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A few events and interviews
Talking book things, here are a few relevant events and interviews for your perusal. Sydney Ideas Talk: Why Are We Here? Physics and the Fortunate Universe Geraint and I will be speaking at the Sydney...
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Sydney Book Launch! November 25, 2016
Hosted by Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, join authors Geraint Lewis and Luke Barnes on a scientific journey to the amazing conclusion that our universe is fine-tuned for intelligent life. A presentation will be...
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Sydney Talk Next Monday
Just a reminder that you can see Geraint Lewis and myself talking at Westmead in Sydney next Monday, 5th December. It’s free! Why are we here? Physics and the Fortunate Universe Professor Geraint Lewis...
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International Conference on the Physics of Fine-Tuning
Planning on being in Crete in June 2017? Then why not come along to Oxford University’s International Conference on the Physics of Fine-Tuning: The Consolidation of Fine-Tuning Project’s capstone...
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Wall Street Journal review of “A Fortunate Universe”
Gino Segre has kindly reviewed “A Fortunate Universe” for The Wall Street Journal, (Sat/Sun Dec 31, 2016 – Jan 1, 2017). It’s behind a paywall, unfortunately, but here are some highlights. The...
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Talk in Sydney: The Universe for Beginners
I’ll be speaking in Sydney on Monday 16th January at the Macarthur Astronomy Forum. It’s free and open to everyone. The details: The Universe for Beginners Abstract: The night sky might seem to be a...
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The Great US Book Tour!
I’ll be touring the USA at the end of February, early March so come along and hear all about the book, fine-tuning, life and the multiverse! Indiana, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, Oklahoma,...
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Upcoming Events in Sydney and Canberra
I’ll be speaking around Sydney and Canberra over the next few weeks, so come along and hear about all things astronomy and the universe! Penrith Observatory – Saturday, 6 May Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm...
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Adding Another Ego: Whiplash
This isn’t my usual topic on this blog, and I’ll get back to some science shortly, but I’ve got something on my mind. For me, a good movie is one that I’m still thinking about long after I see it. I’m...
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The Great UK Book Tour!
Geraint Lewis and I are off to the United Kingdom in October 2017 for a series of blockbuster events! Come and see our double act! We’re still putting a few details together, so stay tuned – I’ll...
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New Philosophy Paper: Fine-tuning in the context of Bayesian theory testing
I’ve recently had my first philosophy paper published! It appears in the European Journal for Philosophy of Science, and is available online for free here (I think – tell me in the comments if it...
View ArticleAudiobook of A Fortunate Universe: OUT NOW!
The audiobook of “A Fortunate Universe: Life in a Finely Tuned Cosmos” has arrived!!! Audible Amazon iTunes It will be out on a few other platforms soon, we’re told by the distributor. We have...
View ArticleSpeaking in Sydney Tomorrow: The Universe and Entropy
I’m in the final stages of moving to a new position at Western Sydney University, so prepare for some more blogging soon about new and important things! In the meantime, I’ll be speaking in Sydney...
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Speaking at University Of Technology, Sydney on Monday
I’ll be speaking at University Of Technology, Sydney on Monday 16th April, 2018. This event was originally pitched to me as another talk about the book, but has since evolved into a four-person...
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Speaking in Perth on Thursday 10th May
I’ll be speaking at The Atrium Theatrette in Perth next thursday, on the topic of the fine-tuning of the universe for life. It’s a ticketed event, but you get drinks and canapes for your $30. Time:...
View ArticleNew Press Release: Simulations of Galaxy Formation in the Multiverse
My most recent paper with Pascal Elahi (UWA), Jaime Salcido (Durham), Richard Bower (Durham) and Geraint Lewis (Sydney), as part of the Eagle Collaboration, is doing the rounds of the popular press....
View ArticleSpeaking in Melbourne Tomorrow
I’ll be speaking at St Hilary’s in Melbourne tomorrow, on the topic of the fine-tuning of the universe for life. It’s free! Time: 8pm-9:30pm, 29th May, 2018 Location: 12 John St, Kew Victoria More...
View ArticleUpcoming Talks in Sydney
I’ve got a few talks upcoming in Sydney. Come and see the show! 2 August 2018, Sutherland Astronomical Society Title: Following Light to the Beginning of the Universe Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm Location:...
View ArticlePhD Position at Western Sydney University
Want to simulate some other universes with me? Looking for life in a (simulated) cosmos? Desperate to test some multiverse theories? You too could make classy videos like this! Using supercomputer...
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Fine-Tuning and the Sharp-Shooter Fallacy
(This is a repurposed Facebook comment.) The Fine-Tuning Argument (FLA) is accused of committing the Texas sharpshooter fallacy. Sam the shooter wants to hit a bullseye, but isn’t having much luck....
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