On Science, pseudoscience and String theory
Asis Kumar Chaudhuri
TL;DR
This paper explores the challenge of distinguishing science from pseudoscience, using string theory as a case study to demonstrate it does not meet scientific demarcation criteria.
Contribution
It provides a critical analysis of string theory's scientific status based on demarcation principles, highlighting its non-scientific nature.
Findings
String theory fails to meet key demarcation criteria for science.
The paper clarifies the distinction between science and pseudoscience.
It emphasizes the importance of demarcation in scientific evaluation.
Abstract
The article discusses the demarcation problem; how to distinguish between science and pseudoscience. It then examines the string theory under various demarcation criteria to conclude that string theory cannot be considered as science.
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TopicsComputational Physics and Python Applications · Biofield Effects and Biophysics · Earth Systems and Cosmic Evolution