personal lives, their relationships, their understandings of the world, their work, and their commitments to the larger social good. An Educational LIVES Model will be offered as a framework for experiencing the connections, complexity, and creativity needed to appreciate, comprehend, and extend the human perspective. A lively and informative session is planned.
I Sold My Soul on Ebay Part 11
22 Jun, 2008. Co-Hosted by the University of Guelph Skeptics and the University of Toronto Secular Alliance. Hemant Mehta comes to Toronto to talk about faith and his experience with “selling his soul”.
I Sold My Soul on Ebay Part 10
22 Jun, 2008. Co-Hosted by the University of Guelph Skeptics and the University of Toronto Secular Alliance. Hemant Mehta comes to Toronto to talk about faith and his experience with “selling his soul”.
I Sold My Soul on Ebay Part 9
22 Jun, 2008. Co-Hosted by the University of Guelph Skeptics and the University of Toronto Secular Alliance. Hemant Mehta comes to Toronto to talk about faith and his experience with “selling his soul”.
I Sold My Soul on Ebay Part 8
22 Jun, 2008. Co-Hosted by the University of Guelph Skeptics and the University of Toronto Secular Alliance. Hemant Mehta comes to Toronto to talk about faith and his experience with “selling his soul”.
I Sold My Soul on Ebay Part 7
22 Jun, 2008. Co-Hosted by the University of Guelph Skeptics and the University of Toronto Secular Alliance. Hemant Mehta comes to Toronto to talk about faith and his experience with “selling his soul”.
I Sold My Soul on Ebay Part 6
22 Jun, 2008. Co-Hosted by the University of Guelph Skeptics and the University of Toronto Secular Alliance. Hemant Mehta comes to Toronto to talk about faith and his experience with “selling his soul”.
I Sold My Soul on Ebay Part 5
22 Jun, 2008. Co-Hosted by the University of Guelph Skeptics and the University of Toronto Secular Alliance. Hemant Mehta comes to Toronto to talk about faith and his experience with “selling his soul”.
I Sold My Soul on Ebay Part 4
22 Jun, 2008. Co-Hosted by the University of Guelph Skeptics and the University of Toronto Secular Alliance. Hemant Mehta comes to Toronto to talk about faith and his experience with “selling his soul”.
I Sold My Soul on Ebay Part 3
22 Jun, 2008. Co-Hosted by the University of Guelph Skeptics and the University of Toronto Secular Alliance. Hemant Mehta comes to Toronto to talk about faith and his experience with “selling his soul”.
I Sold My Soul on Ebay Part 2
22 Jun, 2008. Co-Hosted by the University of Guelph Skeptics and the University of Toronto Secular Alliance. Hemant Mehta comes to Toronto to talk about faith and his experience with “selling his soul”.
I Sold My Soul on Ebay Part 1
22 Jun, 2008. Co-Hosted by the University of Guelph Skeptics and the University of Toronto Secular Alliance. Hemant Mehta comes to Toronto to talk about faith and his experience with “selling his soul”.
Café Inquiry Public Funding of Religious Groups Part 4
06 Jun, 2009. Our second Café Inquiry of the summer focused on the surprising discovery by our political committee regarding how much taxpayer funds go to religious organizations. Religious organizations receive charity status simply for advancing their worldview, so long as it contains a theistic component. Arguing for this will be the famous MPP from Parkdale-Highpark and United Church Minister Cheri DiNovo. Arguing against will be Greg Oliver, Vice President of the Canadian Secular Alliance. Should public funding go to religious communities? What of the non-religious and atheist communities?
Café Inquiry Public Funding of Religious Groups Part 3
06 Jun, 2009. Our second Café Inquiry of the summer focused on the surprising discovery by our political committee regarding how much taxpayer funds go to religious organizations. Religious organizations receive charity status simply for advancing their worldview, so long as it contains a theistic component. Arguing for this will be the famous MPP from Parkdale-Highpark and United Church Minister Cheri DiNovo. Arguing against will be Greg Oliver, Vice President of the Canadian Secular Alliance. Should public funding go to religious communities? What of the non-religious and atheist communities?
Café Inquiry Public Funding of Religious Groups Part 2
06 Jun, 2009. Our second Café Inquiry of the summer focused on the surprising discovery by our political committee regarding how much taxpayer funds go to religious organizations. Religious organizations receive charity status simply for advancing their worldview, so long as it contains a theistic component. Arguing for this will be the famous MPP from Parkdale-Highpark and United Church Minister Cheri DiNovo. Arguing against will be Greg Oliver, Vice President of the Canadian Secular Alliance. Should public funding go to religious communities? What of the non-religious and atheist communities?
Café Inquiry Public Funding of Religious Groups Part 1
06 Jun, 2009. Our second Café Inquiry of the summer focused on the surprising discovery by our political committee regarding how much taxpayer funds go to religious organizations. Religious organizations receive charity status simply for advancing their worldview, so long as it contains a theistic component. Arguing for this will be the famous MPP from Parkdale-Highpark and United Church Minister Cheri DiNovo. Arguing against will be Greg Oliver, Vice President of the Canadian Secular Alliance. Should public funding go to religious communities? What of the non-religious and atheist communities?
Should Canada Cease to be a Monarchy? Part 10/10
Debate about Canada’s status as a Monarchy continues to grow across the country in the wake of Prince Charles’ visit to Canada this past fall. We will be hosting a debate concerning the future of Canada’s Monarchy with Tom Freda, National Director of Citizens for a Canadian Republic, and Garry Toffoli, co-publisher of Monarchy Canada Publications. The debate will be moderated by the Toronto Debate Society and will be followed by questions from the audience.
Should Canada Cease to be a Monarchy? Part 9/10
Debate about Canada’s status as a Monarchy continues to grow across the country in the wake of Prince Charles’ visit to Canada this past fall. We will be hosting a debate concerning the future of Canada’s Monarchy with Tom Freda, National Director of Citizens for a Canadian Republic, and Garry Toffoli, co-publisher of Monarchy Canada Publications. The debate will be moderated by the Toronto Debate Society and will be followed by questions from the audience.
Should Canada Cease to be a Monarchy? Part 8/10
Debate about Canada’s status as a Monarchy continues to grow across the country in the wake of Prince Charles’ visit to Canada this past fall. We will be hosting a debate concerning the future of Canada’s Monarchy with Tom Freda, National Director of Citizens for a Canadian Republic, and Garry Toffoli, co-publisher of Monarchy Canada Publications. The debate will be moderated by the Toronto Debate Society and will be followed by questions from the audience.
Should Canada Cease to be a Monarchy? Part 7/10
Debate about Canada’s status as a Monarchy continues to grow across the country in the wake of Prince Charles’ visit to Canada this past fall. We will be hosting a debate concerning the future of Canada’s Monarchy with Tom Freda, National Director of Citizens for a Canadian Republic, and Garry Toffoli, co-publisher of Monarchy Canada Publications. The debate will be moderated by the Toronto Debate Society and will be followed by questions from the audience.
Should Canada Cease to be a Monarchy? Part 6/10
Debate about Canada’s status as a Monarchy continues to grow across the country in the wake of Prince Charles’ visit to Canada this past fall. We will be hosting a debate concerning the future of Canada’s Monarchy with Tom Freda, National Director of Citizens for a Canadian Republic, and Garry Toffoli, co-publisher of Monarchy Canada Publications. The debate will be moderated by the Toronto Debate Society and will be followed by questions from the audience.
Should Canada Cease to be a Monarchy? Part 5/10
Debate about Canada’s status as a Monarchy continues to grow across the country in the wake of Prince Charles’ visit to Canada this past fall. We will be hosting a debate concerning the future of Canada’s Monarchy with Tom Freda, National Director of Citizens for a Canadian Republic, and Garry Toffoli, co-publisher of Monarchy Canada Publications. The debate will be moderated by the Toronto Debate Society and will be followed by questions from the audience.
Should Canada Cease to be a Monarchy? Part 4/10
Debate about Canada’s status as a Monarchy continues to grow across the country in the wake of Prince Charles’ visit to Canada this past fall. We will be hosting a debate concerning the future of Canada’s Monarchy with Tom Freda, National Director of Citizens for a Canadian Republic, and Garry Toffoli, co-publisher of Monarchy Canada Publications. The debate will be moderated by the Toronto Debate Society and will be followed by questions from the audience.
Should Canada Cease to be a Monarchy? Part 3/10
Debate about Canada’s status as a Monarchy continues to grow across the country in the wake of Prince Charles’ visit to Canada this past fall. We will be hosting a debate concerning the future of Canada’s Monarchy with Tom Freda, National Director of Citizens for a Canadian Republic, and Garry Toffoli, co-publisher of Monarchy Canada Publications. The debate will be moderated by the Toronto Debate Society and will be followed by questions from the audience.
Should Canada Cease to be a Monarchy? Part 2/10
Debate about Canada’s status as a Monarchy continues to grow across the country in the wake of Prince Charles’ visit to Canada this past fall. We will be hosting a debate concerning the future of Canada’s Monarchy with Tom Freda, National Director of Citizens for a Canadian Republic, and Garry Toffoli, co-publisher of Monarchy Canada Publications. The debate will be moderated by the Toronto Debate Society and will be followed by questions from the audience.
Should Canada Cease to be a Monarchy? Part 1/10
Debate about Canada’s status as a Monarchy continues to grow across the country in the wake of Prince Charles’ visit to Canada this past fall. We will be hosting a debate concerning the future of Canada’s Monarchy with Tom Freda, National Director of Citizens for a Canadian Republic, and Garry Toffoli, co-publisher of Monarchy Canada Publications. The debate will be moderated by the Toronto Debate Society and will be followed by questions from the audience.
Christmas Debate at CFI Ontario – Part 6/6
Christmas is awesome? Should non-believers celebrate Christmas?
Christmas Debate at CFI Ontario – Part 5/6
Christmas is awesome? Should non-believers celebrate Christmas?
Christmas Debate at CFI Ontario – Part 4/6
Christmas is awesome? Should non-believers celebrate Christmas?
Christmas Debate at CFI Ontario – Part 3/6
Christmas is awesome? Should non-believers celebrate Christmas?
Christmas Debate at CFI Ontario – Part 2/6
Christmas is awesome? Should non-believers celebrate Christmas?
Christmas Debate at CFI Ontario – Part 1/6
Christmas is awesome? Should non-believers celebrate Christmas?
Dr. John Vervaeke: Is a Secular Spirituality Possible? Part 9/9
The topic of this lecture will be whether a secular spirituality is possible, and how this spirituality relates to important trends in cognitive science and neuroscience.
Dr. John Vervaeke: Is a Secular Spirituality Possible? Part 8/9
The topic of this lecture will be whether a secular spirituality is possible, and how this spirituality relates to important trends in cognitive science and neuroscience.
Dr. John Vervaeke: Is a Secular Spirituality Possible? Part 7/9
The topic of this lecture will be whether a secular spirituality is possible, and how this spirituality relates to important trends in cognitive science and neuroscience.
Dr. John Vervaeke: Is a Secular Spirituality Possible? Part 6/9
The topic of this lecture will be whether a secular spirituality is possible, and how this spirituality relates to important trends in cognitive science and neuroscience.
Dr. John Vervaeke: Is a Secular Spirituality Possible? Part 5/9
The topic of this lecture will be whether a secular spirituality is possible, and how this spirituality relates to important trends in cognitive science and neuroscience.
Dr. John Vervaeke: Is a Secular Spirituality Possible? Part 4/9
The topic of this lecture will be whether a secular spirituality is possible, and how this spirituality relates to important trends in cognitive science and neuroscience.
Dr. John Vervaeke: Is a Secular Spirituality Possible? Part 3/9
The topic of this lecture will be whether a secular spirituality is possible, and how this spirituality relates to important trends in cognitive science and neuroscience.
Dr. John Vervaeke: Is a Secular Spirituality Possible? Part 2/9
The topic of this lecture will be whether a secular spirituality is possible, and how this spirituality relates to important trends in cognitive science and neuroscience.
Dr. John Vervaeke: Is a Secular Spirituality Possible? Part 1/9
The topic of this lecture will be whether a secular spirituality is possible, and how this spirituality relates to important trends in cognitive science and neuroscience.
Reinventing Gravity, with Professor John Moffat – Part 10/10
Something is wrong with gravity! Einstein’s relativity and the theory of quantum mechanics are fundamentally incompatible, which has prompted the last 30 years of work in string theory and quantum gravity. However, John Moffat has identified a bigger problem: not only does Einstein’s theory not work in the world of the very small, but it does not seem to work in the world of the very large either.
Reinventing Gravity, with Professor John Moffat – Part 9/10
Something is wrong with gravity! Einstein’s relativity and the theory of quantum mechanics are fundamentally incompatible, which has prompted the last 30 years of work in string theory and quantum gravity. However, John Moffat has identified a bigger problem: not only does Einstein’s theory not work in the world of the very small, but it does not seem to work in the world of the very large either.
Reinventing Gravity, with Professor John Moffat – Part 8/10
Something is wrong with gravity! Einstein’s relativity and the theory of quantum mechanics are fundamentally incompatible, which has prompted the last 30 years of work in string theory and quantum gravity. However, John Moffat has identified a bigger problem: not only does Einstein’s theory not work in the world of the very small, but it does not seem to work in the world of the very large either.
Reinventing Gravity, with Professor John Moffat – Part 7/10
Something is wrong with gravity! Einstein’s relativity and the theory of quantum mechanics are fundamentally incompatible, which has prompted the last 30 years of work in string theory and quantum gravity. However, John Moffat has identified a bigger problem: not only does Einstein’s theory not work in the world of the very small, but it does not seem to work in the world of the very large either.
Reinventing Gravity, with Professor John Moffat – Part 6/10
Something is wrong with gravity! Einstein’s relativity and the theory of quantum mechanics are fundamentally incompatible, which has prompted the last 30 years of work in string theory and quantum gravity. However, John Moffat has identified a bigger problem: not only does Einstein’s theory not work in the world of the very small, but it does not seem to work in the world of the very large either.
Reinventing Gravity, with Professor John Moffat – Part 5/10
Something is wrong with gravity! Einstein’s relativity and the theory of quantum mechanics are fundamentally incompatible, which has prompted the last 30 years of work in string theory and quantum gravity. However, John Moffat has identified a bigger problem: not only does Einstein’s theory not work in the world of the very small, but it does not seem to work in the world of the very large either.
Reinventing Gravity, with Professor John Moffat – Part 4/10
Something is wrong with gravity! Einstein’s relativity and the theory of quantum mechanics are fundamentally incompatible, which has prompted the last 30 years of work in string theory and quantum gravity. However, John Moffat has identified a bigger problem: not only does Einstein’s theory not work in the world of the very small, but it does not seem to work in the world of the very large either.
Reinventing Gravity, with Professor John Moffat – Part 3/10
Something is wrong with gravity! Einstein’s relativity and the theory of quantum mechanics are fundamentally incompatible, which has prompted the last 30 years of work in string theory and quantum gravity. However, John Moffat has identified a bigger problem: not only does Einstein’s theory not work in the world of the very small, but it does not seem to work in the world of the very large either.
Reinventing Gravity, with Professor John Moffat – Part 2/10
Something is wrong with gravity! Einstein’s relativity and the theory of quantum mechanics are fundamentally incompatible, which has prompted the last 30 years of work in string theory and quantum gravity. However, John Moffat has identified a bigger problem: not only does Einstein’s theory not work in the world of the very small, but it does not seem to work in the world of the very large either.
Reinventing Gravity, with Professor John Moffat – Part 1/10
Something is wrong with gravity! Einstein’s relativity and the theory of quantum mechanics are fundamentally incompatible, which has prompted the last 30 years of work in string theory and quantum gravity. However, John Moffat has identified a bigger problem: not only does Einstein’s theory not work in the world of the very small, but it does not seem to work in the world of the very large either.