Author's 22-Year Critique of String Theory Hype and Frustration with Unending Exaggerated Claims
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Summary
The author reflects on 22 years of writing about string theory hype, expressing frustration that their efforts to debunk misleading claims have been largely wasted. They argue that those promoting string theory hype don't care about truth, making reasoned discussion pointless. The article criticizes recent press releases from RPI and Northeastern universities that claim string theory breakthroughs in understanding natural networks, characterizing this as part of an ongoing pattern of exaggerated claims that will never end despite being scientifically unsupported.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledThis is the 149th post on this topic that I've written over the last 22 years.
Most of that effort was a complete waste of my time.
The people putting it out don't care whether what they say is true or not, so anyone discussing their hype is wasting their breath.
The string theory hype machine will never die.
This week we have Press releases from RPI and Northeastern tell us Scientists Use String Theory to Crack the Code of Natural Networks...
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