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SFF invites discussion on the interchange between AI, robot science, and science fiction. The event takes place at the DIAS Seminar Room.

SFF invites discussion on the interchange between AI, robot science, and science fiction. The event takes place at the DIAS Seminar Room.

Want to know what is going on behind the scenes at IMADA?Come and join us for 2 x 20 min. inspiring talks while you enjoy a free “casual after-work” beer with your fellow student, colleague or teacher.Speakers will be Associate Professor Jing Qin (»AcuteX: Impact of extreme climate events for acute hospital services in Denmark«) and Communication Officer Ursula Lundgreen Svane (»Communicating on LinkedIn in 2024«).

Speaker: Apoorv Tiwari (University of Southern Denmark) Abstract: It has recently been understood that finite (internal) global symmetries in quantum field theory are describe fusion higher categories, sometimes referred to as global categorical symmetries. In this talk, I will introduce a framework based on Symmetry Topological Field Theory (SymTFT) for characterizing and classifying both gapped and gapless phases, as well as phase transitions in quantum systems with global categorical symmetries. This characterization will be expressed in terms of sets of condensed, confined, and deconfined generalized symmetry charges, evoking concepts familiar from superconductivity. Furthermore, I will demonstrate how the SymTFT data can be transformed into an ultraviolet (UV) lattice model—such as an anyon chain model in 1+1 dimensions or a fusion surface model in 2+1 dimensions—that realizes these phases and transitions in the infrared (IR) limit.

Center for Subjectivity Research at the University of Copenhagen was established in 2002 on the basis of a grant from the Danish National Research Foundation (Danmarks Grundforskningsfond). Its three founders were a philosopher, a psychiatrist, and a professor of systematic theology.  Since then, it has had more than 80 employees, attracted more than 250 guest researchers, and secured external funding in excess of 140.000.000 DKK. Currently, its staff involves people with a background in philosophy, psychiatry, sociology, anthropology, and criminology. In my talk, I will outline the history of the center, present some of its distinctive features, and discuss how it over the years has facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration.About Dan ZahaviDan Zahavi is Professor of Philosophy and director of the Center for Subjectivity Research at the University of Copenhagen. Zahavi’s primary research area is phenomenology and philosophy of mind, and their intersection with empirical disciplines such as psychiatry, psychology, and anthropology. In addition to various scholarly works on the phenomenology of Husserl, Zahavi has mainly written on the nature of selfhood, self-consciousness, intersubjectivity, empathy, and most recently on topics in social ontology. His most important publications include Self-awareness and Alterity (1999/2020), Husserl’s Phenomenology (2003), Subjectivity and Selfhood (2005), The Phenomenological Mind (together with Shaun Gallagher) (2008/2012/2021), Self and Other (2014), Husserl’s Legacy (2017), Phenomenology: The Basics (2019), and Being We (forthcoming in 2025). His work has been translated into more than 30 languages.

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Valentino Picotti defends his PhD thesis: Language Support for Microservices Development.Professor Jacopo Mauro will act as chairman at the defence.

Speaker: Guillaume Laplante-Anfossi (University of Southern Denmark) Abstract:Given a curved A-infinity algebra and a bounding cochain (a.k.a Maurer—Cartan element), one can twist the former by the latter to get a new A-infinity algebra where the curvature is zero. This uncurving procedure plays a central rôle in Floer theory, where Fukaya categories are naturally curved objects. The goal of this talk will be to give a universal characterization of the procedure, using the theory of operads: we will show that the operad cMC, whose algebras are curved A-infinity algebras endowed with a Maurer—Cartan element, together with its natural morphism to the A-infinity operad, is terminal in a certain comma category. This category does not contain the Maurer—Cartan equation, thus the theorem provides a way to « rediscover » it as the answer to a universal (algebraic) problem. This is joint work with Adrian Petr and Vivek Shende.

Speaker: Christoph Nega (Technical University of Munich)Abstract: In my talk, I will discuss Feynman Integrals which are the cornerstone for precision computations in perturbative physics ranging from quantum field theory to classical general relativity. The two main examples will be self-energies in quantum electrodynamics and the scattering of black holes in a perturbative treatment of general relativity. I will introduce the relevant concepts in the context of Feynman Integrals, as integration by parts relations, master integrals, canonical integrals, iterated integrals and others. Moreover, I will show that Feynman Integrals are related to period integrals on geometries, particularly on Calabi-Yau varieties. This knowledge can be used to compute them. At the end, I will discuss methods to numerically evaluate the Feynman Integrals appearing in my examples.

The digital revolution has transformed the way we create, preserve, and access information, reshaping the role of archives in society.This talk explores the potential future of archives in the digital age, using one of the oldest philosophical archives and research institutes for philosophy in Germany – the Husserl Archives Cologne – as an example. Drawing on insights from phenomenology and digital humanities, it examines how digitalization challenges traditional notions of permanence, authenticity, and ownership. How do virtual repositories affect the human experience of accessibility and historical continuity? What implications does this have for cultural memory? About Thiemo BreyerThiemo Breyer is Professor of Phenomenology and Anthropology at the University of Cologne, where he also serves as Director of the Husserl Archives. He holds a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Freiburg and an M.Phil. in Social Anthropology from the University of Cambridge. He was visiting professor in Kyoto, Mainz, Milano, and Montreal, and research fellow at Harvard University. His research interests within the broader field of consciousness studies include affectivity, attention, embodiment, empathy, and memory. Venue: DIAS Auditorium Address: Fioniavej 34, 5230 OdenseOpen for all

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Why is there a sudden and sharp drop in births occurring in so many countries in the 2010-20 decade?

Speaker: Michael Borinsky The Institute for Theoretical Studies (ETH-ITS), Zürich Abstract:I will present new results on the asymptotic growth rate of the Euler characteristic of Kontsevich's commutative graph complex. These results imply the same asymptotic growth rate for the top-weight Euler characteristic of M_g, the moduli space of curves, due to a recent work by Chan, Galatius and Payne. Further, they establish the existence of large amounts of unexplained cohomology in this graph complex. I will explain the role of this graph complex from the perspective of M_g's cohomology.

Speaker: Meer Ashwinkumar University of Bern Abstract:TBA

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What key strategies should Denmark prioritise during its EU Presidency?

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