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Edward Witten on 'the theory of everything'

Oct 31, 2023
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Edward Witten
Physicist Edward Witten, known for M-Theory, discusses his career, fascination with quark confinement, pragmatic approach to research, and the discovery of the J.S.I. particle. He also explores the unification of string theory and supersymmetry, the relevance of Morse theory, and the ongoing quest for a theory of everything.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Edward Witten's Approach to Research and the Quark Confinement Problem
01:33 • 2min
3
Pragmatism in Research and Personal Background
03:13 • 4min
4
Edward Whitten's Transition and the Discovery of a New Particle
07:10 • 5min
5
Unifying String Theory and Supersymmetry: A Puzzle Solved
12:07 • 15min
6
Progress and Uncertainty in the Quest for a Theory of Everything
26:53 • 2min