What's Wrong With (Fundamental) Physics? | Sabine Hossenfelder

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In today's episode of Theories of Everything, Curt Jaimungal speaks with physicist Sabine Hossenfelder to cover what's truly wrong with fundamental physics. Together, they uncover why long-standing problems linger, why essential data remain elusive, and how systemic pressures are stifling meaningful breakthroughs.

Links Mentions:

Existential Physics: A Scientist's Guide to Life's Biggest Questions: https://amzn.to/3BeOyML

Lost in Math: How Beauty Leads Physics Astray: https://amzn.to/3OL4GbV

Sean Carroll's TOE Episode: https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo

Peter Woit's TOE 1st Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z3JYb_g2Qs

Peter Woit's TOE 2nd Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTSeqsCgxj8

Sabine's Crisis in Science Series:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW4yBSV4U38

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMOjD_Lt8qY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQVF0Yu7X24

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBIvSGLkwJY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBT9vFrV6yQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKiBlGDfRU8

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to the Physics Crisis

03:29 - The Role of Experiment in Physics

06:21 - Internal Contradictions in Quantum Gravity

08:21 - Progress in Theoretical Physics

11:01 - Serendipity and Discovery in Research

12:09 - The Role of Funding in Physics

15:33 - Overproduction of Models in Academia

18:16 - Focus on Solving Inconsistencies

19:51 - The Crisis in Science

32:32 - Overhyping Research Possibilities

37:27 - Mistrust in Science and Academia

42:08 - Humor in Science Communication

57:46 - Addressing Problems in Academia

58:56 - The Scientific Underground and Job Market

1:02:29 - Academic Exodus

1:05:42 - Critique and Counterpoints

1:07:28 - The Irony of Theory Development

1:12:46 - The Scientific Underground

1:15:58 - The Crisis of Scientific Progress

1:28:31 - Challenges of Quantum Gravity

1:31:59 - The Special Issues Dilemma

1:46:49 - The Future of Scientific Discovery

1:54:22 - Envisioning a New Scientific Ecosystem

1:57:30 - A Call for Collaboration

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