Understanding Nature Without Models? - Dr. Gopi Vijaya, DemystifyPod #257

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Dr. Gopi Vijaya began his scientific career in solar physics but quickly branched out into fields as diverse as projective geometry, Goethean Science, foundations of astronomy, calculus, and the Reciprocal System of physics. Our conversation begins with the relationship between science and technology and moves into the philosophical realm asking seemingly bizarre questions like - can we do science without models? Also - how do we collaborate as thinkers without competing? Along the way we explore outstanding anomalies in light, electromagnetism, gravity and color theory. It's a wild ride through many of our favorite topics here. Let us know your thoughts in the comments! Sign up for our Patreon and get episodes early + join our weekly Patron Chat https://bit.ly/3lcAasB 00:00 Go! 00:05:09 What is the Difference Between Science and Technology? 00:12:23 The Difference Between Humans and Nature 00:18:59 Is tech without collateral damage possible? 00:22:14 The absurdity of an end to science 00:26:02 Can we understand without models? 00:31:20 How to understand Gravity without a model 00:39:30 Throwing mass into the mix 00:48:45 A sea of measurements, but what is measured? 01:00:51 The coherence of an entire field at once 01:10:35 Obscurantism of analogy 01:22:01 The zero sum game of knowledge 01:28:22 The thing about color 01:33:08 Missing Magenta 01:41:39 Why is light so unaffected by electricity and magnetism? 01:48:14 Functionality is just a starting point 01:54:16 Missing cause and effect in plain sight 02:03:41 Closing thoughts 02:07:33 Renewal of Science Conference #sciencepodcast #longformpodcast #DrGopiVijaya, #SolarPhysics, #ProjectiveGeometry, #GoetheanScience, #FoundationsOfAstronomy, #ReciprocalSystem, #PhilosophyOfScience, #ScienceWithoutModels, #CollaborativeThinking, #LightAnomalies, #Electromagnetism, #GravityTheories, #ColorTheory, #InnovativeScience, #ScientificAnomalies, #NonCompetitiveCollaboration, #ExploringScience, #ModernPhysics, #PhilosophicalScience Check our short-films channel, @DemystifySci: https://www.youtube.com/c/DemystifyingScience AND our material science investigations of atomics, @MaterialAtomics https://www.youtube.com/@MaterialAtomics Join our mailing list https://bit.ly/3v3kz2S PODCAST INFO: Anastasia completed her PhD studying bioelectricity at Columbia University. When not talking to brilliant people or making movies, she spends her time painting, reading, and guiding backcountry excursions. Shilo also did his PhD at Columbia studying the elastic properties of molecular water. When he's not in the film studio, he's exploring sound in music. They are both freelance professors at various universities. - Blog: http://DemystifySci.com/blog - RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2be66934/podcast/rss - Donate: https://bit.ly/3wkPqaD - Swag: https://bit.ly/2PXdC2y SOCIAL: - Discord: https://discord.gg/MJzKT8CQub - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DemystifySci - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DemystifySci/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/DemystifySci MUSIC: -Shilo Delay: https://g.co/kgs/oty671