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String Theory Landscape and Academic Gatekeeping

An analysis of the sociological and institutional mechanisms supporting String Theory despite prolonged lack of empirical verification.

The persistence of string theory as a dominant research paradigm in particle physics, sustained by its massive integration into academic tenure and funding pipelines.

Landscape ProblemString TheoryFalsifiabilityAcademic Hegemony

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An analytical framework for exploring how narratives, identity, institutions, and communication may shape understanding. Does not assert conclusions as fact.

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