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In today's episode of Theories of Everything, Curt Jaimungal speaks with physicist Sabine Hossenfelder to cover what's truly wrong with fundamental physics. Together, they uncover why long-standing problems linger, why essential data remain elusive, and how systemic pressures are stifling meaningful breakthroughs.
Links Mentions:
- Existential Physics: A Scientist's Guide to Life's Biggest Questions: https://amzn.to/3BeOyML
- Lost in Math: How Beauty Leads Physics Astray: https://amzn.to/3OL4GbV
- Sean Carroll's TOE Episode: https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo
- Peter Woit's TOE 1st Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z3JYb_g2Qs
- Peter Woit's TOE 2nd Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTSeqsCgxj8
- Sabine's Crisis in Science Series:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW4yBSV4U38
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMOjD_Lt8qY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQVF0Yu7X24
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBIvSGLkwJY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBT9vFrV6yQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKiBlGDfRU8
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to the Physics Crisis
03:29 - The Role of Experiment in Physics
06:21 - Internal Contradictions in Quantum Gravity
08:21 - Progress in Theoretical Physics
11:01 - Serendipity and Discovery in Research
12:09 - The Role of Funding in Physics
15:33 - Overproduction of Models in Academia
18:16 - Focus on Solving Inconsistencies
19:51 - The Crisis in Science
32:32 - Overhyping Research Possibilities
37:27 - Mistrust in Science and Academia
42:08 - Humor in Science Communication
57:46 - Addressing Problems in Academia
58:56 - The Scientific Underground and Job Market
1:02:29 - Academic Exodus
1:05:42 - Critique and Counterpoints
1:07:28 - The Irony of Theory Development
1:12:46 - The Scientific Underground
1:15:58 - The Crisis of Scientific Progress
1:28:31 - Challenges of Quantum Gravity
1:31:59 - The Special Issues Dilemma
1:46:49 - The Future of Scientific Discovery
1:54:22 - Envisioning a New Scientific Ecosystem
1:57:30 - A Call for Collaboration
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