Episode

Horizon: The Anthropic Principle

Name: Horizon: The Anthropic Principle
Released: 1987-05-18
Duration: 60 min
Cast: Michael Mosley, Paul Vaughan, Alice Roberts, Hannah Fry, Richard Feynman

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Overview

Discussion of the Anthropic Principle, a scientific theory for man's place in th e Universe.

Details

Series: Horizon
Season: Season 24
Episode: Episode 17
Air date: 1987-05-18
Runtime: 60 min

Episode context

The Anthropic Principle is Episode 17 in 1987 of Horizon. It aired on 1987-05-18. The runtime is 60 min.

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