This lecture was given by Tomas Furmark, Professor of Psychology at Uppsala University. My rough notes are below. Note that all of this, including the question/answer sections, is paraphrased - not exact quotes.

For one of my cosmology course assignments I had to pick either the ontological or a version of the cosmological argument for the existence of God, discuss what I think is its weakest point, and attempt to strengthen it. I then presented a version of my answer as part of a seminar, together with a partner who answered a different but ultmimately related question related to cosmology and religion.

This past Tuesday we had a lecture on perception and cognition as part of the Good and Bad Science course I’m taking. My rough notes are below.

The year is in full swing. I’m back at work after the holidays and in a couple of weeks the term starts as well.

Happy New Year!

It’s been an interesting year. Mostly very happy, in some ways very sad - but then, aren’t most years like that for most people? Nothing can be all good all the time. There have been many highlights, and the ones I’m taking with me into 2026 are: