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Physics of Life, Ep 5: How human history shapes scientific inquiry

COMPLEXITY

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Balancing Complexity and Progress in Physics

The chapter delves into the debate within the physics community on choosing between simple questions and more complex, challenging problems. Physicists prioritize questions like electron behavior and complex system connections for potential progress in understanding, emphasizing the significance of persistence in advancing both fields.

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