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The Origins Podcast with Lawrence Krauss

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Exploring Naturalness and Extra Dimensions in Physics

This chapter delves into the concept of naturalness in physics, highlighting discussions on extra dimensions and the importance of being open to being proven wrong in scientific theories. The conversation delves into the artificiality perceived in theoretical physics, especially focusing on areas like string theory and supersymmetry. The speakers debate the implications of high energy processes, cancellations at precise decimal levels, and the challenges posed by complex calculations in physics models.

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