Is Stochastic String Theory the Key to Original Ideas in Physics?

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The discussion centers on the relevance of Stochastic String Theory in generating original ideas in physics. A reference to a 1994 paper on stochastic integration with jumps highlights the ongoing exploration of this theory. Participants express skepticism about the originality of ideas in physics, suggesting that many concepts are merely variations of previous thoughts. The conversation reflects a broader philosophical inquiry into the nature of originality in scientific research.

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Well there was today some lecture on String theory which I got late since I was reading something else in Condensed matter physics and then I looked at a book that I have of stochastic Integration with jumps and by associativity of ideas I searched google for Stochastic String Theory and got to this paper:
https://arxiv.org/pdf/hep-th/9408088.pdf

Any new stuff from this line of research?
Well it was published in 1994, relatively new.

Some may say all the ideas repeat themselves over the years, stuck on loops...
:oldbiggrin:
 
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When I was a member of a patent review committee, the famous mantra of our chairman:

It's a great idea, but like so many great ideas someone thought of it before. Hence the echos of ideas past, reverberate today with variations in their tone, duration and loudness.
 
jedishrfu said:
When I was a member of a patent review committee, the famous mantra of our chairman:

It's a great idea, but like so many great ideas someone thought of it before. Hence the echos of ideas past, reverberate today with variations in their tone, duration and loudness.
Can anyone be truly original? Only God, I presume... if he exists.
 

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