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String Theory: An Evaluation

Peter Woit

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Abstract

A polemical article evaluating string theory from the point of view of a quantum field theorist working in a mathematics department. Comments to the author are encouraged.

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Journal reference
American Scientist, Vol. 90, no.2 (Mar-Apr 2002)
DOI
Subjects
physics.soc-phPhysics and Society hep-thHigh Energy Physics, Theory

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  1. 20 Years Later 1 comment

    • The scientist saw BS, he called BS, and then 20 years later, the field he criticized turned out to be mostly BS. If you're offended by the audacity of scientists criticizing pseudoscience, you may want to read about the concept of "polemics". It's an acceptable, longstanding…

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