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#246 – Peter Woit: Theories of Everything and Why String Theory is Not Even Wrong

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The Genius of Theoretical Physics

This chapter delves into the impactful contributions of a leading figure in mathematics and physics, particularly in string theory, while highlighting the challenges faced in theoretical physics. The discussion also reflects on the absence of a Nobel Prize for this individual and ponders the philosophical implications of our understanding of the universe.

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