Andrew Jaffe

Andrew Jaffe, an expert in astrophysics and cosmology, shares insights on the nature of scientific models and probability. He argues that models are crucial for understanding the universe, illustrating concepts using examples like the London tube map. The discussion includes comparing large language models to human reasoning, the merits of Bayesian analysis in addressing Hume's problem of induction, and the ongoing tensions in measuring the Hubble constant. Jaffe also delves into quantum mechanics, entropy, and how our existence influences cosmological theories.