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When is a theory good enough?

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The Physics of Fine-Tuning
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In the third part of their discussion, Pedro Ferreira and Jerome Martin talk about whether one should look for a deeper physical theory when one’s current theory is well-supported by observation.
They discuss the rise of inflationary theory, its alternatives, and our expectations for future physics. This discussion was conducted at the University of Oxford on March 15, 2017.

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The Physics of Fine-Tuning
People
Pedro Ferreira
Jerome Martin
Keywords
fine-tuning
Physics
cosmology
philosophy of physics
inflation
Department: Department of Physics
Date Added: 04/04/2017
Duration: 00:14:10

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