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 followed by a panel discussion, Q&A, and an opportunity to meet the authors.
Messel Lecture Theatre,
Sydney Nanoscience Hub
The University of Sydney
25th Nov 2016, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
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I went to the launch and thought it very good, except for the nagging feeling of what WASN’T said. Essentially the presentation was an elaboration of various forms of design argument, albeit in respect of the Universe as a whole, rather than on the basis of biology. As it happens, I am generally on the authors’ side of the argument. But I found it a bit puzzling that nothing was made explicit about the philosophical (or possibly theological) implications of what they were saying. I suppose, perhaps, it’s an apophatic approach – saying something by not saying it – but I think it would have been better if the implication had been spelled out, instead of just left hanging in the background.