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pavsic said:
Thank you so much for posting these links.
My research into the area is progressing slowly.
But they will undoubtedly be a great help as I gain more knowledge.
Thanks
Bill
Graduate The Emergence of Space-time in String Theory
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The discussion centers on the claim by Michio Kaku that time emerges from string theory, which sparked debate among participants. Critics argue that string theory inherently includes a timelike dimension, questioning how time could emerge from it. The complexity of spacetime in string theory is acknowledged, with some suggesting that while general relativity (GR) can emerge, it does not explain time itself. Participants express skepticism about Kaku's assertions and emphasize the need for peer-reviewed support for such claims. The conversation highlights the ongoing exploration of the relationship between string theory and the nature of spacetime and time.
Thank you so much for posting these links.
My research into the area is progressing slowly.
But they will undoubtedly be a great help as I gain more knowledge.
Thanks
Bill
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That's roughly what I think too. Michio Kaku is a big "fanatic fan" of String Theory, willing to impress with such statements etc. . I mostly think it was a generic statement of his (perhaps even non-literal or even hyped/exaggerated), in the lines of "String Theory could explain a lot of things! ..." [if it were true, of course ...].Vanadium 50 said:
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String theory does not let us choose the dimensionality that best suits us, I guess that's what they mean by "emerge" in this case.
I also heard it in terms of "predict", string theory unlike other theories "predicts" the dimensionality of space-time. The problems are solved and aberrations are eliminated if the problem is inmersed in a very specific dimensionality.
I also heard it in terms of "predict", string theory unlike other theories "predicts" the dimensionality of space-time. The problems are solved and aberrations are eliminated if the problem is inmersed in a very specific dimensionality.
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But it forces us to fine tune they way the higher dimensions are curled up to suit usjavisot20 said:
Which is why the explanatory value is questionable; but this might change, if the foundations of string theory is reworked, but many years has passed...
/Fredrik