Making Sense of Randomness in the Physical World
Talk by Prof. Russell Cowburn
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#FaradayInstitute Summer Course 2020: Telling A Better Story - Why Faith and Science Belong Together
Tuesday 30th June A better story about the nature of reality (day 1)
10.00 am Making sense of randomness in the physical world – Prof. Russell Cowburn FRS
2.00 pm Understanding Genesis – insights from the study of ancient near-east cultures –
Prof. John Walton.
8.00 pm Understanding Adam and Eve and the Fall – Prof. John Walton
Live-streaming 30th June 2020 10:00am BST
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Abstract
Einstein quipped that he did not believe that God played dice with the Universe. How can randomness and physical processes built on chance be compatible with a creator God? Randomness is usually associated with imperfection and error, while a creator God would be expected to use the most perfect methods. In this lecture I will draw on lessons from nanotechnology to question our expectations of good design and will show that randomness is actually a powerful tool in any designer's kit and that without it the Universe would have no life or function.
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