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No Scientific Innovation Since the 1920s? | Gregory Chaitin
Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal
Stagnation in Science: The Bureaucratic Barrier
This chapter explores the stagnation in fundamental scientific research attributed to the bureaucratic constraints of the academic system. The renowned mathematician reflects on how a focus on publication quantity over quality discourages innovation and creativity in areas like physics. Through personal anecdotes and a critique of institutional pressures, the chapter argues for a potential resurgence of groundbreaking ideas outside the traditional academic framework.
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