RE: Curating the Internet: Science and technology digest for March 11, 2020
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String theory math is quite compellingly beautiful, like a tapestry of physical potential. However, as it has been frequently observed, these maths can be pursued to basically show any possibility, and have no actual basis in physics that can be supported experimentally.
It seems to be more an aesthetic pursuit than a utilitarian beauty, in which form follows function. In String Theory the opposite approach rules. Bubbles of nothing, like simulation theory, have incessantly arisen from these maths, which just can't be tested and result in understanding of the real universe. It's basically poetry that has no meaning.
I recently watched a video of a Google talk in which the narrator claimed to prove mathematically the universe doesn't exist. IMHO, string theory is the conspiracy theory of maths.
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Yeah, the article actually mentioned that string theory is still not a mainstream theory among physicists. I probably should have included that in my summary, too.
Personally, they lose me when they go beyond 4 dimensions. I get the mathematical concept, but my mind just isn't equipped to even understand what that would mean in the physical world.
They lose me when they get to 22.