When we all understand science is chiefly to KNOW, that which pertains to truth, it is interesting when someone from Isaac Asimov 2011 memorial debate said:
Science is not about what's true or what might be true; Science is about what people with originally diversed view points can be forced to believe by the way of public evidence. - Dr. Lee Smolin
When we only perceive ourselves as merely academic observers of the cosmos, it is still a form of path of seekers nonetheless.
Having rewatching that show, I see Jim Gates may be of a theistic background. Source codes in the universe?