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The concept of Proof with Professor Geraint Lewis (193)
The concept of Proof with Professor Geraint Lewis (193)
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17 minutes
Released:
Jul 5, 2020
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Podcast episode
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What does "proving" a theory really mean ? Is there a difference between Scientifically proving or proving it Mathematically ? Dr Karl and Prof Geraint Lewis discuss the meanings of these ideas and how they are applied today. From pandemics to climate change, we depend on solid science - so how do you tell if something has been proved? http://www.physics.usyd.edu.au/~gfl/ http://drkarl.com
Released:
Jul 5, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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