Why This Universe?

19 - Why Does Science Work?

Dec 21, 2020

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Introduction

2min

The History of Astronomy

4min

Tolney's Themic Theories

5min

Copernicus's Theory of the Universe Without Epicycles

2min

The Different Interpretations of Quantum Mechanics

3min

The Scientific Method That Makes You Prefer One Interpretation Over the Other

2min

The Problem With Quantum Mechanics

4min

The Arguments for Realism and Anti-Realism

4min

The Anti-Realist Camp and Progress

3min

Does science get us closer to understanding what the universe is actually like, or is it just a useful tool to build technology with? Today we get philosophical and talk through this deep question!

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