19 July 2006

Gregory Chaitin speaking at Auckland University Affiliation: IBM Research, New York Title: Speculations on biology, information and complexity Date: Wed 19 July 2006 Time: 12:00 noon Location: Room 303.561, fifth floor Abstract: It would be nice to have a mathematical understanding of basic biological concepts and to be able to prove that life must evolve in very general circumstances. At present we are far from being able to do this. But I'll discuss some partial steps in this direction plus what I regard as a possible line of attack. All welcome.