Hossenfelder, Sabine
Lost in Math: How Beauty Leads Physics Astray
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- ISBN 13:
- 9781541646766
- author:
- Hossenfelder, Sabine
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Basic Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 140mm X 25mm
- Genre:
- Science,Mathematics, Geometry,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Sabine Hossenfelder argues that the pursuit of beauty in physics has led to a stalemate in the field. The emphasis on elegant theories has resulted in a lack of breakthroughs in the foundations of physics, with many popular theories remaining untestable and unconfirmed. This dogmatic approach to science has led to a conflict between objectivity and aesthetics, hindering the discovery of truth.
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