One of the basic things about a string is that it can vibrate in many different shapes or forms, which gives music its beauty. – Edward Witten
But the beauty of Einsteins equations, for example, is just as real to anyone whos experienced it as the beauty of music. Weve learned in the 20th century that the equations that work have inner harmony. – Edward Witten
As for the forces, electromagnetism and gravity we experience in everyday life. But the weak and strong forces are beyond our ordinary experience. So in physics, lots of the basic building blocks take 20th- or perhaps 21st-century equipment to explore. – Edward Witten
I did work at a mall in college – I think retail/customer service is just one of the most hideous jobs in the world. So I always try to be extra nice when I go into a store. But malls are part of our culture, if you watched any teen comedy in the 80s. its clear that malls are where we live! – Jayma Mays