Notes

Chapter 9: Fundamental Physics


Section 5: Ultimate Models for the Universe

Apparent simplicity [of laws] Consequences of an ultimate model [of physics] Emergence of simple laws [History of] origins of physical models History of ultimate models [of physics] Initial conditions [for the universe] Meaning of the universe Mechanistic models [in physics] Numerology Physics versus mathematics Simplicity in scientific models The Anthropic Principle Theological implications [of ultimate models of physics]

From Stephen Wolfram: A New Kind of Science [citation]