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How the Scientific Community Keeps Itself in Check
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The scientific community is structured in a way that allows for rigorous experimentation and peer review, which ultimately leads to a better understanding of the world around us and advances in technology.
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The scientific method sets the standard for research and science, as it ensures results are grounded in verifiable data that is examined, tested, and peer-reviewed by the community.
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The scientific method sets the standard for research and science, as it ensures results are grounded in verifiable data that is examined, tested, and peer-reviewed by the community.
ChapterHow the Scientific Community Keeps Itself in Check
Episode#79 – Lee Smolin: Quantum Gravity and Einstein’s Unfinished Revolution
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Scientists and engineers work hand in hand to develop new technologies, with scientific theories providing a framework for engineering designs.
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Scientists and engineers work hand in hand to develop new technologies, with scientific theories providing a framework for engineering designs. Looking at the history of science and technology, it becomes clear that science has made significant progress, leading to the development of modern-day technology and gadgets like iPhones.
ChapterHow the Scientific Community Keeps Itself in Check
Episode#79 – Lee Smolin: Quantum Gravity and Einstein’s Unfinished Revolution
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The early 20th century saw major scientific revolutions in relativity, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, and the discovery of atoms.
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The early 20th century saw major scientific revolutions in relativity, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, and the discovery of atoms. These advances were closely linked to the development of electrical technology and the electrification of cities, but modern fundamental physics lacks comparable progress.