John David Barrow
Dept. of Applied Mathematics & Theoretical Physics, Centre for Mathematical Sciences,
Cambridge University, Wilberforce Road, Cambridge CB3 0WA.
url: www.damtp.cam.ac.uk/user/jdb34
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Title of the talk: Simplicity and Complexity
Abstract: Is the world simple or complicated? We look at the different approaches
to answering this question that are made possible by the application of
mathematics to the physical world. This will lead us to compare the
developments that have occurred in fundamental particle physics in the
quest for a 'Theory of Everything' and the study of organised and
disorganised complexity that has been facilitated by the IT revolution.
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