Lee Smolin

Professor of Physics at the Center for Gravitional Physics and Geometry Lee Smolin

A theoretical physicist describes the evolution of modern-day string theory, the flaws in the attempt to formulate a "theory of everything" to explain all the forces and particles of nature and the origins of the universe, and their repercussions for physics.

The Rise of String Theory, the Fall of a Science, and what Comes Next

The Trouble with Physics

Gavin

Not sure how much of this I understood at the time

Matthew Royal

Enjoyable read overall... it's very conversational, and outlines some of the "sociological" problems Smolin observes in the Physics world today.

Daniel Lauzon

With clarity, passion, and authority, renowned theoretical physicist Smolin charts the rise and fall of string theory and takes a fascinating look at what will replace it.

The Trouble with Physics The Rise of String Theory, the Fall of a Science, and what Comes Next

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