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In defence of string theory
In defence of string theory

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In light of the recent criticisms of string theory, preeminent physicist Juan Maldacena sheds light on the promise of string theory and how it fits into our current understanding of the universe. In so doing, Maldacena also explains the ideas . . .

In light of the recent criticisms of string theory, preeminent physicist Juan Maldacena sheds light on the promise of string theory and how it fits into our current understanding of the universe. In so doing, Maldacena also explains the ideas of holograms, dimensions, and quantum fields in terms everyone can understand. For more featuring Juan Maldacena, join IAI LIVE: Fantasy, Faith and Physics this July 3rd. Sabine Hossenfelder, Max Tegmark, Michio Kaku, Juan Maldacena, Lisa Randall, and Mary-Jane Rubenstein debate the role of fantasy and unproven belief in modern physics. Book now. Most people think that physics tells us that everything that exists is made out of particles, like atoms and quarks. Is that right?Yes, indeed. The current picture of nature posits that all matter is composed of a few e…

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