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Head over to https://www.masterclass.com/theories for the current offer. MasterClass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off.In today's episode of Theories of Everything, Curt Jaimungal speaks with physicist Sabine Hossenfelder to cover what's truly wrong with fundamental physics. Together, they uncover why long-standing problems linger, why essential data remain elusive, and how systemic pressures are stifling meaningful breakthroughs.Links Mentions:- Existential Physics: A Scientist's Guide to Life's Biggest Questions: https://amzn.to/3BeOyML- Lost in Math: How Beauty Leads Physics Astray: https://amzn.to/3OL4GbV- Sean Carroll's TOE Episode: https://youtu.be/9AoRxtYZrZo- Peter Woit's TOE 1st Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z3JYb_g2Qs- Peter Woit's TOE 2nd Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTSeqsCgxj8- Sabine's Crisis in Science Series:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW4yBSV4U38https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMOjD_Lt8qYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQVF0Yu7X24https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBIvSGLkwJYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBT9vFrV6yQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKiBlGDfRU8Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction to the Physics Crisis03:29 - The Role of Experiment in Physics06:21 - Internal Contradictions in Quantum Gravity08:21 - Progress in Theoretical Physics11:01 - Serendipity and Discovery in Research12:09 - The Role of Funding in Physics15:33 - Overproduction of Models in Academia18:16 - Focus on Solving Inconsistencies19:51 - The Crisis in Science32:32 - Overhyping Research Possibilities37:27 - Mistrust in Science and Academia42:08 - Humor in Science Communication57:46 - Addressing Problems in Academia58:56 - The Scientific Underground and Job Market1:02:29 - Academic Exodus1:05:42 - Critique and Counterpoints1:07:28 - The Irony of Theory Development1:12:46 - The Scientific Underground1:15:58 - The Crisis of Scientific Progress1:28:31 - Challenges of Quantum Gravity1:31:59 - The Special Issues Dilemma1:46:49 - The Future of Scientific Discovery1:54:22 - Envisioning a New Scientific Ecosystem1:57:30 - A Call for CollaborationAs a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toeNew Substack! Follow my personal writings and EARLY ACCESS episodes here: https://curtjaimungal.substack.comTOE'S TOP LINKS:- Enjoy TOE on Spotify! https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE- Become a YouTube Member Here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join- Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt- Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs- Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything#science #podcast #physics #theoreticalphysics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices