Continuing mobius strip theory idea

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The discussion centers on the viability of Mobius strip theory as a modification of string theory. Mike2 asserts that Mobius strips are disallowed due to their inherent property of reversing the time dimension during the twisting process, which leads to infinite speeds on the world-sheet. This raises questions about the potential integration of 'mobiusness' into string theory as a visualizable model for one-handedness. The conversation suggests that while the theory faces significant challenges, there may still be avenues for exploration within its framework.

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It does seem a shame if the previously discussed notion of mobius strip theory, as a modification of string theory, remains untenable. Perhaps some 'mobiusness' can still be adopted into the logic of string theory; it could serve as a visualizable explanatory model of one-handedness. Thoughts anyone?
 
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From Physics Forums, Beyond the Standard Model, in November, 2003:

From post #3 by Mike2 (overstrike) “The reason Mobius strips are disallowed is because in the process of twisting, the surface of the world-sheet ends up reversing the time dimension. And at some portion of this Mobius surface the sheet represents infinite speeds, the sheet having some increase in space dimension with no corresponding time movement.”
https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=9399
 
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