Diminishing Results in Cosmology: Public Interest Fading?

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The discussion highlights concerns about diminishing public interest in cosmology, attributed to the lack of groundbreaking results from theories like string theory and quantum loop theory. Participants argue that while popular science books have increased, they may not translate into funding or genuine public engagement. The perception that cosmology is speculative and lacks tangible outcomes contributes to this decline in interest. Some assert that funding decisions are made by expert communities rather than public opinion, emphasizing the ongoing pursuit of data to support cosmological models. Overall, the conversation reflects a tension between the complexity of cosmological theories and the public's desire for observable science.
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TR345 said:
Doesn't that presuppose that the universe has a size and an age?

Why do you think that?
 

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