Why trust a theory? Some further remarks (part 1)
High Energy Physics - Theory
2016-01-28 v2 General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
History and Philosophy of Physics
Abstract
I expand on some ideas from my recent review "String theory to the rescue," I discuss my use of Bayesian reasoning. I argue that it can be useful but that it is very far from the central point of the discussion. I then review my own personal history with the multiverse. Finally I respond to some of the criticisms of Ellis and Silk, which initiated this interesting discussion.
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@article{arxiv.1601.06145,
title = {Why trust a theory? Some further remarks (part 1)},
author = {Joseph Polchinski},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1601.06145},
year = {2016}
}
Comments
v2: Part of v1 omitted from arXiv publication. Full discussion appears on personal website