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Into the Impossible With Brian Keating
Why Do Physicists FIGHT Philosophers?
Jun 1, 2024
Physicists and philosophers clash over cosmological expansion, gravitational waves, and the BICEP experiment. Explore the origins of inflation, the theory of everything, and the challenges of detecting B-mode polarization. Join in on the debate between theory and experiment in astrophysics.
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- Scientists aim to disprove theories for advancement of knowledge, not to prove them.
- Scientists follow Galileo's approach of testing and challenging existing theories with humility and responsibility.
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The Purpose of the Scientist's Job
The scientist's goal is not to prove theories, but to disprove them, thereby narrowing down the plausible explanations for phenomena. By being a 'professional exterminator of rival theories,' the scientist contributes to the advancement of knowledge by promoting models that survive rigorous scrutiny.
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