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What are “breakthroughs” and how do they happen in science? What are examples of breakthroughs? How to recognize breakthroughs? What’s the difference between scientific breakthroughs and normal scientific progress? We explore the nature of scientific breakthroughs with scientists in physics, mathematics, biology, and with philosophers of science.

Sabine Hossenfelder is an author and theoretical physicist who researches quantum gravity. She is a Research Fellow at the Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies where she leads the Analog Systems for Gravity Duals group.

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