Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around the publication of Maldacena's paper on the AdS/CFT correspondence in two different journals. Participants express curiosity about the reasons behind this dual publication and share humorous remarks related to the topic.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant notes that Maldacena's paper is published in two journals as a complete work, suggesting there may be an interesting story behind this decision.
- Another participant humorously points out the pricing differences between the two journals, with one charging for access and the other providing it for free.
- Some participants speculate about the nature of their interactions with Maldacena, questioning whether he would respond to inquiries from others.
- A participant mentions the presence of multiple papers by Ed Witten in the same journal, hinting at a possible historical context for the double-publication.
- Humorous exchanges about the spelling of "dual" and references to pop culture, such as Batman movies, are included, indicating a light-hearted tone in parts of the discussion.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the reasons for the dual publication, and the discussion remains open-ended with various speculative comments and humorous interactions.
Contextual Notes
Some participants express uncertainty about the triviality of their questions and the likelihood of receiving a response from Maldacena, indicating a lack of clarity on the appropriateness of their inquiries.
