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> Theoretical physics is highly mathematical, but it aims to explain and predict the real world. Theories that fail at this “explain/predict” task would ultimat
by sampo 2y ago
> Theoretical physics is highly mathematical, but it aims to explain and predict the real world. Theories that fail at this “explain/predict” task would ultimately be discarded.
Still waiting for theoretical physics to discard string theory, as it fails in predicting anything.
- coliveira 2y agoIn this case I believe it will take a whole generation. People will have to retire before we see the mainstream openly agree that it was a failed attempt.
- layer8 2y agoI recommend taking a listen to these podcast episodes to get an understanding of why string theory won’t be discarded anytime soon: https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/2018/10/15/episode-18-clifford-johnson-on-whats-so-great-about-superstring-theory/ https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/2018/10/15/epis... https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/2019/01/28/episode-31-brian-greene-on-the-multiverse-inflation-and-the-string-theory-landscape/ https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/2019/01/28/epis...