The discussion centers on the distinction between symmetric and anti-symmetric parts of tensors, specifically addressing the symmetric part's representation in tensor algebra. The tensor product is identified as the general product in the exterior algebra of a vector space, resulting in a graded algebra where the product of an n-tensor and a k-tensor yields an (n+k)-tensor. The wedge product is noted as the operation for the anti-symmetric part of tensors. Participants seek clarification on the name of the product that represents the symmetric part, which remains unspecified. The conversation highlights the need for further exploration of tensor products in the context of symmetric tensors.