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Hey Guys,
I am currently reading Brian Greene's The Elegant Universe which introduces many of the basic ideas behind string theory.
While reading it i am constantly reminded of the skepticism with which many people regard string theory and it makes me wonder whether the book is biased or not.
Basically, why do (many) people have a skeptical view of string theory? Is it mainly the fact that it is, by today's practical means, unable to be directly confirmed by experiemnt? (Dont get me wrong i realize this is a pretty big issue! :) ) Or is there some inconsistency in the theory, mathematical or otherwise, which string theorists neglect to mention?
I should probably say that i haven't finished the book yet so such a consistency may come up. I only ask now because as i am reading it, although i am very open to new ideas, i am, as i mentioned, reminded of people's skepticism regarding the theory.
Thanks Guys,
- Spoon
I am currently reading Brian Greene's The Elegant Universe which introduces many of the basic ideas behind string theory.
While reading it i am constantly reminded of the skepticism with which many people regard string theory and it makes me wonder whether the book is biased or not.
Basically, why do (many) people have a skeptical view of string theory? Is it mainly the fact that it is, by today's practical means, unable to be directly confirmed by experiemnt? (Dont get me wrong i realize this is a pretty big issue! :) ) Or is there some inconsistency in the theory, mathematical or otherwise, which string theorists neglect to mention?
I should probably say that i haven't finished the book yet so such a consistency may come up. I only ask now because as i am reading it, although i am very open to new ideas, i am, as i mentioned, reminded of people's skepticism regarding the theory.
Thanks Guys,
- Spoon