Searching for a Theory of Everything with Max Tegmark, James Beacham & Stephon Alexander (2020)
Into the Impossible With Brian Keating
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The Dance of Experiment and Skepticism in Physics
This chapter examines the tension between being an enthusiastic experimentalist and a critical skeptic within the scientific exploration of consciousness and intelligence. It discusses the implications of discoveries from the Large Hadron Collider, the challenges of formulating testable hypotheses, and the philosophical concerns surrounding Karl Popper's principle of falsifiability. Additionally, the chapter highlights the intersection of artificial intelligence and theoretical physics, emphasizing the importance of developing concrete theories to understand complex concepts like quantum gravity.
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