From left: Professors Alan P. Lightman, Troy Van Voorhis, Rosalind W. Picard, and Alex Bryne listen as Dean Daniel E. Hastings PhD ’80 speaks during the discussion portion of the Veritas Forum last Saturday in Kresge Auditorium. The speakers presented their worldview relative to the topics of “life, the universe, and MIT” at the forum, which was followed by a moderated discussion when the speakers answered audience questions. The professors had a diverse range of views on questions of philosophy and religion.

Elizabeth D’Arienzo—The Tech

From left: Professors Alan P. Lightman, Troy Van Voorhis, Rosalind W. Picard, and Alex Bryne listen as Dean Daniel E. Hastings PhD ’80 speaks during the discussion portion of the Veritas Forum last Saturday in Kresge Auditorium. The speakers presented their worldview relative to the topics of “life, the universe, and MIT” at the forum, which was followed by a moderated discussion when the speakers answered audience questions. The professors had a diverse range of views on questions of philosophy and religion. Elizabeth D’Arienzo—The Tech