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Part 1/6:

The Troubling Decline of Scientific Progress

Contrary to popular rumors, Sabine Hossenfelder's biggest worry isn't pineapple on pizza - it's that scientific progress is slowing down, and that much of what gets published in academia is increasingly ineffective.

The Paradox of Exponential Growth

At first glance, science appears to be thriving. The number of scientists worldwide has increased rapidly, both in absolute numbers and as a share of the population. Similarly, the number of scientific publications is growing exponentially in almost all fields. This has led many to believe that science is doing just fine, with more papers to discuss, more conferences to attend, and more grants to hire more people.

The Lack of Economic Impact

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