Can Naturalism Account for the Appearance of Fine-Tuning in the Universe?

Can Naturalism Account for the Appearance of Fine-Tuning in the Universe?

The just so appearance of “fine-tuning” in our universe is rather uncontroversial amongst scientists and cosmologists. Even physicist Paul Davies (who is agnostic when it comes to the notion of a Divine Designer) readily stipulates, “Everyone agrees that the universe looks as if it was designed for life.” In my new book, God’s Crime Scene: A Homicide Detective Examines the Evidence for a Divinely Created Universe, I investigate this fine-tuning in great detail. The foundational, regional and locational conditions of our universe, solar system and planet are delicately balanced and finely calibrated. The slightest modification of these conditions would be disastrous for life. The delicate requirements for the existence of galaxies, star systems, and planets capable of supporting “intelligent observers” are incredibly fragile.

While scientists may stipulate to the appearance of fine-tuning in the natural universe, this does not mean they agree on the existence of a supernatural “Fine-Tuner”. How, precisely, do naturalists account for cosmic fine-tuning? Here is a brief summary of their attempts to explain the appearance of fine-tuning without the involvement of a Fine-Tuner:

I agree completely with the author's well stated conclusions that per the multiple crippling arguments he explained, "The attributes of design we see in the universe (and in biological organisms) are best explained by the creative activity of an intelligent designer; efforts to stay “inside the room” of the natural universe are simply unable to explain the evidence."

[Laird]

Can Naturalism Account for the Appearance of Fine-Tuning in the Universe?

I don't buy the argument from complexity against a multi-verse generator, just like I don't buy the probabilistic argument Philip Goff makes against the multi-verse. As I wrote there though, I don't think the multi-verse is a good explanation for different reasons.