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The Massively Misleading Michelson–Morley Experiment | Harry Collins

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

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The Interplay of Science and Society

This chapter explores the philosophical influences on scientific discoveries and the role of societal dynamics in shaping knowledge. It discusses the balance between skepticism and acceptance in science, illustrated through examples like gravitational waves and the Higgs boson. Additionally, the chapter emphasizes the importance of language and collaboration among specialists, using metaphors like the open kitchen to highlight transparency in knowledge sharing.

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