What brings about the end of the universe? That's the big question from astronaut André Kuipers. Theoretical physicist Jan Pieter van der Schaar explains that with the knowledge we have now, we can predict the future of the universe over billions of years. However, making statements about how the universe ends is much more difficult. According to philosopher of science Henk de Regt, theoretical research into the fate of the universe raises questions about where the limit lies in what we can do with scientific research.
Henk de Regt in podcast series Big Questions
In an episode of the Dutch podcast series Big Questions by the Rijksmuseum Boerhaave, philosopher of science Henk de Regt suggests that research into the end of the universe explores the boundaries of science.
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- Prof. H.W. de Regt (Henk)
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- Institute for Science in Society