Wolfgang Rindler: Godel's Remarkable Excursion into Cosmology

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Wolfgang Rindler's article in the American Journal of Physics explores Godel's contributions to cosmology, focusing on the historical and philosophical context of his work alongside notable figures like Einstein, Mach, Gamow, and Lanczos. The paper delves into the interplay of physics and philosophy in Godel's theories. However, it is not accessible on arXiv, limiting its availability for broader academic discussion. The conversation highlights the impressive intellectual lineage of the contributors mentioned. Rindler's insights into Godel's work offer a unique perspective on cosmological concepts.
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Wolfgang Rindler has an interesting article,

Godel, Einstein, Mach, Gamow, and Lanczos: Godel's remarkable excursion into cosmology,

in this month's American Journal of Physics. Rindler writes about the history, context, philosophy, and physics of Godel's work. Unfortunately, this paper is not available on arXiv.
 
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George Jones said:
Wolfgang Rindler has an interesting article,

Godel, Einstein, Mach, Gamow, and Lanczos: Godel's remarkable excursion into cosmology,

in this month's American Journal of Physics. Rindler writes about the history, context, philosophy, and physics of Godel's work. Unfortunately, this paper is not available on arXiv.

How about some sample excerpts, George?

You are tantalizing us. Those are remarkably creative people, including Rindler.
(Lanczos I don't know much about, but the others make a fascinating line-up.)
 
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