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The end of science
Facing the Limits of Knowledge in the Twilight of the Scientific Age
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In 'The End of Science,' John Horgan discusses the idea that science may be nearing its theoretical limits.
He interviews various eminent scholars, including Fred Hoyle, Noam Chomsky, and John Wheeler, to explore topics such as God, superstrings, quarks, consciousness, and the Omega Point.
Horgan argues that science is facing significant challenges, including the constraints imposed by special relativity, quantum mechanics, and chaos theory.
He also critiques the trend of 'ironic science,' where theoreticians engage in speculative and often untestable theories, potentially reducing science to a status akin to literary criticism.
The book presents a contrarian view on the future of scientific discovery and its place in the hierarchy of disciplines.
He interviews various eminent scholars, including Fred Hoyle, Noam Chomsky, and John Wheeler, to explore topics such as God, superstrings, quarks, consciousness, and the Omega Point.
Horgan argues that science is facing significant challenges, including the constraints imposed by special relativity, quantum mechanics, and chaos theory.
He also critiques the trend of 'ironic science,' where theoreticians engage in speculative and often untestable theories, potentially reducing science to a status akin to literary criticism.
The book presents a contrarian view on the future of scientific discovery and its place in the hierarchy of disciplines.
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Brett Hall when contrasting the themes of "The End of Science" with David Deutsch's "The Beginning of Infinity"
Brett Hall when contrasting the themes of "The End of Science" with David Deutsch's "The Beginning of Infinity"
Ep 64 Ch 18 "The Beginning" Part 3
Mentioned by Brett Hall as the author of "The End of Science," a book contrasting with Deutsch's optimistic view.
Brett Hall as the author of "The End of Science," a book contrasting with Deutsch's optimistic view. Ep 58 Ch 18 "The Beginning" Part 1
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Robert Lawrence Kuhn when discussing the potential end of major scientific breakthroughs.
Robert Lawrence Kuhn when discussing the potential end of major scientific breakthroughs.
What is the Philosophy of Scientific Breakthroughs?
Mentioned by Brett Hall while comparing it to David Deutsch's "The Beginning of Infinity", highlighting Horgan's errors in concluding science's end.
Brett Hall while comparing it to David Deutsch's "The Beginning of Infinity", highlighting Horgan's errors in concluding science's end. Ep 61 Ch 18 "The Beginning" Part 2
