[PhilPhys] Lisbon Philosophy of Physics Seminars: Karen Crowther (October 26 on Zoom)

[Andrea Oldofredi]

Dear List Members,

On Wednesday October 26 Karen Crowther (University of Oslo) will give a
talk at the Lisbon Philosophy of Physics Seminars titled "*Consistency as a
guide to quantum gravity*" (abstract below).

These events are organized in the context of the activities of the LanCog
Research Group <https://cful.letras.ulisboa.pt/lancog/> at the Centre of
Philosophy of the University of Lisbon, and they will focus on the
foundations of quantum and spacetime physics.

The meeting will be held on Zoom (17:00-19:00 CEST). If you have not
registered yet, you can do so here
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pe9-CUZwKFA_uS0j-wD7bRQatIO-SdzxBqKlmkM6XOY/edit?usp=drive_web>
.

You can address any question to Andrea Oldofredi (
aoldofredi at letras.ulisboa.pt).

ABSTRACT:
The search for quantum gravity is motivated and constrained by goals of
theoretical and empirical consistency. Arguably, the primary motivation for
QG is to find a theory that consistently combines general relativity and
quantum theory and describes the domains where both theories are thought
necessary. Additionally, there are perceived inconsistencies within GR and
QFT which many physicists take to indicate that these are not fundamental
theories, and thus also motivate the search for QG. The goal of consistency
also underpins some of the most basic constraints upon the theory being
sought. With the aim of gaining insight into the search for QG and the
structure of the theory itself, I explore the role of inconsistencies in
motivating and constraining QG, as well as the heuristic use of
inconsistency in science more generally.

Best regards,

Andrea Oldofredi
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Dr. Andrea Oldofredi

Postdoc FCT

Internet Resources:
https://unil.academia.edu/AndreaOldofredi
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Andrea_Oldofredi

Mailing Address:
University of Lisbon
Centre of Philosophy
Alameda da Universidade, 1600-214, Lisbon
Portugal
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