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Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate

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The late Dr. Isaac Asimov, one of the most prolific and influential authors of our time, was a dear friend and supporter of the American Museum of Natural History. In his memory, the Hayden Planetarium is honored to host the annual Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate: a panel series generously endowed by relatives, friends and admirers of Isaac Asimov and his work. The Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate brings the finest minds in the world to the Museum each year to debate pressing questions on the frontier of scientific discovery. Proceeds from ticket sales of the Isaac Asimov Memorial Panels benefit the scientific and educational programs of the Hayden Planetarium.

Planetarium Programs 2014 Asimov Debate: Selling Space Space exploration is entering a new era with the birth of private aerospace companies whose goal is to commercialize space. Video 2013 Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate: The Existence of Nothing The concept of nothing is as old as zero itself. Video 2012 Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate Physicists consider evidence for faster-than-light neutrinos. Video 2011 Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate Physicists consider “The Theory of Everything.” Planetarium Programs 2010 Asimov Debate: Moon, Mars and Beyond On the Rose Center's 10th Anniversary, panelists discuss "Is Earth Unique?"
From Planets to Plutoids 2009
Mining the Sky 2008
The Pioneer Anomaly 2007
Universe: One or Many? 2006
The Enigma of Alien Solar Systems 2005
The Dark Side 2004
The Big Bang 2003
The Search For Life In the Universe 2002
The Theory of Everything 2001