Brian Greene

Brian Greene is an American theoretical physicist and one of the most prominent string theorists. A professor at Columbia University since 1996, Greene has published several books about his field. The Elegant Universe was turned into a PBS documentary in 2003 with an extensive segment dedicated to Albert Einstein. He commissioned Philip Glass to write an orchestral piece based on his 2008 novel Icarus at the Edge of Time.
Greene was one of many presenters during the 2008 World Science Festival in New York City. He and Alan Alda appeared with Dr. Bunsen Honeydew at a press conference to announce the festival's events.
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