December 9, 2024

Alex Holcombe critiques the lack of open debate in scientific discourse and introduces "Evidence Chart," a tool designed to allow structured, side-by-side comparisons of competing theories to foster transparency and critical examination.

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  • "What Exists in the Quantum Universe by Steve Giddings"Quantum mechanics is undoubtedly one of the most successful physical theories, and seemingly all observed events respect its principles. However, will it still hold true for the Ultimate Quantum Theory? What implications does it have for questions like "What exists?", "What are observations?", and "What is the structure of quantum gravity?" Join Steve Giddings as he delves into these profound topics.
  • "A Mock Debate on Time with JULIAN BARBOUR AND TIM MAUDLIN": Julian Barbour and Tim Maudlin argue their opposite position on whether time is a fundamental reality or an illusion shaped by human perception and experience.
  • Panel -- Is Free Will Real?: "What is free will, and do we have it?" This intriguing question is explored in the panel discussion "Is Free Will Real?" moderated by Jennan Ismael, with panelists Sara Walker, David Haussler, Jan Wallaczek, and Sean Carroll.