Testing the Limits of Fine Tuning

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of fine tuning in scientific experiments, particularly focusing on the challenges of mitigating inner and outer perturbations. Participants express skepticism about the outcomes of such experiments.

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  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that the fine tuning required may not be achievable, predicting a null result.
  • Another participant expresses concern about the timing of the experiment, implying that it may not be ideal.
  • There is a sense of confusion among some participants regarding the context of the discussion.
  • Several participants inquire about the presence of scientists in the forum, indicating a desire to gauge the expertise involved in the discussion.
  • One participant humorously implies that another may not be truthful about their scientific background.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion contains multiple competing views and remains unresolved, with participants expressing skepticism and confusion without reaching a consensus.

wolram
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Remember it is a very fine tunning job, and can all the inner and outter
perturbances be damped out? i put my money on a null result.
 
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Oh Sir, you couldn't hava chosen a worse time to do this!
 
hmm, we all know what that means
 
What is this all about? Did I miss something?
 
Moonbear said:
What is this all about? Did I miss something?

Just wanted to know how many scientists are here.
 
wolram said:
Just wanted to know how many scientists are here.
:rolleyes: Methinks you might be fibbing just a little. :wink:
 

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