Sabine Hossenfelder speaks to Hilary Lawson about physics, reality, and what really motivates her.

What makes a theory 'ascientific'?

Join physicist ‪@SabineHossenfelder‬ and nonrealist philosopher Hilary Lawson in riveting conversation. With Hilary interviewing, Sabine outlines her attitude to the problems of modern physics and the importance of philosophy.

#physics #reality #multiverse

Sabine Hossenfelder is a theoretical physicist, author, musician, and science communicator who researches quantum gravity. Hilary is a nonrealist philosopher known for his theory of closure.

00:00 Introduction
00:45 Can science answer the big philosophical questions?
03:45 What does ‘ascientific’ mean?
07:04 Can maths mask a lack of evidence?
08:08 Are you a realist?
14:30 What really motivates you?
16:30 Where should we be looking for an underlying theory in quantum mechanics?

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