Our universe’s parsimoniousness leads many scientists to theorize on a variety of “higher” causes behind it: some non-materialistic, as one or many God(s), some as materialistic as our own species.

We examine the actual necessity for a creator for Life to form; the connection – continuous or not - between him/her/them and the creation. Is there such a thing as “Providence” and how humans benefit from it?

We debate on the place of the transcendental in sciences; an outlaw, or a legal partner?

Various studies of human brain during pray and meditation have led to a “biology of faith” and the emerging science of Neurotheology; is our brain hardwired for the transcendental, for God(s)?

Participants :

Yannis Almirantis
Theoretical Biologist; Associate Research Scientist, Institute of Biology Hellenic National Center of Scientific Research Demokritos.

Panos Ligomenidis
Physicist; Member of the Academy of Athens; Professor Emeritus State University of Maryland, USA.

Eftichios Bitsakis
Philosopher – Theoretical Physicist; Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, University of Ioannina, Greece.

Moderator :

Yannis Bacharas
Economist. Member of the Board of Directors of Delphi Society.