Showing posts with label Sabine Hossenfelder. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sabine Hossenfelder. Show all posts

January 19, 2024

The magic of the real

"I love both fantasy and science-fiction novels (even better: series) but they always leave me feeling somewhat disappointed because all the tricks and gimmicks don't work in reality. That's why I became a scientist: It's magic, but it's real." ~Sabine Hossenfelder (source)


 

From Wikipedia: Sabine Hossenfelder (born 1976) is a German theoretical physicist, author, science communicator, professional YouTuber, musician, and singer. She is the author of Lost in Math: How Beauty Leads Physics Astray, which explores the concept of elegance in fundamental physics and cosmology, and of Existential Physics: A Scientist’s Guide to Life’s Biggest Questions.