34 - Should Beauty Guide Physicists?

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34 - Should Beauty Guide Physicists?

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Aug 23, 2021

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Some physics theories are admired for being beautiful, but does that mean they are more likely to be true? Or could chasing beauty lead us astray?Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/whythisuniverse

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Aug 23, 2021

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The biggest ideas in physics, broken down. Join theoretical physicist Dan Hooper and PhD student Shalma Wegsman as they answer your questions about dark matter, black holes, quantum mechanics, and more. Part of The University of Chicago Podcast Network.

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34 - Should Beauty Guide Physicists?

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