EPISODE · Feb 28, 2024 · 27 MIN
What Does the “Unreasonable Effectiveness” of Mathematics Mean?
from Closer To Truth · host Closer To Truth
The astonishing effectiveness of mathematics in the natural sciences, especially in physics, borders on the mysterious—and there seems no rational explanation. Our bafflement stimulates novel thinking. How to assess the meaning of math’s “unreasonable effectiveness"? Featuring interviews with Michio Kaku, David Wallace, Michael Hopkins, Stuart Kauffman, Jim Holt, and Paul Davies. Register for free on our website to receive subscriber-only exclusives: https://closertotruth.com/register/
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The astonishing effectiveness of mathematics in the natural sciences, especially in physics, borders on the mysterious—and there seems no rational explanation. Our bafflement stimulates novel thinking. How to assess the meaning of math’s “unreasonable effectiveness"? Featuring interviews with Michio Kaku, David Wallace, Michael Hopkins, Stuart Kauffman, Jim Holt, and Paul Davies. Register for free on our website to receive subscriber-only exclusives: https://closertotruth.com/register/
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