Is There Beauty in Mathematics and Physics?

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"The purpose of life is to carve out a niche of order and the ou ot the teeth of entropy," he says. "You know, we don't need an explanation for poverty... It's wealth and prosperity that needs an explanation." He also talks about beauty in mathematics and physics - you never hear this in other fields. 'I see no reason why a physics experiment should be any more beautiful than chemistry or biology, or geology'

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.