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White Knights of Theoretical Physics - Stephen Crothers, Mathematician

The DemystifySci Podcast

CHAPTER

Revisiting Physics: Universality & Cosmic Misconceptions

The chapter criticizes the obsession with universality in physics and discusses the need to restructure the field. It examines skepticism towards astrophysics and cosmology, highlighting the negative cultural mindset created by the 'dark arts' terminology. The chapter also questions the validity of certain theories, such as the solar wind violating thermodynamics and the flawed understanding of black hole geometry.

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