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String theory's status debated in physics discussion

This cluster contains a YouTube video discussing string theory. The video features Dwarkesh Patel interviewing Don Lincoln and Lex Fridman about the current state and potential future of string theory in physics. AI

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String theory's status debated in physics discussion

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  1. Dwarkesh Patel TIER_1 English(EN) · Lex Clips ·

    Is string theory dead? | Don Lincoln and Lex Fridman

    Lex Fridman Podcast full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1M3Vdl6DRkU Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/cv9853-sb See below for guest bio, links, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. *GUEST BIO:* Don Lin…