Klarinet Archive - Posting 000982.txt from 2004/03

From: "Benjamin Maas" <benmaas@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] OT: String Theory, etc... (RE: [kl] Pitch perception)
Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2004 16:38:16 -0500


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dallas SCUBA [mailto:forest_aten@-----.com]
>
> Mark,
>
> I listened to a very interesting discussion by a leading proponent of
> "string theory" physics, (on NPR yesterday). If the string
> theorists are
> correct, it would mean that we have many more than three dimensions
> surrounding us. (as many as ten minimum predicted by
> mathematical equations)
> I wonder if this could/would account for many of the
> differences between
> real and perceived sounds. (outside of the known physics that
> has already
> been discussed) I guess until they can identify these "other"
> dimensions we
> have to depend on the imagination.
>
> Forest

I know this is off topic, but the show that Forest mentioned was probably
one of the best descriptions of String Theory and advanced physics I've
heard in years... Check it out:

http://freshair.npr.org/day_fa.jhtml?display=day&todayDate=03/16/2004

--Ben
Benjamin Maas
Freelance Clarinetist and Recording Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
http://www.fifthcircle.com

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