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Looks like string theory is doing more for math than connecting quantum and classical physics over the last 35 years

• itchyjunk 2y ago
  If true, that's really great that it's contributing to math! I'd heard a lot of negative things about String theory in that it was a waste of time for everyone involved and resources used as well. Contribution to theoretical math is well worth it, in my opinion (I confess I might be biased).
  • klyrs 2y ago
    > If true, that's really great that it's contributing to math! Spoiler: nobody needed a new formula for pi. Whether or not it's new is debatable
    • jbaber 2y ago
      Maybe this one's not new, but I want to hear about any new ones. Like https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bailey%E2%80%93Borwein%E2%80%93Plouffe_formula?wprov=sfla1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bailey%E2%80%93Borwein%E2%80%9...
    • mensetmanusman 2y ago
      Nobody needs beautiful flowers.