Not even wrong: why AI won't conquer theoretical physics
calabi_and_yau · x · 2026-11-10
As AI starts crushing mathematics, many assume theoretical physics is next. In a new article, profond physicist argues it won't happen — at least not the same way — and the reason has nothing to do with raw capability, invoking the 'not even wrong' notion to argue physics differs structurally from math in how claims can be validated.
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