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FQXi 2009, also known as "The Nature of Time: Past, Present, and Future," was a conference organized by the Foundational Questions Institute (FQXi) to explore the concept of time from a multidisciplinary perspective. It took place from June 28-July 3, 2009 in Reykjavik, Iceland.
The conference featured talks from renowned scientists, philosophers, and theorists including Lee Smolin, Roger Penrose, Carlo Rovelli, and Max Tegmark. The full list of speakers can be found on the FQXi website.
The conference covered a wide range of topics related to the nature of time, including the arrow of time, the role of time in quantum mechanics, and the possibility of time travel. Other topics included the origins of the universe, the nature of causality, and the concept of free will.
The talks from FQXi 2009 are available on the FQXi website. They can be accessed by clicking on the "Talks" tab and selecting "FQXi 2009" from the dropdown menu. The talks are organized by session and can be viewed in video or audio format.
FQXi 2009 brought together experts from different fields to discuss fundamental questions about the nature of time. It sparked new ideas and collaborations, and continues to be a valuable resource for those interested in the topic. The talks from the conference provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of research on the nature of time and serve as a valuable reference for future studies.