Before I answer your questions, I want to point out that we're talking about a subject that is sufficiently complicated that neither I nor anyone else could possibly explain with enough clarity without writing a few books. So, by necessity, my answers will be incomplete. If you feel interested in learning more, a good…

I'm giving you a brief reply just so you don't think I'm ignoring your questions. Answering them will require a somewhat long post, which I'm writing bits and pieces of while doing other things. I'll get back to you shortly with the complete post. Stay tuned. :)

No, unfortunately I don't, but I'm flattered that you show interest in my posts. Thanks!

"I still think simulations can tell us quite a bit"

Here are a series of talks relating to this article that I think people here will enjoy watching.

Same here.

That is one of the most lucid and one of the best posts I've read here on io9.

Then, to be fair, the other half of the time you should read the article and skip my posts. :)

Nothing wrong with that. Extrapolating to a limit is nearly always a good way to find new ideas.

"I'd argue that the sets of "theoretically possible but difficult even in the opinion of theoretical physicists" and "current budgetary considerations" have no congruency."

Nothing wrong with that. Extrapolating to a limit is nearly always a good way to find new ideas.

"I'd argue that the sets of "theoretically possible but difficult even in the opinion of theoretical physicists" and "current budgetary considerations" have no congruency."

"Would be interesting if that was the reason though."

"Would be interesting if that was the reason though."

I think you replied while I was editing my post. Please take a second look at it.

For one thing, possibly the lack of enough tissue (other than dried bones) to test for cancer?

Yes, indeed.

If you'd like to read another post I've made some time ago about string theory, you can find the thread here: [io9.com]

Excellent post!

"I'm certainly no expert on the subject, but I'm under the impression that string theory probably needs supersymmetry."