How Our Current Theories Are, In Fact, “INCOMPLETE” In A Fundamental Sense

The video explains how progress in physics often arises from recognizing inconsistencies in existing theories, which indicates their incompleteness. By addressing these gaps, scientists have developed major advances in theoretical physics. Historical examples include Maxwell's theory of electromagnetism, Einstein's theories of special and general relativity, the Standard Model of particle physics, and the theory of cosmic inflation.

Maxwell's theory of electromagnetism addressed the relationship between electricity and magnetism, leading to the realization that electromagnetic waves are, in fact, light. Special relativity resulted from the inconsistency between Maxwell's equations and Newtonian mechanics, where Einstein showed that the speed of light is constant for all observers. General relativity arose from the incompatibility between Newtonian gravity and special relativity, with Einstein developing a theory of gravity involving curved spacetime. In quantum theory developments, quantum mechanics was reconciled with special relativity, and further inconsistencies led to the unification of electromagnetism and the weak force (electroweak theory) and the formulation of the Standard Model of particle physics. Cosmic inflation solved problems with the Big Bang theory, including the horizon, flatness, and monopole problems.

Incompleteness has also led to theories such as supersymmetry, grand unification, and string theory, but they have yet to produce experimental confirmation. The video argues that recognizing and addressing incompleteness drives scientific inquiry, even if some gaps may not have solutions or might be fundamental aspects of the universe.

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they're called theories for a reason