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Nick Lane, “A Matter of Energy: Biology From First Principles” (Open Agenda, 2021)
Nick Lane, “A Matter of Energy: Biology From First Principles” (Open Agenda, 2021)
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130 minutes
Released:
Sep 24, 2021
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Podcast episode
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A Matter of Energy: Biology From First Principles is based on an in-depth filmed conversation between Howard Burton and Nick Lane, Professor of Evolutionary Biochemistry at University College London and bestselling author. After an inspiring exploration of Nick Lane’s career path, this wide-ranging conversation covers his bioenergetic view of early, evolutionary history, the origin of life and how all complex life is composed of a very particular cell type that we all share, and more.
Howard Burton is the founder of the Ideas Roadshow, Ideas on Film and host of the Ideas Roadshow Podcast. He can be reached at howard@ideasroadshow.com.
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Howard Burton is the founder of the Ideas Roadshow, Ideas on Film and host of the Ideas Roadshow Podcast. He can be reached at howard@ideasroadshow.com.
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Released:
Sep 24, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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