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

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The discussion centers on the potential of Stochastic String Theory as a source of original ideas in physics, sparked by a recent lecture on String Theory. A participant references a 1994 paper on the topic, questioning whether there have been any new developments in this area of research. The conversation reflects on the cyclical nature of scientific ideas, suggesting that many concepts are often revisited with slight variations. A sentiment is expressed that true originality may be elusive, with the notion that even great ideas have likely been conceived before. The dialogue highlights the ongoing challenge of innovation within established scientific frameworks.
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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...
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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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