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Does String Theory have any value as a TOE? - 01-28-2007, 06:30 PM

Could a theory that says there are 10500 universes, each with different constants of nature and laws, possibly be a Theory of Everything?

Could a theory that requires 10 dimensions or more to exist really be applied to the first 9 dimensions, if there are even 9 dimensions?

Shouldn't a TOE be astoundingly simple?

Does it have any hope of being a 'theory of everything' when it has no apparent applications outside of physics?
  
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Smile Re: Does String Theory have any value as a TOE? - 01-28-2007, 08:41 PM

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Could a theory that says there are 10500 universes, each with different constants of nature and laws, possibly be a Theory of Everything?

Could a theory that requires 10 dimensions or more to exist really be applied to the first 9 dimensions, if there are even 9 dimensions?

Shouldn't a TOE be astoundingly simple?

Does it have any hope of being a 'theory of everything' when it has no apparent applications outside of physics?
5589,I personally think that the TOE should,or will be astoundingly simple.

I dont think physics will supply the whole equation,part of,but not wholly.


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Re: Does String Theory have any value as a TOE? - 01-29-2007, 01:38 AM

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5589,I personally think that the TOE should,or will be astoundingly simple. I dont think physics will supply the whole equation,part of,but not wholly. regards michael.
Ah Mk, a few facts I will have to agree with you about. Thanks.

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Re: Does String Theory have any value as a TOE? - 01-29-2007, 05:15 AM

When I wrote The Unification Theory it was my hope that it would lead to a theory of everything. It is still my hope; but let me share with you why I think it is possible to be positive about the subject as a whole; while it was possible conceivably to create a Unification of physics that is mathematical and obeys the second law of thermodynamics, it is beyond pencil and paper to map out all mean sums of all finite probabilities of THE UNIVERSE.
  
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When I wrote The Unification Theory it was my hope that it would lead to a theory of everything. It is still my hope; but let me share with you why I think it is possible to be positive about the subject as a whole; while it was possible conceivably to create a Unification of physics that is mathematical and obeys the second law of thermodynamics, it is beyond pencil and paper to map out all mean sums of all finite probabilities of THE UNIVERSE.
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Re: Does String Theory have any value as a TOE? - 01-29-2007, 04:29 PM

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Could a theory that says there are 10500 universes, each with different constants of nature and laws, possibly be a Theory of Everything?
NO
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Could a theory that requires 10 dimensions or more to exist really be applied to the first 9 dimensions, if there are even 9 dimensions?
YES; Dimensions are only quantitative measurements; not alternate realities.
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Shouldn't a TOE be astoundingly simple?
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Does it have any hope of being a 'theory of everything' when it has no apparent applications outside of physics?
The math is useful to physics; however Like QM, some of the interpretations of the math are pure bull. String theory is made for TV science called SciFi.



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Dear Michael,

The trouble is, there are too many keys required by a TOE that covers so many topics. Even a thinker/physicist found the most critical key, it still needs key by key to unlock other paradoxes. It takes tremendous time for a single person to arrange pursuasive contents be acceptable to readers.

Most members in toequest hold a few keys each!

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Smile Re: Does String Theory have any value as a TOE? - 01-29-2007, 08:13 PM

Thanks bottomlander,what about us all throwing our keys into a collective hat,and
coming up with a acceptable concoction for a theory,it might work,i would be willing
to have a go,if there are any takers?

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Smile Re: Does String Theory have any value as a TOE? - 01-29-2007, 08:41 PM

Dear Michael,
It is quite ideal to do that. I believe that you and a few memebers can do that. But the keys can hardly be just promoted as a "key term" or even a "key sentence/equation". It needs an introduction.

I remember a Wise Word, something like: All masterpieces are written single-handedly. (perhaps as a praise to Newton)

Keys are revolutionary ideas. Revolutionary ideas are difficult to be accepted by others at a glance. Sometimes, keys are re-definitions of items people overlooked. Then, these are easier to be promoted.

Anyhow, toequest members already put their keys on the message board and forums. We need to read more and contribute more.

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Smile Re: Does String Theory have any value as a TOE? - 01-29-2007, 09:35 PM

Thanks again bottomlander,i will try and do my small part,and if the others do theirs
then maybe we can achieve something.

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