Lost in Math
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In "Lost in Math", Sabine Hossenfelder delivers a scorching takedown against the idea of beauty as a guiding force in scientific research. Hossenfelder calls for science to return to empirical evidence to guide its research, rather than placing faith in theories that are elegant or beautiful, but cannot be tested. She argues that this kind of thinking is what has led physics astray and prevented any major breakthroughs for more than four decades. With clarity and precision, Hossenfelder makes a compelling case for a fundamental shift in our approach to understanding the world around us and issues a challenge to physicists everywhere to embrace reality as it is, warts and all. This book is an eye-opening journey through the world of physics and a must-read for anyone interested in the philosophy of science.