Truth, beauty and other misconceptions Lisa Randall

Philosophy for our times by The Institute of Art and Ideas

Jul 7, 202600:22:54Arts

Is beauty a reliable indicator of scientific truth? Or is it merely a distraction? Some of the best scientists throughout history have equated beauty with truth. But is this a mistake? Join pioneering physicist Lisa Rand...

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