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The Physics of Fine-Tuning
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We’re at a particularly interesting time in the evolution of the universe. Rafael Alves Batista and Rocky Kolb chat about the interesting features of our time, and why we should--or should not--expect to be living now.
This discussion was conducted in the Dennis Sciama Theatre at the Denys Wilkinson Building, Oxford, on September 8, 2016.



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The Physics of Fine-Tuning
People
Rocky Kolb
Rafael Alves Batista
Keywords
fine-tuning
Physics
science
philosophy of science
astronomy
dark matter
Department: Department of Physics
Date Added: 12/10/2016
Duration: 00:12:42

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