Arto Annila's guest appearances

Arto Annila

Finding Genius Podcast

FutureTech Podcast

Toshihiro Shioda

Anthony Trewavas

Jason Wolfe

Kelly Glazer Baron

Kevin Kastelnik

Denis Noble

Mark Russell

Gaetan Chevalier

Azizi A. Seixas

Christopher Barrett

Ben Atkinson

Adrian Bejan

David Brady

J.A. Jones

Cavin Balaster

OwlTail

Dr. Annila, biophysics professor, searches through the intricacies of the time and space relationship in this discussion. He explains:  What Darwin's theory of natural selection has to do with physics equations. Why aspects of human existence are less about the origin of life and more about quanta (photons). How and why evolution is quantifiable and what we can then infer about living versus nonliving elements.  When he began his professorship of biophysics, Dr. Annila of the University of Helsinki thought about the prevalence of change and motion in evolution and how those are the basis of physics. This made him wonder why there was no equation for evolution. Thus began an exploration of the time and space relationship and his applying physics laws to the theory of evolution. He begins by explaining aspects of human existence like this: when our bodies give off heat, this act takes place over time. Furthermore, this heat is composed of photons. So as we lose energy, we also experience time; in fact, energy moves through time. Furthermore, this means we can speaks of this in terms of a mathematical formula. Light (or photons) has a wavelength, which divided by the speed of light produces time. Time has become a concrete quantity rather than an abstract. He goes on to show how this means our distinctions of life versus nonlife are false—there really is no "origin of life" question, because the question is irrelevant. By altering how we approach aspects of human existence, he hopes to alter our understanding of evolutionary change. For more, see his university home page: https://www.mv.helsinki.fi/home/aannila/arto/index

Dr. Annila, biophysics professor, searches through the intricacies of the time and space relationship in this discussion. He explains: <ul> <li>What Darwin's theory of natural selection has to do with physics equations.</li> <li>Why aspects of human existence are less about the origin of life and more about quanta (photons).</li> <li>How and why evolution is quantifiable and what we can then infer about living versus nonliving elements.</li> </ul> When he began his professorship of biophysics, Dr. Annila of the University of Helsinki thought about the prevalence of change and motion in evolution and how those are the basis of physics. This made him wonder why there was no equation for evolution. Thus began an exploration of the time and space relationship and his applying physics laws to the theory of evolution. He begins by explaining aspects of human existence like this: when our bodies give off heat, this act takes place over time. Furthermore, this heat is composed of photons. So as we lose energy, we also experience time; in fact, energy moves through time. Furthermore, this means we can speaks of this in terms of a mathematical formula. Light (or photons) has a wavelength, which divided by the speed of light produces time. Time has become a concrete quantity rather than an abstract. He goes on to show how this means our distinctions of life versus nonlife are false—there really is no "origin of life" question, because the question is irrelevant. By altering how we approach aspects of human existence, he hopes to alter our understanding of evolutionary change. For more, see his university home page: <a href="https://www.mv.helsinki.fi/home/aannila/arto/index" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mv.helsinki.fi/home/aannila/arto/index</a>

The Physics of Evolution: Professor Arto Annila Finds Photons as the Opening to a New Understanding

Dr. Annila, biophysics professor, explores the time and space relationship in this podcast. When you listen, you'll hear him discuss:  Why he thinks Darwin's theory of natural selection can be approached through physics. How questions we ask about aspects of human existence change if we consider that everything is quanta (photons). If everything is about motion, we can approach life and non-living factors the same way.  Early in his days as a new professor of biophysics, Dr. Annila of the University of Helsinki asked why there was no equation for evolution yet. After all, life is all about motion. That question took him on this voyage he explores in his book and in his research. He looks at the theory of evolution in terms of physics. For example, he explains the time and space relationship like this: losing heat takes place over time. Photons that we lose as we cool off are not only carrying energy but also time. This means energy is carried over a period of time: energy and time go hand in hand and this can be a mathematical formula. Why? Because photons have a wavelength. A wavelength divided by the speed of light equals time. This makes time a concreate concept rather than an abstract. He continues to explain that it is a contrived idea that evolution should be limited to animals and explains that there's nothing special in life versus nonlife according to his theories. Finally, this understanding changes how we approach many aspects of human existence. An understanding of everything as photons opens up a new understanding of all matter. For more, see his university home page: https://www.mv.helsinki.fi/home/aannila/arto/index

Dr. Annila, biophysics professor, explores the time and space relationship in this podcast. When you listen, you'll hear him discuss: <ul> <li>Why he thinks Darwin's theory of natural selection can be approached through physics.</li> <li>How questions we ask about aspects of human existence change if we consider that everything is quanta (photons).</li> <li>If everything is about motion, we can approach life and non-living factors the same way.</li> </ul> Early in his days as a new professor of biophysics, Dr. Annila of the University of Helsinki asked why there was no equation for evolution yet. After all, life is all about motion. That question took him on this voyage he explores in his book and in his research. He looks at the theory of evolution in terms of physics. For example, he explains the time and space relationship like this: losing heat takes place over time. Photons that we lose as we cool off are not only carrying energy but also time. This means energy is carried over a period of time: energy and time go hand in hand and this can be a mathematical formula. Why? Because photons have a wavelength. A wavelength divided by the speed of light equals time. This makes time a concreate concept rather than an abstract. He continues to explain that it is a contrived idea that evolution should be limited to animals and explains that there's nothing special in life versus nonlife according to his theories. Finally, this understanding changes how we approach many aspects of human existence. An understanding of everything as photons opens up a new understanding of all matter. For more, see his university home page: <a href="https://www.mv.helsinki.fi/home/aannila/arto/index" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mv.helsinki.fi/home/aannila/arto/index</a>

Everything is Light: Professor Arto Annila Discusses How this Changes the Questions of Life's Origins