

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: A Story of Blacksmiths and Smartphones
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 am – Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 am
- **Event Description**: Join us as we journey down the path that connects horseshoes to pocket computers in this one-of-a-kind talk by internationally renowned physicist Gordon Baym.

Specifically crafted for a non-technical audience, Professor Baym is not only entertaining but provides a relevant and real-world overview of quantum mechanics thus far... and where it might be going in the not-too-distant future.

No prior physics knowledge required, questions are encouraged, curiosity and a sense of humour are a must!

This talk was made possible with funding from Te Whai Ao - Dodd-Walls Centre.


As Rutherford's Den is a heritage space it is a non-accessible space.

? Sun 18 Jan 
⏰ 6.30pm - 7.30pm 
? Rutherford's Den 
?️ FREE

Recommended 12+yrs

For more information head over to: https://www.artscentre.org.nz/whats-on/a-story-of-blacksmiths-and-smartphones/
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- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Christchurch
- **state**: CA
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, New Zealand 8014
- **lat**: -43.53112
- **long**: 172.62834
- **full address**: 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, New Zealand 8014, New Zealand

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora (https://allevents.in/org/the-arts-centre-te-matatiki-toi-ora/24770406)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 2 Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch, New Zealand 8014, New Zealand
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about A Story of Blacksmiths and Smartphones ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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