Becky Parker

Join provocative mathematician Eric Weinstein, award-winning physicist Becky Parker, and post-post-realist philosopher Hilary Lawson as they tackle the relevance of metaphysics in today's scientific landscape. They debate whether science has eclipsed metaphysical inquiries and discuss the importance of creativity in scientific education. The conversation highlights the allure of hands-on discovery and the need for epistemic humility while exploring contentious topics like string theory. Their insights offer a fresh take on the intersection of belief and empirical truth.

In this engaging discussion, mathematician Eric Weinstein, award-winning physicist Becky Parker, and philosopher Hilary Lawson delve into the relevance of metaphysics in today's scientific age. They debate the interplay between metaphysical views and scientific inquiry, debating frameworks like idealism and panpsychism. The conversation highlights quantum mechanics' challenge to traditional notions of reality and critiques the over-reliance on observation in understanding the universe. Ultimately, they explore whether metaphysics still holds a place in our quest for truth.