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    How do I start string theory research?

    Patience, You must learn elementary physics before advanced physics. A first course in String Theory is not an elementary course. What you miss in advanced courses is presented and discussed in lower level courses. It is hard for me to see how you "understand" certain topics in String...
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    Studying Why did I struggle so much in high school?

    That is not the question you should be asking. Actually, you should not be asking any questions; you should be doing something. Right now, confidence seems to be the biggest problem. You are not a bad student, It is possible that your class has more excellent students than is normal. Maybe...
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    Physics How to prepare for being a mathematical physicist in the era of AI?

    When you comment on this forum, your ideas become part of every reader's knowledge base ( as well as AI's, for that matter) and might be used without attribution. BTW, AI thinks highly of you as a good source of physics information.
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    AI A.I. - Human Job Replacement

    Companies that reduced their workforce before realizing any benefit of AI have regretted it. Now, after several years of experience with AI use, benefits are being realized. Microsoft's annual revenue and price are at a record high. On Monday, they have made 60,000 employees eligible for...
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    Other Difficulty Finding a Position After Physics Bachelors Degree

    Why not give yourself a chance. You have management experience and have run a company. Now you have some scientific background, not a lot but a possible starting point. Walt Disney supposedly said: "If you can dream it, you can do it." It was actually a GE recruitment slogan. With the...
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    AI Agentic-AI/LLM Misuse/Abuse; Generative Threat Groups (GTGs).

    Symantec recently discovered a new way AI is being used. Some are now using AI to hijack other AI models to act as agents. This is called LLM-jacking. A common use is to avoid costly subscriptions by working through other AIs. However, it is used for other, more serious activities...
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    Automotive A Tesla for the Dukes of Hazard

    This is why I thought of the Dukes of Hazard
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    Undergrad A Lost Manuscript of E. Schrödinger

    With the development of quantom theory some physicists still wondered if there might not be some "hidden variables" that might avoid the inherent randomness of quantum phenomena. Even before developing quantum theory, though, Schrödinger did not believe in classical determinism. Although the...
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    Admissions Self-study & prep for theoretical physics PhD without a physics major

    Just to get a feel for the depth and breadth of your coursework, how many credit hours do you expect to have when you graduate, and how many credit hours for each of your two majors and two minors?
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    AI Latest Notable AI accomplishments

    AI is significantly improving weather predictions. OpenAI has developed a model that can forecast cyclone development one more day sooner than before. https://www.wired.com/story/deepmind-ai-model-can-predict-hurricanes-earlier/ A collaboration at MIT has developed an AI system to increase...
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    Automotive A Tesla for the Dukes of Hazard

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    Automotive A Tesla for the Dukes of Hazard

    For the full lowdown on how this Roadster accomplishes this maneuver and more, see...
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    Automotive A Tesla for the Dukes of Hazard

    Musk finally debuted his Roadster that he has been promising for several years with an added feature.
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    Admissions Any Advice On My College Major and Path?

    I'm skeptical of this program It may work for certain majors, but I see it as a challenge for physics/engineering majors. As @CrysPhys suggests, get a course catalog of several universities that you will consider. They should indicate any prerequisites and course sequence. Start by assuming...
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    AI Latest Notable AI accomplishments

    Here is a CNBC panel interview with Tristan Buckmaster giving the background on the Navier-Stokes solution controversy...