Science of Discworld event at the Science Gallery, with Terry Pratchett and more

darraghdoyle · 14-06-2012 12:35pm #1

THE SCIENCE OF DISCWORLD - WITH TERRY PRATCHETT, IAN STEWART AND JACK COHEN

Thursday June 28, 2012 - http://sciencegallery.com/events/2012/06/science-discworld-terry-pratchett-ian-stewart-and-jack-cohen

To celebrate the lesser known festival Ankh-Morpork* City of Science 2012, Science Gallery will host a very special event with the author of the iconic Discworld series, Terry Pratchett. Joining him will be the co-authors of The Science of Discworld series, Ian Stewart and Jack Cohen. The Science of Discworld series spans three books so far, each incorporating fictional stories from Pratchett's Discworld universe - which has a very different set of natural rules than our own - with serious scientific discussion.

Join us for a rare opportunity to discuss the origins of the universe and the beginnings of life (as well as its inevitable evolution) - all from a Discworld perspective - with the creator of Discworld and the scientists who brought it closer it to our reality. There will be a panel discussion with the authors, followed by a Q&A session where you will get to ask them about the physics of Unseen University, the evolution of The Librarian, and how this satirical fantasy universe has inspired three books on science.

AMAZING.

14-06-2012 1:36pm

A friend posted this up on their Facebook page and, I must admit, I almost cried with joy at the fact that Pratchett is going to be there.

Tickets bought and I will most certainly be there.

kylith · 14-06-2012 10:39pm

I just found my birthday present!!!!

Blackhorse Slim · 16-06-2012 3:25pm

I'd like to get to this, but I'll be working. I'm currently reading Science of Discworld III, too.

Soul Cake Duck · 19-06-2012 12:04am

That's it booking next Thursday off work, this is a must!

seagull · 20-06-2012 12:36pm

Already sold out! I am now an unhappy camper.

Sarky · 22-06-2012 12:09pm

Might be worth noting that there seem to be inconsistencies between computers and some smartphones regarding the date. My sister had almost convinced me this was on the 27th because that's what's showing up on her phone. she's checked some other peoples' phones and got the same thing. So, uh, make sure you're not a day early?