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Lost in Math: How Beauty Leads Physics Astray,New
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In this 'provocative' book (New York Times), a contrarian physicist argues that her field's modern obsession with beauty has given us wonderful math but bad science.Whether pondering black holes or predicting discoveries at CERN, physicists believe the best theories are beautiful, natural, and elegant, and this standard separates popular theories from disposable ones. This is why, Sabine Hossenfelder argues, we have not seen a major breakthrough in the foundations of physics for more than four decades.The belief in beauty has become so dogmatic that it now conflicts with scientific objectivity: observation has been unable to confirm mindboggling theories, like supersymmetry or grand unification, invented by physicists based on aesthetic criteria. Worse, these 'too good to not be true' theories are actually untestable and they have left the field in a culdesac. To escape, physicists must rethink their methods. Only by embracing reality as it is can science discover the truth.
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- Q: What is the main argument of 'Lost in Math'? A: 'Lost in Math' argues that the obsession with beauty in physics has led to elegant but untestable theories, hindering scientific progress.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Lost in Math'? A: The author of 'Lost in Math' is Sabine Hossenfelder, a physicist known for her critical views on the role of aesthetics in scientific theory.
- Q: What are the key topics covered in the book? A: The book covers topics such as black holes, supersymmetry, grand unification, and the conflict between aesthetic criteria and scientific objectivity.
- Q: What is the book's publication date? A: 'Lost in Math' was published on June 2, 2020.
- Q: How many pages does 'Lost in Math' have? A: 'Lost in Math' has a total of 304 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'Lost in Math' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Lost in Math' suitable for general readers? A: Yes, 'Lost in Math' is written in an accessible style that is suitable for both general readers and those with a background in physics.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations or diagrams? A: The book primarily focuses on text and does not include illustrations or diagrams.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: 'Lost in Math' is sold as a new item.
- Q: Is there an edition of 'Lost in Math' that I should be aware of? A: Yes, the book is a reprint edition.