IPS Talk: How to Build A Time Machine and IPS Awards (Mr Au

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Yes, I agree fully that the subject matter was extremely thought-provoking and interesting indeed! :)
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Hi Weixing and rest,
Only gotten to graze Paul Davis's lecture before rushing to attend the physics banquet. A few things noted was the extremely easy way that Paul presented his talk, in such a way that any man on the street will understand. Besides the other more technical talks held during the conference (Photochemistry and materials, etc), I believed his talk was made to present in as much a non-technical way as possible in order to spread the enthusaism of physics, and cultivate a greater awareness of the subject to the general public. Nevertheless, the interested individual might like to get a hands on one of his books for a good read. Highly recommended!
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No leh, Remus. I saw you sat till the end of the lecture. You were seated on the same row as I but we were on opposite sides!
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Hi Andrew,
yeah, you were right, couldn't resist seating till the end of the lecture. but left after Davis ended his talk.
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