Marcelo Gleiser: Can you tell us a bit about your research interests? I decided to avoid the shouting and ask Sabine a few questions myself-about her book, her views, and why she considers this critique important. The belief in beauty has become so dogmatic that it now conflicts with scientific objectivity.” Publisher’s Weekly says Hossenfelder “argues persuasively that physics has stalled because of a focus on mathematical ‘elegance’ rather than reality.” Ars Technica predicts that Hossenfelder’s book “is going to lead to a reasonable amount of angry Internet shouting.” The book’s official promo says “we have not seen a major breakthrough in the foundations of physics for more than four decades. She has just published a poignant and clearly-written critique called Lost in Math: How Beauty Leads Physics Astray.
Sabine Hossenfelder is a well-known theoretical physicist and blogger interested in quantum gravity and other foundational questions.
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