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- Book Title
- Fashion, Faith, and Fantasy in the New Physics of the Universe
- ISBN
- 9780691264301
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Princeton University Press
ISBN-10
0691264309
ISBN-13
9780691264301
eBay Product ID (ePID)
15067066520
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
536 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Fashion, Faith, and Fantasy in the New Physics of the Universe
Publication Year
2024
Subject
Physics / Quantum Theory, Philosophy & Social Aspects, History, Physics / General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science
Series
Princeton Science Library
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.7 in
Item Weight
19.6 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
College Audience
Reviews
[A] beautifully produced, beautifully laid-out and diagrammed book. . . . There is possibly no better or more original expositor than Penrose to draw from. If modern physics theory is of interest to you, you certainly won't want to ignore this book., "I can't recommend [ Fashion, Faith, and Fantasy in the New Physics of the Universe ] too highly to anyone with a serious interest in fundamental questions about physics." ---Peter Woit, MAA Reviews, "There are valuable perspectives given by Penrose that only someone of his stature in the physics community can offer, and that should be taken seriously." ---Steven Ball, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, "A valuable insight into what one of the most prominent theoretical physicists of recent times makes of reality's relationship to ideas in quantum theory, standard cosmology, and theories that pretend to replace them." ---Richard Webb, New Scientist, Physics has been at an awkward impasse for the past century. Two theories--quantum mechanics and general relativity--are widely believed to be true. . . . But they contradict each other in basic ways--they cannot both be entirely true. In Fashion, Faith, and Fantasy in the New Physics of the Universe . . . Roger Penrose, an elder statesman of physics, considers the problem. As intellectually offbeat as he is eminent . . . He ventures here some novel ways in which the two theories might be reconciled., "The book is replete with phenomenal visual representations of the physics under discussion, a reminder of Penrose's ability to see and describe physics in a unique way. . . . Ultimately, what is most valuable about the book is the excellent example he offers in how to ask questions." ---Chanda Prescod-Weinstein, Physics World, "Something is rotten in the state of physics. . . . The eminent mathematician and physicist Roger Penrose identifies several possible sources of the rot. . . . He is not one to be intimidated by an overwhelming majority, no matter how illustrious and vocal it is. He sets out his objections politely and with exemplary patience towards the keepers of physics orthodoxy. . . . Time will tell whether any of his judgments are correct. In the meantime, his critics would do well to remember George Bernard Shaw's warning: 'The minority is sometimes right; the majority is always wrong.'" ---Graham Farmelo, The Guardian, "The most important thing is not exactly what he writes about string theory, cosmology and quantum mechanics in his latest book . . . but that a book so wide and deep in its erudition could be written at all. If his successors cannot do the same, science will be all the poorer." ---Philip Ball, Prospect, Penrose gets to the heart of modern physics' problem with subjectivity in this insightful and provocative pop-sci title. . . . [A] rewarding discussion of scientific stumbles in the search for truth., In standing outside the fray and criticising the central dogmas of fundamental physics, Penrose is playing the role of Einstein, who forced quantum theorists to defend and hone their ideas, and Sir Fred Hoyle, who persistently challenged Big Bang theorists to sharpen their ideas. This is an extremely important role, and long may Penrose fulfill it., "It is always inspiring to read Penrose's uncompromisingly independent perspective on physics." ---Richard Dawid, Nature, An extremely original, rich, and thoughtful survey of today's most fashionable attempts to decipher the cosmos on its smallest and largest scales.
Dewey Edition
23
Series Volume Number
152
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
530.01
Synopsis
What can fashionable ideas, blind faith, or pure fantasy possibly have to do with the scientific quest to understand the universe? Surely, theoretical physicists are immune to mere trends, dogmatic beliefs, or flights of fancy? In fact, acclaimed physicist and bestselling author Roger Penrose argues that researchers working at the extreme frontiers of physics are just as susceptible to these forces as anyone else. In this provocative book, he argues that fashion, faith, and fantasy, while sometimes productive and even essential in physics, may be leading today's researchers astray in three of the field's most important areas--string theory, quantum mechanics, and cosmology. Arguing that string theory has veered away from physical reality by positing six extra hidden dimensions, Penrose cautions that the fashionable nature of a theory can cloud our judgment of its plausibility. In the case of quantum mechanics, its stunning success in explaining the atomic universe has led to an uncritical faith that it must also apply to reasonably massive objects, and Penrose responds by suggesting possible changes in quantum theory.Turning to cosmology, he argues that most of the current fantastical ideas about the origins of the universe cannot be true, but that an even wilder reality may lie behind them. Finally, Penrose describes how fashion, faith, and fantasy have ironically also shaped his own work, from twistor theory, a possible alternative to string theory that is beginning to acquire a fashionable status, to "conformal cyclic cosmology," an idea so fantastic that it could be called "conformal crazy cosmology." The result is an important critique of some of the most significant developments in physics today from one of its most eminent figures., Nobel Prize-winning physicist Roger Penrose questions some of the most fashionable ideas in physics today, including string theory What can fashionable ideas, blind faith, or pure fantasy possibly have to do with the scientific quest to understand the universe? Surely, theoretical physicists are immune to mere trends, dogmatic beliefs, or flights of fancy? In fact, acclaimed physicist and bestselling author Roger Penrose argues that researchers working at the extreme frontiers of physics are just as susceptible to these forces as anyone else. In this provocative book, he argues that fashion, faith, and fantasy, while sometimes productive and even essential in physics, may be leading today's researchers astray in three of the field's most important areas--string theory, quantum mechanics, and cosmology. Arguing that string theory has veered away from physical reality by positing six extra hidden dimensions, Penrose cautions that the fashionable nature of a theory can cloud our judgment of its plausibility. In the case of quantum mechanics, its stunning success in explaining the atomic universe has led to an uncritical faith that it must also apply to reasonably massive objects, and Penrose responds by suggesting possible changes in quantum theory. Turning to cosmology, he argues that most of the current fantastical ideas about the origins of the universe cannot be true, but that an even wilder reality may lie behind them. Finally, Penrose describes how fashion, faith, and fantasy have ironically also shaped his own work, from twistor theory, a possible alternative to string theory that is beginning to acquire a fashionable status, to "conformal cyclic cosmology," an idea so fantastic that it could be called "conformal crazy cosmology." The result is an important critique of some of the most significant developments in physics today from one of its most eminent figures., What can fashionable ideas, blind faith, or pure fantasy possibly have to do with the scientific quest to understand the universe? Roger Penrose argues that researchers working at the extreme frontiers of physics are just as susceptible to mere trends, dogmatic beliefs, and flights of fancy as anyone else. In this provocative book, he argues that fashion, faith, and fantasy, while sometimes productive and even essential in physics, may be leading today's researchers astray in three of the field's most important areas-string theory, quantum mechanics, and cosmology. The result is an important critique of some of the most significant developments in physics today from one of its most eminent figures., What can fashionable ideas, blind faith, or pure fantasy possibly have to do with the scientific quest to understand the universe? Surely, theoretical physicists are immune to mere trends, dogmatic beliefs, or flights of fancy? In fact, acclaimed physicist and bestselling author Roger Penrose argues that researchers working at the extreme frontiers
LC Classification Number
QC6.P4 2024
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