Naturalness - How Religion Turned into Math

Explore the concept of naturalness in physics and its impact on theory development in this 48-minute seminar presented by Sabine Hossenfelder from the Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies. Delve into the historical origins of naturalness arguments and their significant influence on the foundations of physics in recent decades. Examine the potential pitfalls of relying on naturalness as a guiding principle for advancing theoretical physics. Gain insights into the intersection of scientific methodology and philosophical considerations in modern physics research.