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Physicists tend to get more than their fair share of in it either. I think it's because physics touches on the deep questions about the nature of reality. It is, it's a sexier part of science than many er because somehow it's not cumbered by practical applications. And so people like you must get even more. People like my friend kipthorne at caltek. He gets them all the time. These aren't professional physicists like yourself that are actually trying to uni quantum physics and general relativity. But they've kind of thought through these words, and then they kind of structure. Well, here's what i think, you know, einstein was wrong

In this conversation with quantum physicist, New York Times bestselling author, and BBC host Jim Al-Khalili reveals how 8 lessons from the heart of science can help us all get the most out of our lives.

Today’s world is unpredictable and full of contradictions, and navigating its complexities while trying to make the best decisions is far from easy. In this brief guide to leading a more rational life, acclaimed physicist Jim Al-Khalili invites readers to engage with the world as scientists have been trained to do. The scientific method has served humankind well in its quest to see things as they really are, and underpinning the scientific method are core principles that can help us all navigate modern life more confidently. Discussing the nature of truth and uncertainty, the role of doubt, the pros and cons of simplification, the value of guarding against bias, the importance of evidence-based thinking, and more, Al-Khalili shows how the powerful ideas at the heart of the scientific method are deeply relevant to the complicated times we live in and the difficult choices we make.