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The Crisis in String Theory is Worse Than You Think...[feat. Leonard Susskind]

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

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Exploring SU(5) and the Challenges of Grand Unification

This chapter examines the SU(5) theory of grand unification and its historical roots, detailing its organization of elementary particles within the standard model. It grapples with the complexities of proton decay and the difficulties in experimentally confirming its occurrence, while also navigating the vast landscape of solutions in string theory. The discussion further considers the implications of an enormous universe and the relationship between black holes and vacuum solutions, highlighting the intricate interplay between quantum mechanics and gravity.

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