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sampo ◴[18 Oct 24 09:39 UTC] No.41877738[source]▶

> Theoretical physics is highly mathematical, but it aims to explain and predict the real world. Theories that fail at this “explain/predict” task would ultimately be discarded.

Still waiting for theoretical physics to discard string theory, as it fails in predicting anything.

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1. coliveira ◴[18 Oct 24 11:22 UTC] No.41878337[source]▶

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In this case I believe it will take a whole generation. People will have to retire before we see the mainstream openly agree that it was a failed attempt.

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What is theoretical computer science?