Where science fails, according to a physicisT

by Jim Al-Khalili

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Where science fails, according to a physicist
Why are we here? What is everything made of? This theoretical physicist says science isn’t the right way to answer these questions.
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With so much chaos in the world, it is tempting to embrace the adage, “Ignorance is bliss.” But, what if it’s actually the opposite?
Many scientists would argue that knowledge, understanding, and enlightenment are always better than ignorance. Why?
Because the more we know about the world, the better we understand the interconnectedness of nature and mankind and how the universe is full of magic and wonder

Unknown Binding

Published May 1, 2022

About the author

Dr. Jameel Sadik "Jim" Al-Khalili is an Iraqi-British theoretical physicist, author and broadcaster. He is professor of theoretical physics and chair in the public engagement in science at the University of Surrey. He is a regular broadcaster and presenter of science programmes on BBC radio and television, and a frequent commentator about science in other British media.

In 2014, Al-Khalili was named as a RISE (Recognising Inspirational Scientists and Engineers) leader by the UK's Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). He was President of Humanists UK between January 2013 and January 2016.

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[Timothy Morrison]

Very thought provoking and confusing! If you like making existentialist phenomenology into a science, like this, but if you are someone who wants to solve problems in science, ... Well, I don't know what to say