We aim to address the following questions about the universe, and the generation of knowledge and discovery:
- What is the fundamental nature of matter and spacetime?
- What forces shape physical reality?
- What is the meaning of “discovery” when AI and simulation guide the pursuit of truth?
- How can partnership between science and interactive visual media boost awe and ownership of discovery, free of educational prerequisites?
We are a team of field-leading experts in astronomy, physics, computer science, philosophy, and cinematic arts, proposing creation of an interdisciplinary Hub to begin to answer these questions and challenge long-standing paradigms in cosmology and epistemology. Our key science deliverables include state-of-the-art simulations of the universe and critical steps towards comprehensive observational tests of the biggest unknowns in cosmology, including the physics of dark matter and neutrino particles. We also aim to examine epistemological implications of reliance on simulation and artificial intelligence in sciences and rethink the meaning of understanding and discovery. We will redefine the way the broader public interacts with cosmological discovery, using interactive visual media to promote intuitive conceptualization of cosmology.
