Paradoxes, Contradictions, and the Limits of Science

Many research results define boundaries of what cannot be known, predicted, or described. Classifying these limitations shows us the structure of science and reason.

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May-June 2016

Volume 104, Number 3
Page 166

DOI: 10.1511/2016.120.166

Science and technology have always amazed us with their powers and ability to transform our world and our lives. However, many results, particularly over the past century or so, have demonstrated that there are limits to the abilities of science.

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