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130 | Frank Wilczek on the Present and Future of Fundamental Physics

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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Exploring the Fundamentals of Physics

This chapter examines the evolving definitions and interpretations of what constitutes 'fundamental' in physics. The speaker emphasizes the importance of various fields, arguing that advancements in complex systems are equally vital as those in foundational physics. The discussion illustrates the relationships between established laws, reductionism, and their applicability to various scientific domains, highlighting a holistic understanding of reality.

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