Science for Heretics: Why so much of science is wrong by Barrie Condon (English)

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Science is everywhere. There's just one dilemma. What if there are profound problems with scientific theory and its methods? Could it be that the idea of universal laws underpinning reality is a falsehood? Barrie Condon provides a warning to Mankind of the risks we run by not acknowledging the, often, hollow foundations on which science is built.

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Science is everywhere, our medicines, our transport, what we eat and drink. Like it or not, we can't make real progress without it. There's just one dilemma ... What if there are profound problems with all aspects of scientific theory and methods?Could it be that the idea of universal laws underpinning reality is a falsehood and, as a result, we need more and more scientists, and more and more computing power, to produce greater and greater elaborations of our theories to make them fit inconvenient experimental data? We're being forced to break science down into smaller and smaller sub-specialities, each with ever more divergent theories applicable only to one speciality and not applicable to others. Rather than an underlying unity we are finding only disparity and greater complexity. What's worse, scientists are routinely having to resort to completely untestable concepts, such as many more spatial dimensions and infinite universes, to 'explain' our reality. Throughout the history of science, reputable figures in science and philosophy have been casting doubt on some of the central assumptions of science and its various disciplines.For the first time, we have a book that dares to summarise these profound concerns in a way that is accessible to the general reader, who lacks a scientific background. It also provides a warning to Mankind of the risks we run by not acknowledging the, often, hollow foundations on which science is built.

Author Biography

Barrie Condon has degrees in Physics, Oceanography and Nuclear Medicine. Now retired, he spent over thirty years as a Medical Physicist working for the UK's National Healthy Service as a Consultant Scientist. He also held an Honorary Professorship with the University of Glasgow, and at the peak of his career was responsible for the work of over 300 scientists and technologists. His own research work has mostly been on the neuroscience applications of medical imaging techniques, such as MRI and Nuclear Medicine. He is an author on over 80 full research publications in peer-reviewed publications, such as the Lancet and the British Medical Journal, and on over 200 national and international conference presentations.

Review

AMAZON REVIEWS: Very thought provokingBeing an academic physicist (PhD, BSc) myself, actively involved in research, I probably should not like/recommend this book.But I have to say I found it very thought provoking and would certainly recommend it. It is important to note the author is not an "anti-science" raving loony. Indeed the author is a retired Professor of Physics!!Though, I do not agree with all of the book, it certainly does resonate. At the undergraduate stage, it can appear that physics has all the answers, and lots of young people adopt physics as almost a "religion". To me the book describes the author's questioning and losing this faith over his academic career. Finally settling on a very pragmatic view of physics, and the importance of experimental over theoretical physics.Sometimes scientists know and sometimes they just think they know.In one of the most intriguing books I have read, Barrie Condon takes a critical look at the theories that provide understanding and direction to the sciences that impact on all our lives. Written for the layman, it is wide ranging, from atomic physics to medicine. Even scientists will find much that is interesting and thought provoking outside their specialisation and perhaps within it. I had not read such a well-written, lucid book on such a complex and impenetrable subject as modern scientific theory. The author has written an overview for the non-scientist and has conveyed an appreciation of the anomalies and omissions within the theories.A great antidote to conventional wisdom...A fascinating read!! This book will appeal to readers outside of the scientific community, so don't be put off if you aren't a 'science' junkie. It covers subjects which are diverse and thought-provoking, ranging from the side effects of prescription drugs (like most things there's a price to pay, but is it worth it?) to our unquestioning faith in science (underestimating risk and over estimating man's ability to control it). The real value at the heart of this book lies in the questioning of received wisdom; something we should all do more often, regardless of the subject matter. ... Barrie Condon has the ability to convey a very advanced subject in a way that non-specialists can understand. His natural writing ability makes this book on a complex subject very readable, a feat in itself.Intriguing and Thought ProvokingIntriguing stimulating and thought provoking . Guaranteed to get you thinking regardless of whether you agree with everything the author suggests . All delivered with a dash of humour from a well informed intelligent writer who knows his subject well . It should be required reading for everyone - encouraging people to open their minds to possibility and question many things we all tend to take for granted at face value . Highly recommended.Science, but not as we know it.Wow, mind-blowing stuff. Who knew how much we don't know? A thoroughly accessible read, that informs without patronizing. If science had been this interesting at school I might never have done an arts degree!

Long Description

Science is everywhere, our medicines, our transport, what we eat and drink. Like it or not, we can't make real progress without it. There's just one dilemma ... What if there are profound problems with all aspects of scientific theory and methods? Could it be that the idea of universal laws underpinning reality is a falsehood and, as a result, we need more and more scientists, and more and more computing power, to produce greater and greater elaborations of our theories to make them fit inconvenient experimental data? We're being forced to break science down into smaller and smaller sub-specialities, each with ever more divergent theories applicable only to one speciality and not applicable to others. Rather than an underlying unity we are finding only disparity and greater complexity. What's worse, scientists are routinely having to resort to completely untestable concepts, such as many more spatial dimensions and infinite universes, to 'explain' our reality. Throughout the history of science, reputable figures in science and philosophy have been casting doubt on some of the central assumptions of science and its various disciplines. For the first time, we have a book that dares to summarise these profound concerns in a way that is accessible to the general reader, who lacks a scientific background. It also provides a warning to Mankind of the risks we run by not acknowledging the, often, hollow foundations on which science is built.

Review Quote

AMAZON REVIEWS: Very thought provoking Being an academic physicist (PhD, BSc) myself, actively involved in research, I probably should not like/recommend this book. But I have to say I found it very thought provoking and would certainly recommend it. It is important to note the author is not an "anti-science" raving loony. Indeed the author is a retired Professor of Physics!! Though, I do not agree with all of the book, it certainly does resonate. At the undergraduate stage, it can appear that physics has all the answers, and lots of young people adopt physics as almost a "religion." To me the book describes the author's questioning and losing this faith over his academic career. Finally settling on a very pragmatic view of physics, and the importance of experimental over theoretical physics. Sometimes scientists know and sometimes they just think they know. In one of the most intriguing books I have read, Barrie Condon takes a critical look at the theories that provide understanding and direction to the sciences that impact on all our lives. Written for the layman, it is wide ranging, from atomic physics to medicine. Even scientists will find much that is interesting and thought provoking outside their specialisation and perhaps within it. I had not read such a well-written, lucid book on such a complex and impenetrable subject as modern scientific theory. The author has written an overview for the non-scientist and has conveyed an appreciation of the anomalies and omissions within the theories. A great antidote to conventional wisdom... A fascinating read!! This book will appeal to readers outside of the scientific community, so don't be put off if you aren't a 'science' junkie. It covers subjects which are diverse and thought-provoking, ranging from the side effects of prescription drugs (like most things there's a price to pay, but is it worth it?) to our unquestioning faith in science (underestimating risk and over estimating man's ability to control it). The real value at the heart of this book lies in the questioning of received wisdom; something we should all do more often, regardless of the subject matter. ... Barrie Condon has the ability to convey a very advanced subject in a way that non-specialists can understand. His natural writing ability makes this book on a complex subject very readable, a feat in itself. Intriguing and Thought Provoking Intriguing stimulating and thought provoking . Guaranteed to get you thinking regardless of whether you agree with everything the author suggests . All delivered with a dash of humour from a well informed intelligent writer who knows his subject well . It should be required reading for everyone - encouraging people to open their minds to possibility and question many things we all tend to take for granted at face value . Highly recommended. Science, but not as we know it. Wow, mind-blowing stuff. Who knew how much we don't know? A thoroughly accessible read, that informs without patronizing. If science had been this interesting at school I might never have done an arts degree!

Details ISBN1916457215 Author Barrie Condon Pages 308 Publisher Sparsile Books Ltd Year 2019 ISBN-10 1916457215 ISBN-13 9781916457218 Publication Date 2019-01-15 Short Title Science for Heretics Language English Edition 2nd Format Paperback DEWEY 500 UK Release Date 2019-01-15 Imprint Sparsile Books Ltd Place of Publication Glasgow Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2019-01-15 NZ Release Date 2019-01-15 Edition Description 2nd New edition Subtitle Why so much of science is wrong Audience General We've got this

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