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Fashion, faith, and fantasy in the new physics of the universe / Roger Penrose
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Fashion, faith, and fantasy in the new physics of the universe / Roger Penrose

by Roger Penrose

This work analyses the influence of fashion, faith, and fantasy on modern theoretical physics, specifically within string theory, quantum mechanics, and cosmology. It critiques current trends and suggests these forces may misdirect the scientific study of the universe.

Accession 11727 ISBN 9780691119793 Publisher Princeton University Press
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