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#79 – Lee Smolin: Quantum Gravity and Einstein’s Unfinished Revolution

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The Evolution of Scientific Thought

This chapter examines the intricacies of the scientific method and its divergence in various communities, highlighting historical instances like Galileo's challenges to established beliefs. It discusses the slow acceptance of new paradigms in science and the cyclical nature of scientific inquiry, particularly in relation to technological advancements since the 1970s. Furthermore, it explores philosophical debates surrounding realism and anti-realism in physics and the implications for understanding consciousness and the nature of reality.

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