New Statistics and Prediction

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In the first part of their discussion, Joe Silk and John Peacock compare approaches to statistics and how these bear on predictions in cosmology, including Weinberg’s prediction of the cosmological constant.

This discussion was conducted at Trinity College, Oxford, on May 12, 2016.

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The Physics of Fine-Tuning

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philosophy of science

cosmology

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Department: Department of Physics

Date Added: 13/07/2016

Duration: 00:30:02

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Practical Fine-Tuning

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The Physics of Fine-Tuning

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In the fourth part of their discussion, Luke Barnes and David Sloan look for ways the fine-tuning problems can lead to advances in physics.

This discussion was conducted at Trinity College, Oxford, on May 13, 2016.

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The Physics of Fine-Tuning

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philosophy of science

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Department: Department of Physics

Date Added: 13/07/2016

Duration: 00:22:29

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Comparing Theories

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The Physics of Fine-Tuning

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In the third part of their discussion, Luke Barnes and David Sloan puzzle over the way we compare theories, and whether there can be a theory that doesn’t have some unexplained posits.

This discussion was conducted at Trinity College, Oxford, on May 13, 2016.

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The Physics of Fine-Tuning

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philosophy of science

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Department: Department of Physics

Date Added: 13/07/2016

Duration: 00:31:36

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New Approaches to Probability

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In the second part of their discussion, Luke Barnes and David Sloan go over the difference between frequentist and bayesian statistics, and how this difference applies to astrophysics and cosmology.

This discussion was conducted at Trinity College, Oxford, on May 13, 2016.

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The Physics of Fine-Tuning

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philosophy of science

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Department: Department of Physics

Date Added: 13/07/2016

Duration: 00:22:50

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What Is Fine-Tuning?

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The Physics of Fine-Tuning

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In the first part of their discussion, Luke Barnes and David Sloan come up with a working understanding of fine-tuning. They also discuss various examples of fine-tuning in physics. This discussion was conducted at Trinity College, Oxford, on May 13, 2016

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The Physics of Fine-Tuning

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Department: Department of Physics

Date Added: 13/07/2016

Duration: 00:22:51

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FMR 52 - Conceptual challenges and practical solutions in situations of internal displacement

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Thinking ahead: displacement, transition, solutions (Forced Migration Review 52)

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In situations of internal displacement, a variety of political, operational, ethical and practical challenges complicate our understanding and response and the adequate implementation of durable solutions.

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Thinking ahead: displacement, transition, solutions (Forced Migration Review 52)

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forced migration review

Department: Refugee Studies Centre

Date Added: 12/07/2016

Duration: 00:15:51

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FMR 52 - Potential of protection capacity building to assist transition

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Thinking ahead: displacement, transition, solutions (Forced Migration Review 52)

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If protection capacity building is successful, it can contribute to establishing asylum systems that lead to local integration.

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Thinking ahead: displacement, transition, solutions (Forced Migration Review 52)

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Sarah Deardorff Miller

Julian Lehmann

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Department: Refugee Studies Centre

Date Added: 12/07/2016

Duration: 00:11:40

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FMR 52 - Energy solutions with both humanitarian and development pay-offs

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Thinking ahead: displacement, transition, solutions (Forced Migration Review 52)

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Energy services are essential to the most basic human needs.

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Thinking ahead: displacement, transition, solutions (Forced Migration Review 52)

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forced migration review

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Date Added: 12/07/2016

Duration: 00:13:26

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FMR 52 - Uganda’s approach to refugee self-reliance

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Thinking ahead: displacement, transition, solutions (Forced Migration Review 52)

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Uganda has chosen inclusion over marginalisation; rather than coerce refugees into camps, Uganda upholds their rights to work, to attend school and to move freely.