Order or Entropy?

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The discussion centers on the constructs that best represent individual philosophies of physics, highlighting the significance of quantum fluctuations and the formation of matter, including galaxies and stars. A strong preference is expressed for geometry and structure, citing the success of the standard model based on gauge bundles and the geometric nature of string theory. Additionally, the concepts of singularity and infinity are noted as important, while the interplay between theory and experiment is also mentioned, emphasizing the themes of order and entropy.

Which pair of constructs below best embodies your philosophy of physics?

  • Geometry & structure

    Votes: 2 18.2%

  • Relativity & objectivity

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Uncertainty & complementarity

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Singularity & infinity

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Causality & change

    Votes: 5 45.5%

  • Symmetry & pattern

    Votes: 3 27.3%

  • Vacuum & atomism

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Microverse & macroverse

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Order & entropy

    Votes: 1 9.1%
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    11
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Which pair of constructs best embodies your philosophy of physics?
 
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I voted geometry and structure because the standard model based on gauge bundles has been so successful, and string theory too is all about geometry.
 
Geometry and structure with singularity and infinity a close second.
 
How about "theory & experiment"?
 
it'll be order and entropy
 

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