Science journalist John Horgan argues we've discovered all the big breakthroughs like quantum mechanics and evolution - everything left is just filling in details. Is he right?

The rate of truly 'disruptive' research—the kind that completely changes how we think about things—has been plummeting. We've already mapped out the big picture of reality, and future discoveries will just add more detail rather than completely redrawing it.
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Eli: You know what's wild? There's this science journalist named John Horgan who wrote a book back in the '90s called "The End of Science," and he basically argued that we've discovered all the big stuff there is to discover. Like, we're done with the revolutionary breakthroughs.
Miles: Wait, seriously? That seems pretty bold, especially coming from someone who covers science for a living. I mean, we're talking about the guy who worked at Scientific American, right?
Eli: Exactly! And here's the kicker - he's actually doubling down on this idea even today. He's not saying science will stop completely, but that we won't see any more earth-shattering discoveries like quantum mechanics or evolution. Everything from here on out is just filling in the details.
Miles: That's fascinating, because you'd think a science writer would be the most optimistic about future discoveries. It's like a chef saying we've invented all the recipes we'll ever need.
Eli: Right! And the timing makes it even more interesting - he wrote this just as we were entering the age of the internet, genetic engineering, and all these technological revolutions. So let's dive into what exactly Horgan means when he says science is ending.