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What's Wrong With (Fundamental) Physics? | Sabine Hossenfelder
Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal
Dec 07, 2024
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Head over to
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for the current offer. MasterClass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off. In today's episode of Theories of Everything, Curt Jaimungal speaks with physicist Sabine Hossenfelder to cover what's truly wrong with fundamental physics. Together, they uncover why long-standing problems linger, why essential data remain elusive, and how systemic pressures are stifling meaningful breakthroughs. Links Mentions: - Existential Physics: A Scientist's Guide to Life's Biggest Questions:
https://amzn.to/3BeOyML
- Lost in Math: How Beauty Leads Physics Astray:
https://amzn.to/3OL4GbV
- Sean Carroll's TOE Episode:
https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo
- Peter Woit's TOE 1st Episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z3JYb_g2Qs
- Peter Woit's TOE 2nd Episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTSeqsCgxj8
- Sabine's Crisis in Science Series:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW4yBSV4U38
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMOjD_Lt8qY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQVF0Yu7X24
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBIvSGLkwJY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBT9vFrV6yQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKiBlGDfRU8
Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to the Physics Crisis 03:29 - The Role of Experiment in Physics 06:21 - Internal Contradictions in Quantum Gravity 08:21 - Progress in Theoretical Physics 11:01 - Serendipity and Discovery in Research 12:09 - The Role of Funding in Physics 15:33 - Overproduction of Models in Academia 18:16 - Focus on Solving Inconsistencies 19:51 - The Crisis in Science 32:32 - Overhyping Research Possibilities 37:27 - Mistrust in Science and Academia 42:08 - Humor in Science Communication 57:46 - Addressing Problems in Academia 58:56 - The Scientific Underground and Job Market 1:02:29 - Academic Exodus 1:05:42 - Critique and Counterpoints 1:07:28 - The Irony of Theory Development 1:12:46 - The Scientific Underground 1:15:58 - The Crisis of Scientific Progress 1:28:31 - Challenges of Quantum Gravity 1:31:59 - The Special Issues Dilemma 1:46:49 - The Future of Scientific Discovery 1:54:22 - Envisioning a New Scientific Ecosystem 1:57:30 - A Call for Collaboration As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit
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What's Wrong With (Fundamental) Physics? | Sabine Hossenfelder | Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
