The number of laws of physics is finite or infinite?

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The discussion centers on the current understanding of the number of physical laws known as of February 2014, with speculation that this number could be around 1000 or more. A key question raised is whether the total number of physical laws is finite or infinite, particularly within the context of the observable universe and reliable experimental methods. While the inquiry touches on philosophical aspects, it seeks insights from the scientific community on this topic. The response indicates a lack of definitive answers from scientists regarding this question.
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I think that it is relatively easy to simply count the number of physics that are aware for us as of February 2014. Probably there is statistics that deals with it and can tell us how many laws of physics exist now; maybe this number is equal to 1000, maybe more, I am not aware of it.

But physics is developing and this number is increasing. I would like to know the following thing: the number of physics in principle is/should/expected (to) be finite or infinite? This question refers to our observable universe which can be explored by means of reliable experimental methods.

Maybe is it too philosophical question, but still I would like to know what the scientists think about it, if they do at all :smile:
 
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Eagle9 said:
...if they do at all :smile:

We don't!

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Good answer.
 
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