Lost in math
Sabine Hossenfelder
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Lost in math
Published
2019
Publisher
Societe d'edition Les Belles lettres
Pages
348
ISBN-13
9782251449319
Description
"Whether pondering black holes or predicting discoveries at CERN, physicists believe the best theories are beautiful, natural, and elegant, and this standard separates popular theories from disposable ones. This is why, Sabine Hossenfelder argues, we have not seen a major breakthrough in the foundations of physics for more than four decades. The belief in beauty has become so dogmatic that it now conflicts with scientific objectivity: observation has been unable to confirm mindboggling theories, like supersymmetry or grand unification, invented by physicists based on aesthetic criteria. Worse, these "too good to not be true" theories are actually untestable and they have left the field in a cul-de-sac. To escape, physicists must rethink their methods. Only by embracing reality as it is can science discover the truth"--
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How many pages are in Lost in math?
This edition of Lost in math has approximately 348 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Lost in math?
For most readers, Lost in math typically takes between 7h 15m and 4h 50m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 87,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 48m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 87,000 words
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What is the word count of Lost in math?
The estimated word count for Lost in math is approximately 87,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Lost in math?
Lost in math was written by Sabine Hossenfelder.
When was Lost in math published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2019. The original work may have been published on a different date.