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Quantum Mechanics is one of the greatest scientific theories of the 20th Century. It is also one of the most confusing. Throwing “classic physics and mechanics” out the door, theorists like Einstein, Schrödinger and Bohr created a crazy set of “rules” to describe the motion of atomic and subatomic particles. But in the quantum world time becomes fluid, separate and unconnected systems can affect each other, and an observer can affect the state of a system just by being an observer! Is the lesson of quantum mechanics that there is no difference between Epistemology and Ontology, that “being” and “knowing” are intertwined? If it sounds crazy and complicated, it is because these folks are trying to describe the foundations of reality! As one physicist remarked: “if you think you understand quantum theory, then you do not understand quantum theory”. Tonight’s guest, LOUISA GILDER has written a complete history of quantum theory told through a series of imagined lively conversations taken from the writings of all the principles. This amazing book brings out the humanity of the scientists involved and manages to put a human face on a decidedly abstract yet important scientific endeavor. Her stunning book is THE AGE OF ENTANGLEMENT: WHEN QUANTUM PHYSICS WAS REBORN.

The move is on. Increasingly more and more women are playing an
important role in the wine industry.  This truly long overdue evolution
and revolution finds more women entering and becoming acknowledged in
the wine world as winemakers, sommeliers, negotiants, writes and
merchants.  From the way they purchase wine to the way they taste and
evaluate it, women have made a lasting impression on this once male
dominated industry.  It's a great time to enjoy the fruit of the vine. 
So please join me for this special series that highlights a number of
remarkable and talented women who want to share their wine experiences
with you. 

Mary Ann Vangrin has been named director of public relations  for Clos
du Val Winery and Goelet Wine Estates. Vangrin has managed public
relations and corporate communications for many of the industry’s most
notable brands, including Robert Mondavi Winery, Sutter Home
Winery/Trinchero Family Estates and Domaine Chandon.

She is the second guest in the series Women In Wine on The Public Eye.

AT 9:30: Tonight on Inquiry we take a “behind the scenes” tour of one of the great museums of the world, the Natural History Museum of London. Former Senior Paleontologist at the museum, RICHARD FORTEY, takes us through the labyrinthine off limits hallways behind the public galleries of this grand institution, and introduces us to just a few of the great, and sometimes rather eccentric minds that lived and worked here. Dr. Fortey’s wonderful and rambling grand tour of the museum is titled DRY ROOM No. 1: THE SECRET LIFE OF THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM.

Tonight on Inquiry we spend a wonderful half an hour with one of the greatest living actors of stage, film and television, as well as a brilliant raconteur: CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER. Mr. Plummer talks about his early days on stage in Canada, New York, Connecticut and even Bermuda and some of the legendary fellow thespians that he had the pleasure to work with. From star turns as Hamlet and Mark Antony to character acting as a Klignon Colonel in a Star Trek film to his critically acclaimed portrait of the “Great Profile”, Christopher Plummer’s acting career has been deeply rich and wonderfully varied. Mr. Plummer’s ribald, fascinating, generous and truly entertaining account of his life on stage is IN SPITE OF MYSELF: A MEMOIR. Don’t miss this show!