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What is with String Theory?
The string theory, super string theory, m-theory, etc all seem poorly conceived. The deep need to create
a single unified theory has created an entire field of physics that is more a mathematical game than
true theoritical physics.
How many dimensions are there? At one time it was 7 then 26 and now I believe string theorist have settled
on 11. Besides how disturbing the idea is too just continue adding dimensions to the equations until they
balance, what is more disturbing is the description or 'excuse' given as to why the dimensions are
impossible to observe. The dimensions are supposedly curled up smaller than atomic sized dimensions. Thus
the reason they are impossible to observe as well as have little impact upon current motion and gravitational
calculations. What do these miniscule dimensions remind you of, the ether maybe?
When creating a unified theory you would expect to find more fundamental existences of matter and energy.
How are long vibrating strings that can stretch across the universe more simple? There is nothing more simple
about a long vibrating string as compared to current particles from quantum mechanics.
Finally, there is no experimental data supporting the theory at all. Further, there are no straight forward
ideas of how to eventually test the theory. Unlike for instance with relativity, Einstein provided very
specific experiments that would confirm or deny his theories which led of course to some amazing confirmations.
Hopefully, the future of theoritical physics strays from string theory and becomes fruitful again.
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