"The infinite! No other question has ever moved so profoundly the spirit of man," said David Hilbert, one of the most influential mathematicians of the 19th century. A subject extensively studied by philosophers, mathematicians, and more recently, physicists and cosmologists, infinity still stands as an enigma of the intellectual world. Thinkers clash over questions such as: Does infinity exist? Can it be found in the physical world? What types of infinity are there? Through an interdisciplinary discussion with some of the world's leading thinkers, this program will delve into the many facets of infinity and address some of the deepest questions and controversies that mention of the infinite continues to inspire.

This program is part of the Big Ideas Series, made possible with support from the John Templeton Foundation.

The World Science Festival gathers great minds in science and the arts to produce live and digital content that allows a broad general audience to engage with scientific discoveries. Our mission is to cultivate a general public informed by science, inspired by its wonder, convinced of its value, and prepared to engage with its implications for the future.

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Original Program Date: May 31, 2013
MODERATOR: Keith Devlin
PARTICIPANTS: Raphael Bousso, Philip Clayton, Steven Strogatz, W. Hugh Woodin

What is Infinity? 00:04

Philip Clayton and the history of Infinity? 2:34

Philosopher Mahavira's role in infinity. 7:22

Steven Strogatz and the mathematics of infinity. 14:16

Hilbert's infinite hotel 18:04

What is Cantor's diagonal proof? 25:05

Continuum hypothesis and what it means to infinity. 28:16

Hugh Woodin and solving the Continuum hypothesis 29:44

Raphael Bousso on infinity and its role in physics. 37:20

Using infinity to make accurate predictions. 47:35

Infinity: Mathematics, Physics and Philosophy. 53:04

Mathematical equivalence of full sentences. 57:10

What is infinity only works as a mental concept? 1:06:30

Final thoughts on infinity? 1:14:20

In recent years, machines have grown increasingly capable of listening, communicating, and learning—transforming the way they collaborate with us, and significantly impacting our economy, health, and daily routines. Who, or what, are these thinking machines? As we teach them to become more sophisticated, how will they complement our lives? What will separate their ways of thinking from ours? And what happens when these machines understand data, concepts, and behaviors too big or impenetrable for humans to grasp? We were joined by IBM’s WATSON, the computer Jeopardy! champion, along with leading roboticists and computer scientists, to explore the thinking machines of today and the possibilities to come in the not-too-distant future.

The World Science Festival gathers great minds in science and the arts to produce live and digital content that allows a broad general audience to engage with scientific discoveries. Our mission is to cultivate a general public informed by science, inspired by its wonder, convinced of its value, and prepared to engage with its implications for the future.

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Original Program Date: June 4, 2011
MODERATOR: Faith Salie
PARTICIPANTS: Rodney Brooks, David Ferrucci, Eric Horvitz, Hod Lipson

Video Introduction: "Can Machines Think?" 00:13

Faith Salie's Introduction 02:40

Participant Introductions 04:13

Behavior based robotics. 08:14

Domo the robot. 10:34

Interacting with robots. 15:08

What is the Uncanny Valley Theory? 16:12

Why did Watson want to take on Jeopardy? 20:56

What has Watson gotten wrong? 29:24

Did Watson get faster at thinking? 36:40

Where are we on building real AI? 44:30

Using AI in the medical Field. 52:40

Weak AI vs Strong AI 58:50

Is there something different about a real human that a perfect replica of a human? 01:00:55

What does self awareness mean? 01:05:20

The challenge of teaching AI to problem solve. 01:12:47

The future is to get AI to ask questions. 01:18:40

What are the negatives of creating AI? 01:24:40

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This video discusses how all exponential growth eventually tapers off, through one mechanism or another.

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What does it take to build a future in Africa on our own terms?

In this Webnation Africa podcast, a University of Ghana professor shares his perspective on Black history, cultural identity, education, economic ownership and repatriation. Drawing on his experience living in Ghana, he discusses why he believes the way we learn history affects the choices we make today—from where we spend our money to how we build communities.

We also explore the history of the transatlantic slave trade, the meaning of returning to Ghana, and a difficult question: can political freedom last without economic independence?

This is a conversation with a range of historical interpretations and personal views. We invite you to listen critically and share where you agree, disagree, or want to learn more.

In this episode: African history and the transatlantic slave trade • Ghana and repatriation • Education and cultural identity • Black owned businesses • Economic independence • Building community in Africa

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Chapters:
00:00 Can Black People Build Freedom in Africa? | Opening Preview
01:28 Introduction to the Webnation Africa Podcast
02:29 Meet the University of Ghana Professor
04:04 Ghanaian Citizenship and the Right to Repatriate
07:45 What Repatriation Means Beyond a Visit
10:05 Slavery, Family Separation and Historical Memory
11:35 Challenging Claims About African Ancestry
13:35 Who Profited From the Slave Trade?
15:10 Building Spaces for Dialogue and Reconnection
16:30 Webnation Ghana Trip
17:45 Religion, Culture and Colonial Influence
22:45 Conversations Between Ghanaians and Returning Diasporans
27:00 Learning the Language and Integrating in Ghana
31:00 Beauty Standards and Cultural Identity
34:25 Why He Has Stayed in Ghana for Nearly 19 Years
37:55 Can Africa Build Economic Independence?
43:50 Where Does Our Money Go?
48:30 The Need for African Owned Media
57:30 Identity, Power and the “Black Ant” Analogy
1:02:20 What Schools Teach About African History
1:07:00 Religion, Wealth and Community Choices
1:11:20 The History Before 1619
1:13:35 Succeeding Without Hiding Your Identity
1:18:00 Can Leaders Change Without Cultural Change?
1:20:15 How to Connect With the Guest
1:24:10 Closing


Guest Info :
Obenfo(Professor) Obádélé Bakari Kambon
+233 24 919 5150
obadele.kambon@gmail.com

EVENTS, TICKETS & RSVP LINKS

OPEN D.O.O.R. DIALOGUES
October 30, 2026 | University of Ghana
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ABIBITUMI ABIBIFAHODIE FILM FESTIVAL
October 16–17, 2026

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4TH ABIBITUMI CONFERENCE — CONSTRUCTION OF BLACK CIVILIZATION
December 12–13, 2026 | Abibitumi Headquarters, Akuapem Mampong, Ghana

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ABIBIFAHODIE FESTIVAL — FREE ADMISSION
December 12–13, 2026 | Abibitumi Headquarters, Akuapem Mampong, Ghana
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28TH ANNUAL SANKƆFA JOURNEY TO GHANA
December 11–21, 2026
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