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Mentioned in 4 episodes
The Trouble With Physics
Book • 2006
In 'The Trouble with Physics', Lee Smolin critiques the current state of theoretical physics, particularly the dominance of string theory, which he argues lacks testable predictions and has become overly influential in the field.
Smolin advocates for a more diverse approach to physics, emphasizing the need for theories that can be experimentally verified.
The book explores the history of physics and the challenges faced by researchers in areas like quantum gravity and unification theories.
Smolin advocates for a more diverse approach to physics, emphasizing the need for theories that can be experimentally verified.
The book explores the history of physics and the challenges faced by researchers in areas like quantum gravity and unification theories.
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Mentioned in 4 episodes
Stephon Alexander on The Autodidactic Universe, String Theory, Matrix Models & Cherns-Simons Gravity
Mentioned by Sean Carroll, expressing mixed feelings about the book and its personal attacks on string theorists.
AMA | February 2021
