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Born on February 1, 1947 in Andalusia, Alabama, United States, Frank J. Tipler is a non-fiction writer, university teacher and theoretical physicist. As of 2026, Frank J. Tipler is 79 years old. Schooling on record includes University of Maryland. Credited works include The Physics of Immortality: Modern Cosmology, God and the Resurrection of the Dead and The Anthropic Cosmological Principle.
My Take
Frank Tipler is one of the most provocative figures I've come across in physics. A serious mathematical cosmologist at Tulane, co-author of the respected Anthropic Cosmological Principle, he then veered into territory most colleagues won't touch: arguing in The Physics of Immortality that cosmology itself could deliver resurrection of the dead at an Omega Point. I'm skeptical of the conclusions, and I think many physicists are too, but I find his willingness to chase the question genuinely interesting. Whether he's right or wildly overreaching, Tipler reminds me that the line between rigorous science and metaphysical speculation can get thrillingly, riskily thin.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Frank J. Tipler
- Name (Japanese)
- フランク・ティプラー
- Reading
- ふらんく・てぃぷらー
- Born
- February 1, 1947 (age 79)
- Origin
- Andalusia, Alabama, United States
- Occupation
- physicist / non-fiction writer / university teacher / theoretical physicist / mathematician
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Boar
2. Background
- University
- University of Maryland
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | The Physics of Immortality: Modern Cosmology, God and the Resurrection of the Dead |
| Notable work | The Anthropic Cosmological Principle |
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5. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Frank J. Tipler born?
Born February 1, 1947 (age 79).
Where is Frank J. Tipler from?
Frank J. Tipler is from Andalusia, Alabama, United States.
What does Frank J. Tipler do?
Frank J. Tipler works as physicist, non-fiction writer, university teacher, theoretical physicist, mathematician.
What is Frank J. Tipler known for?
Notable works include The Physics of Immortality: Modern Cosmology, God and the Resurrection of the Dead, The Anthropic Cosmological Principle.
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