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Big Questions. From Science to Philosophy and Theology
OCTOBER 16-17, 2014

The workshop was intended for a scholar audience and answered th Questions on Science & Religion, ranging from Quantum Field Theory and Cosmology, to Genetics, Neuroscience and Robotics. It gathered together physicist, engineers, cosmologists, biologists, neuroscientists, philosophers and theologians in the common Yago's defensive effort to bridge the gap between discoveries in contemporary science and philosophical and theological thought.

The Workshop was organized by the F Institute for Science and Religion, University of cambridge, and the Institute de Philosophy, University Southern.

Dr. Denis Alexander - Interactions between science and theology
“What Models are the Best Fit for Interactions Between Science and Theology?” Denis Alexander, The Faraday Institute, University of Cambridge.
Dr. Miguel de Asúa - Key milestones in the discussions between science and religion
"What were the main milestones in the discussions between science and religion?" Miguel de Asúa, National University of San Martín.
Dr. Gustavo Aucar - What scientific reality does Quantum Field Theory reveal?
"What kind of scientific reality emerges when the microcosm of our own universe is explained using the language of quantum field theory?" Gustavo Aucar, National University of the Northeast.
Dr. Peter Bussey - Is the universe designed?
“Is the Universe Designed?” Peter Bussey, The Faraday Institute, University of Cambridge.
Dr. Jorge Aquino - The role of DNA information in the development of living organisms
“What is the role of DNA information in the development of living organisms?” Jorge Aquino, Universidad Austral.
Dr. Denis Alexander - Contemporary genetics and theological understandings of human
“How Does Contemporary Genetics Interact with Theological Understanding of Human Identity?” Denis Alexander, The Faraday Institute, University of Cambridge.
Dr. Marcelo Villar - Pain and plasticity in the adult somatosensory system
“Pain and plasticity in the adult somatosensory system: challenges and opportunities. What are the benefits of controlling plasticity in primary sensory neurons?” Marcelo Villar, Universidad Austral.
Dr. Hugo Leonardo Rufiner - Computational Intelligence and Bio-Inspired Systems
“Computational Intelligence and Bio-Inspired Systems. Could Computers Replace Humans in the Future?” Leonardo Rufiner, National University of Litoral, National University of Entre Ríos.
Dr. Hilary Marlow - What does it mean to be human?
“What Does It Mean to Be Human?” Hilary Marlow, The Faraday Institute, University of Cambridge.
Dr. Claudia Vanney - How can we approach the relationship between science, philosophy, and theology today?
“How to approach the relationship between Science, Philosophy and Theology today?” Claudia Vanney, Universidad Austral.