Superstrings and the Laws of Physics

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of superstrings and their potential role in dictating the laws of physics. Participants explore the implications of manipulating superstrings and whether laws of physics can exist in a void devoid of matter.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that if superstrings are the smallest entities, they could dictate the rules of physics, and manipulating them might change those laws.
  • Another participant expresses skepticism about the feasibility of altering superstrings, citing their minuscule size and referencing a skeptical physicist's views on quantum theories.
  • A different participant questions whether laws of physics can apply in a hypothetical void where no matter exists, pondering the nature of laws in the absence of anything.
  • Another reply challenges the idea of laws governing a void, asking how laws could apply if there is nothing to govern.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the nature of superstrings and the applicability of physical laws in a void, indicating that multiple competing perspectives remain without consensus.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes assumptions about the nature of superstrings and the definition of physical laws, as well as unresolved questions regarding the implications of a void on those laws.

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Im by no means an expert on any quantum phemonina, but here goes!

I believe the law's of physics must be dictated by something, a physical quantity if you will. Like laws are enforced upon earth, only in a much better manner! If the smallest possible thing is one of these "superstrings", would it then be "ok", to say that superstrings dictate the rules of physics and everything, and thus being able to manipulate superstrings may be being able to change the laws of physics?

Ive been told there's no feasible way of altering a superstring though, there way too small (like a tree compared to the universe would be 1 string). However this is from a very sceptical physisist, who beleives all practical quantum theory methods proposed (such as quantum teleportation) is "hogwash". I know some people here have more open minds, and so i was wondering what you thought! Being able to alter the laws of physics could prove invaluable, but could also prove disasterous! ANy thoughts ?
 
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ok, so maybe it is a bit "stupid", but if theere is indeed a place with no matter. No atoms, no neutrinos, no strings even, do the laws of physics apply there ? if there's nothing there, could laws be maintained ?

i thought the point was that I am not neccessarily listening to what this guy has said, i don't understand your second part of that reply :-/
 
if there's nothing there , how can laws govern nothing?
 

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