In this episode Curt Jaimungal talks with physicist Sabine Hossenfelder about the deep problems plaguing fundamental physics. They examine why experimental data is scarce, how funding pressures shape research, and why many theoretical models fail to deliver progress.
- 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
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