Nobel laureates for and against string theory?

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Nobel laureates are divided on string theory, with some supporting it and others rejecting it, highlighting the ongoing controversy surrounding the topic. Michio Kaku emphasizes that the lack of experimentally testable consequences makes it difficult to deem the question of string theory as "vital." The discussion raises concerns about the clarity of string theory, suggesting it is not well-defined enough for a straightforward stance. Participants question the relevance of string theory in the broader context of quantum gravity. The debate continues as physicists seek to clarify the implications and validity of string theory.
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According to Michio Kaku, Nobel laureates have taken both sides towards string theory since some of them accept it and some of them reject it, as he says here (https://www.snowboundbooks.com/book/9780385542746):

“Kaku also explains the intense controversy swirling around this theory, with Nobel laureates taking opposite sides on this vital question"

Which Nobel Laureates in physics accept string theory or work in it (apart from David Gross)?
 
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Suekdccia said:
“Kaku also explains the intense controversy swirling around this theory, with Nobel laureates taking opposite sides on this vital question"
It is hard to consider a question "vital" if the truth has no known experimentally testable consequences.

How about we ignite a big-endian/little-endian controversy instead.
 
"String theory" is not well enough defined to be able to say whether one is for or against it. Are you for or against the theory of quantum gravity?
 

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