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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Philosophy of Physics Conferences
DESCRIPTION:Empiricism and the Methodology of Modern PhysicsREGISTRATION LINKZOOM LINKMay 25-26\n\nThe structure of theories and how they represent the natural world\, through introducing basic principles and asserting the existence of unobserved entities\, have been central questions in philosophy of science over the last century. Bill Demopoulos\, George Smith\, and Howard Stein all developed sophisticated versions of empiricism to address these questions\, inspired in part by careful analysis of scientific practice.  All three acknowledged the centrality of measurement in evidential reasoning in physics\, and argued that understanding this role properly requires moving past earlier accounts of methodology — such as the method of hypotheses\, inference to the best explanation\, partial interpretation\, and structural isomorphism.  This conference will focus on work that considers the methodology of physics from a similar perspective\, with an eye towards the development of a more satisfactory account of the structure and interpretation of physical theories.\n\n\nClick here for the Philosophy of Physics Conference Poster.\n\n\n\nConfirmed SpeakersConference Schedule: May 25Conference Schedule: May 26Information for AttendeesConfirmed Speakers\n\n\nMike Cuffaro (MCMP)\n\n\nMolly Kao (U de Montreal)\n\n\nJames Mattingly (Georgetown)\n\n\nMichael Miller (Toronto)\n\n\nMiguel Ohnesorge (Cambridge / Boston University)\n\n\nLydia Patton (Virginia Tech)\n\n\nChris Pincock (Ohio State)\n\n\nSimon Saunders (Oxford)\n\n\nJim Weatherall (UC Irvine)\n\n\nConference Schedule: May 25\nConference Schedule: Sunday\, May 25 – WIRB Room #3000\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:15\n\n\nIntroductory remarks\n\n\n\n\n9:30\n\n\nSimon Saunders – Principle and constructive theories of physical probability\, and Bell inequalities\n\n\n\n\n10:45\n\n\nCoffee break\n\n\n\n\n11:00\n\n\nMichael Cuffaro – Methodological Realism and Quantum Mechanics\n\n\n\n\n12:15\n\n\nLunch\n\n\n\n\n14:00\n\n\nMolly Kao – Blind analysis as coherence testing\n\n\n\n\n15:15\n\n\nCoffee break\n\n\n\n\n15:45\n\n\nJames Mattingly – Ideal Empiricism\n\n\n\n\n17:00\n\n\nEnd of conference\n\n\n\n\n\nConference Schedule: May 26\nConference Schedule: Monday\, May 26 – WIRB Room #7110\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00\n\n\nLydia Patton – Beyond the Background: Gravitational Waves and the Field Equations\n\n\n\n\n10:15\n\n\nCoffee Break\n\n\n\n\n10:30\n\n\nMiguel Ohnesorge – Newton’s Open Problem: The Troubled Microphysics of Gravitation \n\n\n\n\n11:45\n\n\nChristopher Pincock – Demopoulos on theories\n\n\n\n\n13:00\n\n\nLunch\n\n\n\n\n14:30\n\n\nMichael Miller – Epistemic and Semantic Effective Realism \n\n\n\n\n15:45\n\n\nCoffee Break\n\n\n\n\n16:00\n\n\nJames Weatherall – TBD\n\n\n\n\n17:15\n\n\nEnd of conference\n\n\n\n\nInformation for Attendees\nFor individuals traveling to London for the conference\, we offer the following suggestions & general information: \nAccommodations \nHotels close to campus include: \n\nStationPark All Suite Hotel\nHilton London Ontario\nResidence Inn London Downtown\nIvey Spencer Leadership Centre\n\nTransportation \nOur local airport code is YXU (London\, Ontario\, Canada). It can sometimes be less expensive to fly into either Toronto or Detroit\, then take an airport shuttle van (Robert Q) or bus (Flixbus) into London. \nThe London Transit Commission has several bus routes (2\, 6\, 9C\, 10\, 13\, 31\, 32\, 33 and 34) that drop off somewhere on or near the university. Buses tend to run every 15 to 30 minutes (depending on the line\, and day of the week). Visit the London Transit Commission website for bus routes and estimated bus arrival times. \nConference Location & Parking \nThe event will be held in the Western Interdisciplinary Research Building (WIRB)\, in Room 3000 on Day 1 and Room 7110 on Day 2. The Visual Arts parking lot (permit-only) is located between WIRB and the Labatt Visual Arts Building. Complimentary parking is available on campus on Sunday\, May 25. However\, on Monday\, May 26\, attendees are kindly asked to use one of the HONK Mobile or Pay & Display parking meters to park their vehicles. \nPlease refer to the campus parking map for the locations of available lots and meters. \nLogic\, Mathematics\, and Physics Graduate ConferenceREGISTRATION LINKMay 27-28\nThe Logic\, Mathematics\, and Physics (LMP) Graduate Conference at Western University is an annual event that aims to foster collaboration and critical engagement among graduate students researching the philosophies of physics\, mathematics\, and logic. The conference includes presentations from graduate students who have not yet defended their PhD theses\, providing them with an opportunity to share their research and engage in discussions with peers and experts in the field and to obtain feedback. This year\, the conference welcomes keynote speaker Steven Weinstein\, Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo and Affiliate of the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. His research focuses on the foundations of physics\, the nature of time\, and interpretations of quantum mechanics. \nClick here for the LMP Conference Poster \n2025 LMP Graduate Student Conference Schedule\nMay 27th\n09:00am – Arrival\, light breakfast\, coffee \n09:30am – Javier Medina Barrientos (UCSD)\, “Philosophical Puzzles of Warp Drive Spacetimes” \n10:45am – Shelly Shi (UCSD)\, “Why Not a Gravitational Perpetual Motion Machine?” \n11:45am – Lunch \n01:00pm – Michael Huber\, “An Attempt to Showcase Conceptual Incoherence of Anti-Realist Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics” \n02:15pm – Dominic Ryder (LSE)\, “Is Black Hole Evaporation Prediction Friendly?” \n03:45pm – Steven Weinstein (University of Waterloo)\, Keynote Address \n07:00pm – Conference Supper \nMay 28th\n09:00am – Arrival\, light breakfast\, coffee \n09:30am – Patrick Fraser (University of Toronto)\, “Quantity Valuation in Algebraic Quantum Theory” \n10:45am – Ellen Shi (UC Irvine)\, “Algebraic Formalisms and Relationalism” \n11:45am – Lunch \n01:00pm – Paola Fontana (University of Genoa)\, “Abductive Arguments for Paraconsistency” \n02:15pm – Bosco Garcia (UCSD)\, “Neural Entropy: Between Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics” \n03:15pm – Awarding of the Robert K. Clifton Memorial Book Prize
URL:https://www.rotman.uwo.ca/event/2025-annual-philosophy-of-physics-conferences/
LOCATION:Western Interdisciplinary Research Building\, Perth Dr.\, London\, Ontario\, N6A 3K7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Other Conferences,Past Events,Philosophy of Physics
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SUMMARY:Research Retreat: Election Interference and Security In A Contested Infosphere
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rotman Institute of Philosophy\, the Electro-Governance Group (EGG)\, the Department of Political Science and the Starling Center for Just Technologies for a research retreat bringing together scholars from across disciplines and departments at Western to share research and perspectives on the political and security challenges to democracies arising from technological and political-economic change in the media ecosystem. \nWhen: Monday\, May 5th from 12:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.\nWhere: Weldon Library Community Room \nPlease follow this link to register and participate: Registration Form \nMore info: \nElection interference is a central concern in political and security discourse\, but what exactly does it entail? What countermeasures are effective\, politically plausible\, and consistent with democratic values? What assumptions about communication\, mediation\, and representation underlie these concerns? \nWe imagine democracies as responsive to public opinion\, yet opinion formation and measurement are vulnerable to technologically aided manipulation. The ability to engage in meaningful dialogue and coordinate representative action is increasingly undermined. Sometimes deliberately\, sometimes as a byproduct of sociotechnical systems that mediate our interactions. As distinctions between foreign and domestic actors\, media and technology organizations\, and security and civic interests blur\, election interference is expanding in scope while theoretical and policy responses remain limited. \nThis research retreat will bring together scholars at Western to examine the political and security challenges arising from technological and political-economic shifts in the media ecosystem. We invite discussion on conditions that enable mis/dis/mal information\, polarizing narratives\, and media affordances that silence or amplify voices\, shape agendas\, and disrupt sensemaking. Relevant topics include platform governance\, trust and safety\, recommendation and moderation algorithms\, privacy\, political communication\, surveillance\, election law\, persuasive technology\, and propaganda. \nThe retreat will consist of a series of workshop sessions with options for 10 minute presentations or 3-5 minute lightening talks\, and panel discussions. Finally\, we aim to foster future collaboration with student\, faculty\, and community researchers through a dedicated session for those interested in joining an ongoing working group and taking part in grants and future projects.
URL:https://www.rotman.uwo.ca/event/research-retreat-election-interference-and-security-in-a-contested-infosphere/
LOCATION:Private: Weldon Library Community Room\, Western University - 1151 Richmond Street\, London\, ON\, N6A 3K7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other Conferences,Past Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240921
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SUMMARY:Rotman Graduate Student Conference 2024: Scientific Methodology
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW!\nPlease click on the dates below to access the respective Zoom links.\nSept-19\nSept-20\nOverview\n‘The topic of this year’s Rotman Graduate Student Conference is scientific methodology. The conference will host student speakers from various fields from physics and neuroscience to philosophy and cultural studies. The conference is intended for a wider academic audience\, so following it shouldn’t require any particular academic background. All the student talks will be 25 minutes long and followed by 25 minutes of moderated discussion where everyone is invited to ask questions. Conference attendance is free and open to everyone. If you are planning to attend\, please register so we can issue you a name tag. \n\nKeynote Speakers\n“Hypothetical Analogies” – Paul Bartha\, Professor of Philosophy\, University of British Columbia\nAbstract:\nThe use of analogies in scientific reasoning was a staple of both 19th century science and philosophy of science. The inventor of a novel explanatory hypothesis should (Herschel) or could (Whewell) exhibit an analogy between the new hypothesis and a real case. This is one version of the vera causa requirement. Even in the 19th century\, however\, we find some analogies based not on real but rather on imaginary or hypothetical cases – for example\, Maxwell’s elaborate mechanical analogue of the electromagnetic field. Hypothetical analogies (which can also be understood as a special type of thought experiment) continue to be important in both scientific work and contexts such as legal reasoning. This paper explores roles for hypothetical analogies and how they differ from analogical arguments based on real cases. \n\n“Power and Resistance in an Age of Datafied Governance” – Joanna Redden\, Associate Professor of Information and Media Studies\, Western University\nAbstract:\nThe increasing turn to AI in efforts to be more productive and efficient raises key questions about how decision-makers come to know about and engage with people and social issues. What does this shift suggest about the way governance is changing? How is datafication accelerating older practices of oppression while also introducing new power dynamics that draw upon the ubiquity of data processing? Drawing on research into data harms and cancelled systems\, this presentation stresses the importance of learning from people trying to redress and prevent harm. This work makes clear how technologies are sites of struggle and that the ways technologies are developed and used are not inevitable (Eubanks 2018). More time and energy needs to be devoted to understanding the competing values\, politics\, and visions informing these struggles (Benjamin 2022) to enable better futures for everyone. \n\nEvent Schedule\n \nSponsors \nSociety of Graduate Students \nCanadian Journal of Philosophy \nDepartment of Philosophy \nRotman Institute of Philosophy \nOrganizers\nVeljko Simovic (Chair & speaker manager) \nCarson Johnston (Finance) \nKawthar Fedjki (Call for papers) \nSaher Panjwani (Submissions and Reviews) \nDaniel Bjorklund (Keynote Manager)
URL:https://www.rotman.uwo.ca/event/28671/
LOCATION:KRESGE BUILDING\, 1960 Middlesex Dr.\, London\, Ontario\, N6A 5C1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Graduate Student Events,Other Conferences
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SUMMARY:Foundations of Quantum Field Theory: 2023 Annual Philosophy of Physics Conference
DESCRIPTION:This year’s workshop will explore four broad philosophical issues that are specific to QFT. QFT is the theory that combines the special theory of relativity and quantum mechanics. There is consensus that the unification of these two theories necessitates the use of a mathematical framework based on fields. One issue that this raises is how to interpret this mathematical framework in terms of physical fields. The second and third issues pertain to how to connect the theory with experimental results. Renormalization techniques have been developed as a successful method for extracting predictions from the theory\, but their physical basis remains unclear. The second issue concerns the development and conceptual status of renormalization group methods\, which are an important species of renormalization technique. The third issue is the representation of measurement in QFT. Once again\, this is an issue that has roots in non- relativistic quantum mechanics\, but which raises a new set of interpretive and mathematical challenges in QFT. The fourth issue is spontaneous symmetry breaking\, which is a core ingredient of the Standard Model of particle physics but is also used to model other types of physical systems. There are outstanding questions about how spontaneous symmetry breaking should be interpreted in particle physics and in other areas of physics such as condensed matter physics and early universe cosmology. All four of these issues are research topics within philosophy of physics\, but they also have broader appeal within philosophy of science and philosophy of mathematics. Furthermore\, all four issues are important not only for understanding QFT\, but for formulating successor theories. This is one reason why these issues are of interest to physicists as well as philosophers. \nThe purpose of this workshop is twofold: (1) to bring together philosophers of physics who work on QFT\, including emerging and established scholars\, and (2) to foster interactions among philosophers and physicists. Bringing together philosophers who are working on a set of closely related issues in QFT will facilitate communication and collaboration. This workshop will be held in conjunction with an annual graduate student conference in the philosophy of Logic\, Mathematics\, and Physics\, which every year attracts many of the brightest and most promising graduate students in philosophy of science\, and will provide an opportunity for the graduate students to interact with the participants in the workshop. Bringing philosophy of physics into closer contact with physics is essential for progress and innovation in both fields. Physicists and philosophers bring different intellectual resources to bear on problems of shared interest\, and their strengths often complement one another in research on foundational problems. \nThe workshop will be hosted alongside a graduate student-led conference\, the 22nd Annual Graduate Conference on the Philosophy of Logic\, Mathematics\, and Physics. Participants of the workshop will be encouraged to visit Western for the entire week\, to attend this conference and contribute to the discussions. This long-standing workshop is wholly run by graduate students. It provides a valuable networking opportunity for the graduate participants\, and an opportunity for them to get feedback on their work from their peers and from faculty in attendance. \nConfirmed SpeakersConference ScheduleInformation for AttendeesConfirmed Speakers\nEmily Adlam\, Western University \nAlex Blum\, Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (MPIWG) \nDoreen Fraser\, University of Waterloo \nJames Fraser\, University of Wüppertal \nAdamantia Zampeli\, UNAM \nAchim Kempf\, University of Waterloo and Perimeter Institute \nAdam Koberinski\, University of Pittsburgh \nEduardo Martin-Martinez\, University of Waterloo \nMichael Miller\, University of Toronto \nRobert Oeckl\, UNAM \nNoel Swanson\, University of Delaware \nDavid Wallace\, University of Pittsburgh \nPorter Williams\, University of Pittsburgh \n— — \nJenann Ismael\, Johns Hopkins University (to deliver keynote at LMP graduate conference) \nConference Schedule\nMONDAY\, May 15 – Room 1170\, WIRB \n09:30 am – 10:45 am — Porter Williams (Pittsburgh): The Aim and Structure of Cluster Decomposition \n10:45 Coffee Break \n11:00 am – 12:15 pm — Noel Swanson (Delaware): Prospects for Wave-Functional Interpretations of QFT \n12:15 pm – 1:30 pm — Lunch \n1:30 pm – 2:45 pm — Emily Adlam (Western):  Do we have a viable solution to the measurement problem? \n2:45 pm Coffee Break \n3:00 pm – 4:15 pm — Eduardo Martin-Martinez (Waterloo):  Classical vs Quantum gravity: from the foundations of QFT to tabletop experiments \n4:15 pm — Discussion: What is the ontology of QFT? \nTUESDAY\, May 16 – Room 3000\, WIRB \n9:00 am – 10:15 am — James Fraser (Wüppertal): The Many Faces of The Renormalization Group \n10:15 am — Coffee Break \n10:30 am – 11:45 pm — Alex Blum (MPIWG): Re-evaluating UV divergences in the 1950s \n11:45 am – 1:00 pm — Lunch \n1:00 pm – 2:15 pm — Michael Miller (Toronto) and James Fraser (Wüppertal): Why go effective? \n2:15 pm  — Coffee Break \n2:30 pm – 3:45 pm —  Adam Koberinski (Waterloo): It’s not 0 K: Conceptual challenges in finite-temperature field theory \n3:45 pm – 5:00 pm – David Wallace (Pittsburgh): Spontaneous Symmetry Breaking in condensed-matter and particle physics \n5:00 pm — Discussion: What are the reasons for adopting an “effective field theory” point of view? What impact does this have on interpreting QFT? \nWEDNESDAY\, MAY 17 – Room 1170\, WIRB \n9:00 am – 10:15 am — Doreen Fraser (Waterloo): Philosophical implications of measurement in QFT \n10:15 am – Coffee Break \n10:30 am – 11:45 am — Adamantia Zampelin and Robert Oeckl (UNAM):  Composition of local observables in QFT \n11:45 am – 12:30 pm — Discussion:  What are the distinctive challenges facing measurement theory in QFT? \n12:30 pm – Lunch \nInformation for Attendees\nFor individuals traveling to London for the conference\, we offer the following suggestions & general information: \nAccommodations \nHotels close to campus include: \n\nWindermere Manor\nStationPark All Suite Hotel\nHoliday Inn Express: London Downtown\nHilton London Ontario\nResidence Inn London Downtown\n\nTransportation \nOur local airport code is YXU (London\, Ontario\, Canada). It can sometimes be less expensive to fly into either Toronto or Detroit\, then take an airport shuttle van (Robert Q) or bus (Greyhound) into London. \nThe London Transit Commission has several bus routes (2\, 6\, 9C\, 10\, 13\, 31\, 32\, 33 and 34) that drop off somewhere on or near the university. Buses tend to run every 15 to 30 minutes (depending on the line\, and day of the week). Visit the London Transit Commission website for bus routes and estimated bus arrival times. \nConference Location & Parking \nThe conference will take place at Western University in the Western Interdisciplinary Research Building (WIRB)\, in Room 1170 and Room 3000 (check schedule for room number). The WIRB is located on Perth Drive\, near the Labatt Visual Arts Building. A campus map (depicting visitor parking in blue) is available here. For those of you who will be driving to campus\, the closest visitor parking spaces are the pay & display meters located between the Visual Arts Building & the North Campus Building. Information on parking rates can be found here. \n\nImage Credit: FLY:D on Unsplash
URL:https://www.rotman.uwo.ca/event/foundations-of-quantum-field-theory-2023-annual-philosophy-of-physics-conference/
LOCATION:Room 1170 – Western Interdisciplinary Research Building\, Western Interdisciplinary Research Building\, London\, Ontario\, N6A 3K7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Other Conferences,Philosophy of Physics
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SUMMARY:QISS 2022: Quantum Information and Quantum Gravity Conference
DESCRIPTION:CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION\nThe Quantum Information Structure of Spacetime (QISS) interdisciplinary initiative in Quantum Information and Quantum Gravity is announcing its first large conference\, QISS 2022\, to be held at Western University\, in London\, Ontario\, Canada\, the week of 6 – 10 June 2022. The main aim of the conference will be to foster dialogue between physics and philosophy. \nThe conference will bring together theorists\, experimentalists and philosophers working on understanding the conceptual basis needed for understanding quantum spacetime\, and on the relevance of quantum information to this aim. Research topics covered will include quantum superposition of spacetimes and the possibility of their detection in the laboratory\, quantum reference frames\, background independent quantum formalism\, the role of relations and information in quantum spacetime physics and philosophical questions raised by these issues. \nRegistration for QISS 2022 is open now and must be completed by no later than 20 May 2022. Please visit the conference website to learn about details for in-person attendance (including current COVID policies) and options for connecting virtually. \nVisit the QISS 2022 Conference WebsiteSCIENTIFIC & ORGANIZING COMMITTEE\nEmily Adlam (Rotman Institute of Philosophy\, Western University) \nMarios Christodoulou (IQOQI Vienna) \nAndrea Di Biagio (Perimeter Institute) \nFlaminia Giacomini (Perimeter Institute) \nCarlo Rovelli (Aix-Marseille University; Rotman Institute of Philosophy\, Western University; Perimeter Institute) \nFrancesca Vidotto (Rotman Institute of Philosophy\, Western University) \nImage by JCK5D from Pixabay  \nView similar events\n2025 Annual Philosophy of Physics Conferences25 May 2025 - 28 May 2025Philosophy of Physics Workshop: Foundations of Thermodynamics 202416 June 2024 - 18 June 2024Foundations of Quantum Field Theory: 2023 Annual Philosophy of Physics Conference14 May 2023 - 17 May 2023Philosophical Perspectives on Astrochemistry29 September 2022\,  1:30 pm - 4:30 pm  EDT
URL:https://www.rotman.uwo.ca/event/quantum-information-quantum-gravity-conference/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Other Conferences,Philosophy of Physics
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SUMMARY:Self-locating Uncertainty in the Cosmological Multiverse Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Several issues in cosmology have increasingly raised concerns about self-locating uncertainty.  It seems to many that to understand how the universe originated and how it is\, we need to better understand how to think about where we are in it\, or where we should expect ourselves to be.  On one hand\, considerations of self-locating belief may hold our best hope for confirming or disconfirming multiverse theories.  On the other\, self-locating considerations lead to seemingly intractable puzzles.  Prominent among those is the “measure problem”:  to assign an appropriate self-locating probability measure over a countably infinite multiverse.  Can alternative approaches to probability overcome this challenge?  Is an altogether non-probabilistic inductive logic called for?  Does freedom in the choice of a measure and an “observer proxy” make cosmologists’ results unreliable?  Do self-locating considerations require us to rethink familiar applications of probability theory in quantum mechanics or games of chance?  Can we confirm theories in a large universe without considering self-location?  These are among the questions that we seek to debate\, connect\, and progress in this workshop. \nThis workshop will take place on August 26 – 27\, 2021 via zoom. Please register prior to August 25\, 2021 to receive the workshop link & password. \nREGISTER TO ATTENDVIEW THE SELF-LOCATING UNCERTAINTY WORKSHOP SCHEDULE & TALK ABSTRACTSSPEAKERS\n\nSimon Friederich (University of Groningen)\, The Problem of Researcher Degrees of Freedom in Multiverse Theory Testing \n\nMarie Gueguen (University of Pittsburgh)\, The Born Supremacy \n\nJohn D. Norton (University of Pittsburgh)\, Eternal Inflation: When Probabilities Fail \n\nMatthew W. Parker (Rotman Institute of Philosophy)\, The Teacup Game: Probability and Permutation Invariance in an Infinite Universe \n\nSylvia Wenmackers (KU Leuven)\, Paradoxical Probabilities in the Context of Cosmology \nWORKSHOP SCHEDULE\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 1 – Thursday\, Aug 26\nDay 2 – Friday\, Aug 27\n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:05 am\nWelcome – Matthew W. Parker\nWelcome – Matthew W. Parker\n\n\n9:05 – 9:45 am\nSylvia Wenmackers\nMarie Gueguen\n\n\n9:45 – 10:05 am\nQ&A\nQ&A\n\n\n10:05 – 10:15 am\nBreak\nBreak\n\n\n10:15 – 10:55 am\nJohn D. Norton\nSimon Friederich\n\n\n10:55 – 11:15 am\nQ&A\nQ&A\n\n\n11:15 – 11:25 am\nBreak\nBreak\n\n\n11:25 am – 12:05 pm\nMatthew W. Parker\nPanel Discussion\n\n\n12:05 – 12:25 pm\nQ&A\nQ&A\n\n\n\n\nAll times above are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) \nImage credit: CharlVera (license) \nThis event is made possible by a grant from the John Templeton Foundation\, to Chris Smeenk and Jim Weatherall. Learn more on the project website\, New Directions in Philosophy of Cosmology.
URL:https://www.rotman.uwo.ca/event/self-locating-uncertainty-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual (register for Zoom link)
CATEGORIES:Other Conferences,Philosophy of Cosmology
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210814
DTSTAMP:20260409T093045
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SUMMARY:Emergence in Cosmology Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The early universe is described extremely well by linear perturbations evolving in a simple expanding universe model\, described by classical general relativity.  An approximately scale invariant spectrum of nearly Gaussian\, adiabatic curvature fluctuations accounts for observed anisotropies in the cosmic microwave background as well as baryon acoustic oscillations.  But how does this familiar classical picture emerge from the preceding quantum-gravity phase\, when classical general relativity and its account of spacetime is expected to break down?  This workshop will\, first\, consider recent proposals to address this question based on matrix theory\, a proposed non-perturbative definition of string theory.  We will also consider more general questions regarding what quantum gravity should be expected to achieve\, such as resolving the initial singularity\, and how the proposed sense of emergence compares to other cases. \nAdvance registration is required in order to attend. Please complete your online registration by no later than August 12\, 2021. \nREGISTER TO ATTENDVIEW THE EMERGENCE IN COSMOLOGY WORKSHOP TALK ABSTRACTSSPEAKERS\n\nKaren Crowther (University of Oslo) \n\nSung-Sik Lee (McMaster University) \n\nJoshua Norton (University of California\, Irvine) \n\nSumit Das (University of Kentucky) \n\nSuddhasattwa Brahma (McGill University) \nWORKSHOP SCHEDULE\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:45\nKaren Crowther: Four Attitudes Towards Singularities in the Search for a Theory of Quantum Gravity\n\n\n\n\n9:45 – 10:30\nSung-Sik Lee: Clock-Dependent Spacetime\n\n\n10:30 – 10:45\nBreak\n\n\n10:45 – 11:30\nJoshua Norton: Suppressing Spacetime Emergence\n\n\n11:30 – 12:00\nGeneral Discussion\n\n\n12:00 – 13:00\nLunch\n\n\n13:00 – 13:45\nSumit Das: Emergent Cosmology from Quantum Quench in C=1 Matrix Model\n\n\n13:45 – 14:30\nSuddho Brahma: Emergent Cosmology from the BFSS Matrix Model\n\n\n14:30 – 15:00\nGeneral Discussion\n\n\n\n\nAll times above are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) \nImage by jordygoovaerts0 from Pixabay \nThis event is made possible by a grant from the John Templeton Foundation\, to Chris Smeenk and Jim Weatherall. Learn more on the project website\, New Directions in Philosophy of Cosmology.
URL:https://www.rotman.uwo.ca/event/emergence-in-cosmology-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual (register for Zoom link)
CATEGORIES:Other Conferences,Philosophy of Cosmology
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200625
DTSTAMP:20260409T093045
CREATED:20200303T194625Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Boundaries and Reality: 2020 Annual Philosophy of Physics Conference
DESCRIPTION:In light of the evolving COVID-19 situation\, this year’s conference has unfortunately been cancelled. \nBoundaries between spacetime regions\, boundaries between interacting physical systems\, and relations across boundaries\, play an important role in contemporary physics. Boundary degrees of freedom\, in particular\, have recently raised much interest in the literature on general relativity\, gauge field theories and black holes.  The appearance of these degrees of freedom\, required to preserve gauge invariance\, raises important conceptual questions. What is the metaphysical status of the corresponding observables? Should they be considered an artificial redundancy\, or genuine real physical variables? What do they tell us about the nature of gauge invariance? \nA boundary determines a partition of a system. In quantum physics\, the partition between the system and the observing apparatus can be taken as a basic element of the theory. This is particularly evident in information-based interpretations of quantum mechanics\, such as relational quantum mechanics or the more recent q-bism\, but can also be found for instance in Everett’s relative states. In all these cases\, physical observables are always associated with boundaries. \nThis conference will bring together experts from different directions of investigation\, to reflect on the common relational aspect underlying observables defined by boundaries and partitions. The discussion will focus on the philosophical and foundational consequences of different positions on the nature of these observables\, and\, more generally\, on the nature of gauge itself. We would like to discuss how to think about a metaphysics based on relations in light of this recent progress within physics and different philosophical frameworks\, in particular structural realism. \nThe conference will be followed by the 20th annual graduate student conference on the Philosophy of Logic\, Mathematics\, and Physics. This event provides a unique opportunity for Canadian and international graduate students to present their work. The participants of the conference are encouraged to stay for this event and contribute to the discussions\, providing feedback and mentoring for the participating students. \nConfirmed SpeakersConference ScheduleRegistrationInformation for AttendeesConfirmed Speakers\nGiovanni Bonocore\, University of Florence \nLaurent Freidel\, Perimeter Institute \nFlaminia Giacomini\, Perimeter Institute \nMarie Gueguen\, University of Pittsburgh \nJames Ladyman\, University of Bristol \nAldo Riello\, Perimeter Institute \nCarlo Rovelli\, Aix-Marseille Université \nDavid Schroeren\, Princeton University \nDavid Wallace\, University of Pittsburgh \n\nJames Weatherall\, University of California\, Irvine (to deliver keynote at LMP graduate conference) \nConference Schedule\nComing Soon! \nRegistration\nConference registration will be opened on March 6\, 2020. \nInformation for Attendees\nFor individuals traveling to London for the conference\, we offer the following suggestions & general information: \nAccomodations\nHotels close to campus include: \n\nWindermere Manor\nStationPark All Suite Hotel\nHoliday Inn Express: London Downtown\nHilton London Ontario\nResidence Inn London Downtown\n\nTransportation\nOur local airport code is YXU (London\, Ontario\, Canada). It can sometimes be less expensive to fly into either Toronto or Detroit\, then take an airport shuttle van (Robert Q) or bus (Greyhound) into London. \nThe London Transit Commission has several bus routes (2\, 6\, 10\, 13\, 27\, 31\, 33 and 34) that drop off somewhere on or near the university. Buses tend to run every 15 to 30 minutes (depending on the line\, and day of the week). Visit the London Transit Commission website for bus routes and estimated bus arrival times. \nConference Location & Parking\nThe conference will take place at Western University in the Western Interdisciplinary Research Building (WIRB)\, Room 3000. The WIRB is located on Perth Drive\, near the Labatt Visual Arts Building. A campus map (depicting visitor parking in blue) is available here. For those of you who will be driving to campus\, the closest visitor parking spaces are the pay & display meters located between the Visual Arts Building & the North Campus Building. Information on parking rates can be found here. \nPhoto by Mark Basarab on Unsplash
URL:https://www.rotman.uwo.ca/event/boundaries-and-reality-2020-annual-philosophy-of-physics-conference/
LOCATION:Room 3000 – Western Interdisciplinary Research Building\, Western University\, London\, Ontario\, N6A 3K7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other Conferences,Philosophy of Physics
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190615
DTSTAMP:20260409T093045
CREATED:20190219T182630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190709T135807Z
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SUMMARY:Foundations of Quantum Field Theory: 2019 Annual Philosophy of Physics Conference
DESCRIPTION:This workshop on the philosophy of quantum field theory (QFT) will bring together philosophers and physicists to address a set of foundational questions significant to both fields. Almost all of modern fundamental physics is written in the mathematical language of QFT. (The exception to this proves the rule: Einstein’s theory of gravity is not formulated as a QFT\, but physicists have long sought to replace it with a quantum theory of gravity.) Philosophers of physics have recently been drawn to conceptual and interpretative issues in QFT that are not found in ordinary quantum mechanics (the predecessor theory). A workshop at Western in 2009 stimulated work in this area\, and this workshop revisits this topic in light of recent progress and an influx of talented junior scholars. Improved understanding of how and why these issues arise could lead to breakthroughs in several areas of physics — for example\, in relativistic quantum information theory and quantum gravity. The goals of the workshop are to facilitate communication and collaboration among emerging and established philosophers of physics who are working on QFT\, and to foster interactions across the disciplinary boundaries between philosophy and physics. In addition\, the workshop will strengthen ties between philosophers and physicists in Southwestern Ontario who are working on common problems. \nThe talks and panel discussions at this workshop will offer different perspectives on three core issues. QFT combines the special theory of relativity and quantum mechanics. It is a theory of fields\, which prompts the question of how the particles that figured in non-relativistic quantum mechanics relate to this new theoretical structure. A second issue concerns how to properly represent fields mathematically. Renormalization techniques can handle several technical challenges\, but their physical and conceptual basis remains unclear. The third issue is how to physically characterize distinctively relativistic features of QFT. This issue is important not only for understanding QFT\, but also for formulating successor theories that improve upon it. \n\n\n\n\nThe workshop will be preceded by the 19th annual graduate student conference on the philosophy of Logic\, Mathematics\, and Physics. This event brings together graduate students from Canada and the world to present and discuss their work. Speakers from the workshop will be encouraged to stay for this conference and contribute to the discussions; this will provide valuable mentoring for the student presenters. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConfirmed SpeakersConference VideosConference ScheduleInformation for AttendeesConfirmed Speakers\nBenjamin H. Feintzeig\, University of Washington \nDoreen Fraser\, University of Waterloo \nJames Fraser\, Durham University \nIvette Fuentes\, University of Nottingham (speaking virtually) \nEduardo Martin-Martinez\, University of Waterloo \nMichael Miller\, University of Toronto \nWayne Myrvold\, University of Western Ontario \nLaura Ruetsche\, University of Michigan \nNitica Sakharwade\, Perimeter Institute \nPetar Simidzija\, University of Waterloo \nNoel Swanson\, University of Delaware \nPorter Williams\, University of Southern California \n— — \nDavid John Baker\, University of Michigan (to deliver keynote at LMP graduate conference) \nConference VideosConference Schedule\nThe conference schedule is shown below. Talk abstracts can be seen on the conference program. \n\nWEDNESDAY\, JUNE 12\n10:30 – 10:45 am — Check-in & welcome \n10:45 am – 12:00 pm — Collapse Theories for Relativistic QFT: Problems and Prospects (Wayne Myrvold) \n12:00 – 1:30 pm — Lunch \n1:30 – 2:45 pm — CPT\, Spin-Statistics\, and State Space Geometry (Noel Swanson)  \n2:45 – 3:15 pm — Break \n3:15 – 4:30 pm — Why can we use analytic continuation to relate relativistic QFT models to non-relativistic models? (Doreen Fraser) \n4:30 – 5:30 pm — Discussion: What are the distinctively relativistic features of QFT? \n\nTHURSDAY\, JUNE 13\n8:30 – 9:00 am — Coffee & snacks \n9:00 – 10:15 am — The theory of measuring quantum fields: myths and facts (Eduardo Martin-Martinez)  \n10:15 – 10:45 am — Break \n10:45 am – 12:00 pm — Rethinking Perturbation Theory (in the 1950s) (James Fraser) \n12:00 – 1:30 pm — Lunch \n1:30 – 2:45 pm — Quantum Field Theory\, Finitely (Michael Miller)  \n2:45 – 3:15 pm — Break \n3:15 – 4:30 pm —  Julian Schwinger and the Audacity of Scope (Porter Williams)  \n4:30 – 5:30 pm — Discussion: Why is renormalization needed to address ultraviolet divergences?  \n\nFRIDAY\, JUNE 14\n8:30 – 9:00 am — Coffee & snacks \n9:00 – 9:30 am — Classical gravity is safe from an ultraviolet catastrophe (Petar Simidzija) \n9:30 – 10:00 pm — Possible futures: How to construct quantum space-time with indefiniteness (Nitica Sakharwade) \n10:00 – 10:30 am — Break \n10:30 – 11:45 am — Quantum fields as sensors for fundamental physics (Ivette Fuentes–speaking virtually)  \n11:45 am – 1:30 pm — Lunch \n1:30 – 2:45 pm — Baseless Speculation (Laura Ruetsche) \n2:45 – 3:15 pm — Break \n3:15 – 4:30 pm — Classical limits of particle concepts in quantum field theory (Benjamin H. Feintzeig)  \n4:30 – 5:30 pm — Discussion: What is the ontology of QFT? \nInformation for Attendees\nFor individuals traveling to London for the conference\, we offer the following suggestions & general information: \nAccomodations\nHotels close to campus include: \n\nWindermere Manor\nStationPark All Suite Hotel\nHoliday Inn Express: London Downtown\nHilton London Ontario\nResidence Inn London Downtown\n\nTransportation\nOur local airport code is YXU (London\, Ontario\, Canada). It can sometimes be less expensive to fly into either Toronto or Detroit\, then take an airport shuttle van (Robert Q) or bus (Greyhound) into London. \nThe London Transit Commission has several bus routes (2\, 6\, 9C\, 10\, 13\, 31\, 32\, 33 and 34) that drop off somewhere on or near the university. Buses tend to run every 15 to 30 minutes (depending on the line\, and day of the week). Visit the London Transit Commission website for bus routes and estimated bus arrival times. \nConference Location & Parking\nThe conference will take place at Western University in the Western Interdisciplinary Research Building (WIRB)\, Room 3000. The WIRB is located on Perth Drive\, near the Labatt Visual Arts Building. A campus map (depicting visitor parking in blue) is available here. For those of you who will be driving to campus\, the closest visitor parking spaces are the pay & display meters located between the Visual Arts Building & the North Campus Building. Information on parking rates can be found here. \nImage credit: Pixabay
URL:https://www.rotman.uwo.ca/event/foundations-of-quantum-field-theory-2019-annual-philosophy-of-physics-conference/
LOCATION:Room 3000 – Western Interdisciplinary Research Building\, Western University\, London\, Ontario\, N6A 3K7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Other Conferences,Philosophy of Physics
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190603
DTSTAMP:20260409T093045
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SUMMARY:MCMP-Western Ontario Workshop on Computation in Scientific Theory and Practice
DESCRIPTION:The goal of this interdisciplinary meeting is to explore philosophical and historical issues that arise at the intersection of theoretical computer science\, mathematics\, and natural science\, including issues that arise in the practice of those disciplines. We welcome submissions on topics including\, but not limited to\, the following: the history of computer science; the foundations of computation and mathematical cognition; computational and informational perspectives on scientific decision making\, scientific methodology\, and the characterisation of scientific theories; physical notions of computation and the ‘Physical Church-Turing Thesis’. \nTo view the conference program\, and details on registration\, please visit the conference event page. \nInvited Speakers\nDan Christensen (University of Western Ontario)\nRobert Corless (University of Western Ontario)\nWalter Dean (University of Warwick)\nBenedict Eastaugh (MCMP/LMU Munich)\nLaura Felline (University of Rome 3)\nStephan Hartmann (MCMP/LMU Munich)\nMarkus Mueller (Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information\, Vienna)\nWayne Myrvold (University of Western Ontario)\nGualtiero Piccinini (University of Missouri St. Louis)\nPaula Quinon (Warsaw University of Technology/University of Lund)\nTom Sterkenburg (MCMP/LMU Munich)\nMáté Szabo (University of Lorraine/University of Paris 1) \nProgram Committee\nHolger Andreas (University of British Columbia/MCMP)\nLucas Dunlap (University of Cincinnati)\nNicolas Fillion (Simon Fraser University)\nAdam Koberinski (University of Western Ontario)\nGregory Lavers (Concordia University)\nHannes Leitgeb (MCMP/LMU Munich)\nRossella Lupacchini (University of Bologna)\nLavinia Picollo (University College London/MCMP)\nGil Sagi (University of Haifa/MCMP)\nOron Shagrir (Hebrew University of Jerusalem)\nMarta Sznajder (MCMP/LMU Munich) \nOrganisers\nMarianna Antonutti Marfori (MCMP/LMU Munich)\nMichael Cuffaro (Rotman Institute of Philosophy/Western Ontario/MCMP) \nAcknowledgement\nThe conference is supported by the Rotman Institute of Philosophy\, the University of Alcalá\, the Foundational Questions Institute (through the grant FQXi-RFP-1616)\, Research Western and the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No 709265.
URL:https://www.rotman.uwo.ca/event/mcmp-western-ontario-workshop-on-computation-in-scientific-theory-and-practice/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Other Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180623
DTSTAMP:20260409T093045
CREATED:20180528T173632Z
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SUMMARY:Thermodynamics as a Resource Theory: 2018 Annual Philosophy of Physics Conference
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DESCRIPTION\n\nThe Revolution will be thermalized.\n\nRecently\, there has been a shift in the way that many physicists are approaching the science of thermodynamics. Instead of regarding its laws as purely physical laws\, researchers are increasingly treating the theory as a theory about how agents\, such as ourselves\, can use information about a physical system as a resource for extracting useful work from the system. Seen this way\, investigations into the thermodynamics of quantum systems have a deep connection with work in Quantum Information Theory. \nThis interdisciplinary workshop that brings together philosophers and physicists to explore the philosophical and foundational implications of the resource-theoretic turn in thermodynamics. View speaker abstracts on the conference program. \nCONFIRMED SPEAKERS\n\nTony Bartolotta California Institute of Technology\, Walter Burke Institute for Theoretical Physics \nJoshua Luczak Lebniz Universität Hannover\, Institute of Philosophy \nOwen Maroney University of Oxford\, Faculty of Philosophy \nMarkus Müller Austrian Academy of Sciences\, Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information Vienna \nWayne C. Myrvold The University of Western Ontario\, Philosophy \nNelly Ng Freie Universität Berlin\, Department of Physics \nCarina Prunkl University of Oxford\, Balliol College\, Philosophy\n \nRobert Spekkens Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics\, Quantum Foundations \nJos Uffink University of Minnesota\, Philosophy \nDavid Wallace University of Southern California\, Philosophy \n  \nEVENT VIDEO\n\n \n\nThis workshop is supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada\, The Rotman Institute of Philosophy\, The Department of Philosophy of the University of Western Ontario\, the Faculty of Arts and Humanities of the University of Western Ontario\, and by Graham and Gale Wright\, who generously sponsor the Graham and Gale Wright Distinguished Professor Award. \n 
URL:https://www.rotman.uwo.ca/event/thermodynamics-as-a-resource-theory-2018-annual-philosophy-of-physics-conference/
LOCATION:Room 114 – North Campus Building\, 2004 Perth Drive\, London\, Ontario\, N6G\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Other Conferences,Philosophy of Physics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20170217T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20170217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T093045
CREATED:20170816T212723Z
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SUMMARY:The Social Impact of Medicalizing Psychiatry
DESCRIPTION:WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION\n\nPsychiatry is increasingly being influenced by research in neuroscience and mainstream medicine. There is a push to reform psychiatry’s diagnostic categories to reflect increasing knowledge about the brain structures and neural mechanisms associated with psychopathology. Pharmaceutical treatments are quickly replacing talk therapies. Getting funding for psychiatric research increasingly requires a focus on cellular and molecular mechanisms rather than social or environmental risk factors. These changes have surely helped some patients\, but the increasing medicalization of mental illness may also have negative effects on already marginalized and stigmatized people. This workshop will examine the social impact on such groups of the push to medicalize psychiatry\, and will seek solutions at the level of health and science policy. \nIn some cases psychoactive drugs and psychiatric diagnoses are being misused to control and stigmatize vulnerable populations. The elderly\, and children with behavioral or developmental problems are being over-medicated. Diagnoses like Oppositional Defiant Disorder pathologize normal responses to stressful environments of people in poor and racialized communities. Gender Identity Disorder stigmatizes diversity even while it opens the door to insurable medical care for trans* people. In other cases social and environmental factors cause mental distress\, such as in refugees fleeing war zones\, or indigenous populations facing colonialism\, but it is unclear whether research and treatments focused on brain mechanisms effectively address these problems. \nThere is room here for policy solutions that might better address the social and environmental causes of psychopathology\, de-stigmatize neurodiversity\, and provide better support for vulnerable populations seeking care. The workshop will feature panelists who work in epidemiology\, psychiatry\, philosophy of science\, bioethics\, and mental health policy. Participants representing the perspectives of patients\, nurses\, social workers\, and community groups are very much encouraged to attend. \nView and download a copy of the workshop poster. \nINVITED SPEAKERS\n\nBranka Agic \nBranka Agic is the Manager of Health Equity at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health. She holds a PhD in Health and Behavioral Sciences from the University of Toronto and a Medical Degree from the University of Sarajevo\, Bosnia and Herzegovina. She has extensive experience in counselling\, research and service development with immigrants. Her primary research interest is in mental health and substance use among immigrants\, refugees\, ethno-cultural and racialized groups. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture (CCVT)\, and is a member of the Special Advisory Table on Syrian Refugee Resettlement and UNHCR Regional Beyond Detention Strategy Working Group. \nKelly Anderson \nKelly Anderson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics at Western University\, with a cross-appointment in the Department of Psychiatry. Anderson’s research program lies at the intersection of population health and health services research\, specifically in the area of mental health. She is interested in the risk\, course\, and outcome of mental illness for different population groups\, as well as in the social determinants of health service access and utilization. She has a particular interest in the mental health of adolescents and young adults\, and her research to date has focused on first-episode psychosis and early intervention services.  Dr. Anderson is a recent recipient of a New Investigator Fellowship from the Ontario Mental Health Foundation to use a novel application of health administrative data to examine the impact of early psychosis intervention services at the population level. \nJames Robert Brown \nJames Robert Brown is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Toronto.   He has written several books on a wide range of topics in the philosophy of science and mathematics including: thought experiments\, foundational issues in mathematics and physics\, visual reasoning\, and issues involving science and society\, such as the role of commercialization in medical research. \n  \nŞerife Tekin \nŞerife Tekin is an assistant professor of philosophy at Daemen College\, Buffalo and  an Associate Fellow of the Center for Philosophy of Science\, at the University of Pittsburgh. Her work is at the cusp of feminist approaches to philosophy of mind\, philosophy of science\, and medical ethics. Her co-edited book\, Extraordinary Science and Psychiatry: Responding to the Current Crisis in Mental Health Research\, is published with the MIT University Press in 2016. Her work has appeared in journals such as Philosophy\, Psychiatry and Psychology; Public Affairs Quarterly; Journal of Medical Ethics; Philosophical Psychology; The American Journal of Bioethics\, and in books such as Classifying Psychopathology: Mental Kinds and Natural Kinds (MIT Press); The Psychiatric Babel: Assessing the DSM-5 (Springer’s Press); Anthology on Pharmaceuticals (Springer’s Press). She is the Executive Coordinator of the Association for the Advancement of Philosophy and Psychiatry. \nWORKSHOP SCHEDULE\n\nTalk abstracts are available on the workshop schedule. \n\n\n\n9:30 – 10:00 am\n Welcome & Meet-and-Greet\n\n\n10:00 – 11:00 am\n Kelly Anderson: The higher risk of psychosis among immigrants and refugees in Canada: Current hypotheses\n\n\n11:10 – 12:10 pm\n Branka Agic: The social determinants of mental illness\n\n\n12:10 – 1:30 pm\n Lunch Break\n\n\n1:30 – 2:30 pm\n James Robert Brown: Commercialization and the Motives for Medicalization\n\n\n2:40 – 3:40 pm\n Şerife Tekin: The Self and Mental Disorder Narratives\n\n\n3:40 – 4:00 pm\n Coffee Break\n\n\n4:00 – 4:45 pm\n Panel Discussion\n\n\n\nWORKSHOP ORGANIZERS\n\nLead Workshop Organizers: \n\nCatherine Stinson (Western University\, Rotman Institute of Philosophy)\nDerek Oswick (Western University\, Rotman Institute of Philosophy)\n\nOrganizing Committee: \n\nVeromi Arsiradam (Western University)\nCarolyn McLeod (Western University)\nJacqueline Sullivan (Western University\, Rotman Institute of Philosophy)\n\nPARKING\, ACCOMMODATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION\n\nOn-campus Parking: The most convenient visitor parking on campus is available in either the Thompson/Alumni Lot or the Weldon Lot. Both lots are about a 5-10 minute walk to the conference location. Rates are $1.50 per hour\, with a $12 max. A campus map and further details are available on Western’s Parking Services page. \nFor those who require accommodations in London\, we recommend Guest House on the Mount — a low-priced option (rates starting at $49/night) located next to Western’s Campus. \nOther nearby hotels include: \n\nWindermere Manor\nStationPark All Suite Hotel\nHoliday Inn Express: London Downtown\nHilton London Ontario\nResidence Inn London Downtown\n\nIndividuals travelling to London may choose to fly directly into the London airport (YXU)\, or instead fly into either Toronto or Detroit\, MI. An airpot shuttle service\, Robert Q\, offers transportation from London to these other nearby airports. \nWORKSHOP FUNDING\n\nFunding for this workshop has been generously provided by the Marc Sanders Foundation through the Minorities and Philosophy (MAP) Chapter at the Department of Philosophy at Western. Other monetary contributions have come from the following areas at Western University: the Rotman Institute of Philosophy\, Faculty of Arts and Humanities\, Office of the Provost\, Research Western\, Philosophy Graduate Students’ Association (PGSA)\, School of Graduate and Postgraduate Studies (SGPS)\, Society of Graduate Students (SOGS)\, and Western Student Experience. \n\n\n\n \nImage credit: Anant Nath Sharma (License)
URL:https://www.rotman.uwo.ca/event/social-impact-medicalizing-psychiatry/
LOCATION:Dr. David S.H. Chu International Student Centre\, International and Graduate Affairs Building\, Western University\, London\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Other Conferences,Philosophy of Mind & Neuroscience
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160613
DTSTAMP:20260409T093045
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SUMMARY:Information-Theoretic Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics: 2016 Annual Philosophy of Physics Conference
DESCRIPTION:CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION\n\n\nInformation-Theoretic Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics (#ITIQM) is a two day workshop taking place June 11-12\, 2016 at Western University in London\, Ontario\, Canada. This is the 20th annual UWO philosophy of physics conference. To view the conference program and additional resources\, please visit the conference page. \nThe workshop is inspired by Jeffrey Bub’s forthcoming book Bananaworld: Quantum Mechanics for Primates (Oxford University Press). The workshop will bring together diverse views on issues raised by and related to Professor Bub’s work on developing an information-theoretic interpretation of quantum theory. \nThe workshop will consist of six sessions\, one of which will be a special session dedicated to Professor Bub’s new book. After leading off this special session with a summary of his book\, Professor Bub will then yield the floor to a distinguished panel of commentators: Leah Henderson (Groningen)\, Allen Stairs (Maryland)\, and Matthew Leifer (Chapman)\, who will present their views on Professor Bub’s interpretation. In addition to the special session\, the workshop will include other sessions dedicated to further topics related to information theoretic interpretations of quantum mechanics. \nThe workshop will be preceded by a graduate student conference\, the 16th Annual Philosophy of Logic\, Math and Physics (LMP) Graduate Student Conference. Information about past conferences can be found here. \nCONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS\n\n\nJeffrey Bub (University of Maryland\, Philosophy\, IPST\, QuICS)\nGilles Brassard (Université de Montréal\, Computer Science)\nArmond Duwell (University of Montana\, Philosophy)\nLaura Felline (Roma Tre University\, Philosophy)\nMarissa Giustina (University of Vienna\, Physics)\nLucien Hardy (Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics)\nRichard Healey (University of Arizona\, Philosophy)\nLeah Henderson (University of Groningen\, Philosophy)\nMatthew Leifer (Chapman University\, Physics)\nMatthew Pusey (Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics)\nRüdiger Schack (Royal Holloway University of London\, Mathematics)\nRobert Spekkens (Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics)\nAllen Stairs (University of Maryland\, Philosophy)\n\nCONFERENCE ORGANIZERS\n\n\nWayne Myrvold (Western University\, Philosophy)\nMarkus Müller (Western University\, Philosophy and Applied Mathematics & Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics)\nLucas Dunlap (Western University\, Rotman Institute of Philosophy)\nMichael Cuffaro (Western University\, Rotman Institute of Philosophy & LMU Munich\, Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy)\n\nEVENT VIDEOS\n\n \nPARKING\, ACCOMMODATIONS AND TRANSPORTATION\n\nOn-campus Parking: The most convenient free lot on campus is Medway. It is about a 5 minute walk to the conference location. There is also a paid lot on Perth drive called Middlesex. Maps and further details are available on the conference website. \nFor those who require accommodations in London\, we recommend… \n\nEach Summer\, one of the Western campus dorms acts as something like a B&B. Starting at $65/night\, it is an inexpensive alternative to a hotel. Reservations can be made online.\nGuest House on the Mount is another low-priced option (rates starting at $39/night)\, and is located next to Western’s Campus.\n\nOther nearby hotels include: \n\nWindermere Manor\nStationPark All Suite Hotel\nHoliday Inn Express: London Downtown\nHilton London Ontario\nResidence Inn London Downtown\n\nIndividuals travelling to London may choose to fly directly into the London airport (YXU)\, or instead fly into either Toronto or Detroit\, MI. An airpot shuttle service\, Robert Q\, offers transportation from London to these other nearby airports. \nCONFERENCE FUNDING\n\nThis research was supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.  \n \nInformation-Theoretic Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics is co-sponsored by the Rotman Institute of Philosophy\, the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics\, the Institute for Quantum Computing at University of Waterloo\, and Research Western.
URL:https://www.rotman.uwo.ca/event/information-theoretic-interpretations-quantum-mechanics-2016-annual-philosophy-physics-conference/
LOCATION:Room 114 – North Campus Building\, 2004 Perth Drive\, London\, Ontario\, N6G\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Other Conferences,Philosophy of Physics
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160516
DTSTAMP:20260409T093045
CREATED:20170817T191010Z
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SUMMARY:Computationally Assisted Mathematical Discovery and Experimental Mathematics: ACMES 2
DESCRIPTION:CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION\n\nComputational Discovery\, also called Experimental Mathematics\, is the use of symbolic and numerical computation to discover patterns\, to identify particular numbers and sequences\, and to gather evidence in support of specific mathematical assertions that may themselves arise by computational means. In recent decades\, computer-assisted mathematical discovery has profoundly transformed the strategies used to expand mathematical knowledge. In addition to symbolic and numerical computation\, a new trend that shows tremendous potential is the use of novel visualization techniques. The current situation was well summarized by a recent ICMI study: “The latest developments in computer and video technology have provided a multiplicity of computational and symbolic tools that have rejuvenated mathematics and mathematics education. Two important examples of this revitalization are experimental mathematics and visual theorems.” \nACMES will be held at Western University in London\, ON\, Canada from May 12-15\, 2016. Graduate students are particularly encouraged to contribute and attend. \nA copy of the conference poster is available here. \nPlease check the conference website for registration\, conference program\, information on additional events and accommodations. \nINVITED SPEAKERS\n\n\n\nJonathan Borwein\nUniversity of Newcastle (CARMA Institute)\n\n\nNeil J. A. Sloane\nOEIS Foundation\, and Rutgers University (Dept. of Mathematics)\n\n\nErnest Davis\nNew York University	(Dept. of Computer Science)\n\n\nPatrick Fowler\nSheffield University (Dept. of Chemistry)\n\n\nDavid Stoutemeyer\nUniversity of Hawaii (Dept. of Information and Computer Science)\n\n\nLila Kari\nUniversity of Waterloo (Dept. of Computer Science)\n\n\nJim Brown\nUniversity of Toronto (Dept. of Philosophy)\n\n\nDavid H. Bailey\nUniversity of California\, Davis (Lawrence Berkeley National Lab.)\n\n\nAnn Johnson\nCornell University (Dept. of Science and Technology Studies)\n\n\nKey Participant:    Yuri V. Matiyasevich (Russian Academy of Sciences\,	St. Petersburg Department of Steklov Institute of Mathematics) \nView abstracts on the conference website. \nCONFERENCE VIDEOS\n\nThe ACMES 2 video playlist now includes talks from the first two days of the conference. Remaining videos from the conference will be available soon. \n[embedyt]https://youtu.be/o7CiTcUWJ28?list=PLkMaaEPd7InL_hWKXk_uBWJ675V0t5Jno[/embedyt]\n \nPROGRAM COMMITTEE\n\n\nJonathan Borwein\, Newcastle (Mathematics)\nRob Corless\, Western (Applied Mathematics)\nNicolas Fillion\, SFU (Philosophy)\nDavid Jeffrey\, Western (Applied Mathematics)\nIlias Kotsireas\, WLU (Computer Science)\nChris Smeenk\, Western (Philosophy)
URL:https://www.rotman.uwo.ca/event/computationally-assisted-mathematical-discovery-experimental-mathematics-acmes-2/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Conference,Other Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150608
DTSTAMP:20260409T093045
CREATED:20170818T175433Z
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SUMMARY:Gravity and Geometry: Centenary Perspectives on General Relativity
DESCRIPTION:2015 Annual Philosophy of Physics Conference\n\nParticipants will present physical\, philosophical\, and historical reflections on Einstein’s theory of gravity and space-time geometry\, its development over the past century\, and its future prospects. \nThe conference will include speakers: \nKaća Bradonjić (Wellesley College) \nCarla Cederbaum (University of Tuebingen) \nMichael Friedman (Stanford University) \nMarco Giovanelli (Einstein Papers Project) \nJohn Norton (University of Pittsburgh) \nLee Smolin (Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics) \nView the conference schedule. \nFor further information\, visit http://logicmathphysics.ca./philosophy-physics-conference/ \nDownload a poster. \nCONFERENCE VIDEOS
URL:https://www.rotman.uwo.ca/event/gravity-geometry-centenary-perspectives-general-relativity/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Conference,History of Philosophy of Science,Other Conferences,Philosophy of Physics
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150509
DTSTAMP:20260409T093045
CREATED:20170818T180307Z
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SUMMARY:Algorithms and Complexity in Mathematics\, Epistemology and Science
DESCRIPTION:ACMES (Algorithms and Complexity in Mathematics\, Epistemology and Science) is a multidisciplinary conference that focuses on a combination of the science of reliability and uncertainty quantification with conceptual and foundational issues concerning reliability in the application of scientific theories to real phenomena. The conference integrates longer talks from six leading computational scientists and philosophers of science with shorter computational research contributions from others\, including graduate students\, in computational science and epistemology of science. \nACMES is held in conjunction with Southern Ontario Numerical Analysis Day (SONAD). Read more about ACMES. \n \nINVITED TALKS\n\n\nAnouk Barberousse\, History and Philsophy of Science\, Université Lille 1\, France\nCommunity Modeling Systems as a Challenge to Reliability \nClimate computer simulations involve large teams of researchers who have to collaborate on designing and using computer programmes. Several disciplines are concerned: statistical physics\, hydrodynamics\, geologists\, applied mathematicians\, computer scientists\, etc. In order to better understand how reliable knowledge is produced via climate simulations\, I shall focus on several examples of community modelling involving different types of collaboration\, from more centralized to more open ones\, and I shall examine in each case how reliability is achieved. At first view\, it might seem that reliability is directly related with centralization; however\, as climate modeling is subject to the time constraint\, which demands the results to come at a quick pace\, centralized modes of collaboration may not be the most efficient ones.  \nRobert Batterman\, Department of Philosophy\, University of Pittsburgh\nAsymptotics\, Minimal Models\, Multiscale Techniques \nMuch of applied mathematical modeling involves appeal to simple\, “toy\,” or “minimal” models. A minimal model is one that “most economically caricatures the essential physics.” [N. Goldenfeld] The requirement of economy is important and it is what allows one to draw (at least some) comparisons between various examples from across the sciences. Thus\, the fruitfly drosophila\, is a minimal model for human biological evolution\, the ascidians (sea squirts) are minimal models for some aspects of human developmental biology\, lattice gas models function as mimimal models for certain investigations into the nature of fluid flow\, and we shouldn’t forget the importance of the Ising model and its various generalizations for understand phase transitions in both fluids and magnets. This talk addresses the question of how it is possible that such extreme caricatures can play explanatory and sometimes predictive roles in our attempts to model more complex and real systems.  \nMax Gunzburger\, Department of Applied Mathematics\, Florida State University\nUncertainty Quantification for Complex Systems \nUQ efforts for complex systems such as those governed by partial differential equations require computationally expensive means to determine the uncertainties of system outputs from given uncertainty information about system inputs. This effort suffers from the dreaded “curse of dimensionality:” the explosive growth in computational expense as the number of uncertain variables increases and/or the desired accuracy of approximations improves. We discuss several probabilistically based approaches for dealing with such UQ problems as well as model calibration\, design\, and control problems and to applications for risk quantification and rare events.  \nUrsula Martin\, Department of Computer Science\, Oxford\nMathematical Practice\, Crowdsourcing and Social Machines \nMathematical practice is an  emerging interdisciplinary field which draws on philosophy\, social science and ethnography\, and the input of mathematicians themselves\, to understand how mathematics is produced.  Online mathematical activity  provides a rich source of data for empirical investigation of mathematical practice – for example the community question answering system mathoverflow contains around 40\,000 mathematical conversations\, and polymath collaborations provide transcripts of the process of discovering proofs. Such investigations show the importance of “soft” aspects such as analogy and creativity\, alongside formal deduction\, in the production of mathematics\, and give us new ways to think about the possible complementary roles of people and machines in creating new mathematical knowledge. \nSocial machines are new paradigm\, identified by Berners-Lee\, for viewing a combination of people and computers as a single problem-solving entity\, and the subject of major international research endeavours. I present progress on a research agenda for mathematics social machines\, a combination of people\, computers\, and mathematical archives to create and apply mathematics\, which is being pursued at Oxford under an EPSRC Fellowship. \nJesús Sanz-Serna\, Department of Applied Mathematics\, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid\nThe Power of Randomness \nMany phenomena around us are random and mathematics\, as a pattern-seeking science\, has succeeded in making sense of them. Unfortunately our minds do not operate in ways that allow us to be in tune with randomness. My talk will be a series of examples that make apparent the difficulties we all face when dealing with probability; these examples\, while mathematically very simple\, will hopefully be thought-provoking.  \nMark Wilson\, Department of Philosophy\, University of Pittsburgh\nApproximation’s Hidden Hand \nLanguage often works most efficiently if it practices a division of descriptive labor\, in which different semantic chores are parceled out to different representations operating in coordinated harmony. In this talk\, I’ll discuss how satellite “approximations” of a finite element stripe played a central but acknowledged role in keeping the development of classical mechanics moving forward in a profitable way.\n \nCONFERENCE PLAYLIST
URL:https://www.rotman.uwo.ca/event/algorithms-complexity-mathematics-epistemology-science/
LOCATION:ON
CATEGORIES:Conference,Other Conferences,Philosophy of Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140609
DTSTAMP:20260409T093045
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SUMMARY:Metaphysics Within and Without Physics: Annual Philosophy of Physics Conference
DESCRIPTION:18th ANNUAL PHILOSOPHY OF PHYSICS CONFERENCE\n\nThe Rotman Institute of Philosophy will devote the 2014 International Conference in the Philosophy of Physics on the relation between science and metaphysics. More specifically\, the conference will bring together scientists and philosophers to address an important question about science and its cognitive aspirations: what is the relation between the scientific image of the world and the various metaphysical theories about its structure and content? \nCONFERENCE SPEAKERS\n\n\nJean Bricmont (Université Catholique de Louvain)\nAnjan Chakravartty (Notre Dame)\nRobert DiSalle (UWO)\nTim Maudlin (NYU)\nKerry McKenzie (UWO)\nWayne Myrvold (UWO)\nStathis Psillos (UWO)\nLaura Ruetsche (Michigan)\nJessica Wilson (Toronto)\n\nView full event details here. \nCONFERENCE PLAYLIST
URL:https://www.rotman.uwo.ca/event/metaphysics-within-without-physics-annual-philosophy-physics-conference/
LOCATION:Room 1145 – Stevenson Hall\, Stevenson Hall\, Room 1145\, London\, Ontario\, N6G 2V4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference,Other Conferences,Philosophy of Physics,Stathis Psillos
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