Into the Impossible With Brian Keating Cumrun Vafa: Is String Theory Actually Science? (#368)
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Nov 17, 2023 Cumrun Vafa, a renowned mathematician and physicist, joins Brian Keating to tackle the criticism against string theory and whether it should be considered science. They dive into the distinguish between puzzles and mysteries, explore the falsifiability of string theory, and discuss the relationship between religion and science. The podcast also touches on the importance of open-mindedness in physics, the possibility of a billion-year time capsule, and the connection between atoms, math, and string theory.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Distinction Between Mysteries and Puzzles
03:38 • 7min
Exploring the Falsifiability of String Theory
10:37 • 25min
Exploring Gauge Symmetry and its Role in Describing Spin One Particles
35:57 • 3min
The Relationship Between Religion and Science
38:45 • 18min
The Importance of Duality and Open-Mindedness in Physics and Society
56:52 • 2min
Exploring the Possibility of a Billion-Year Time Capsule
59:11 • 2min
The Connection Between Atoms, Math, and String Theory
01:01:18 • 4min