What is string theory, really? Why does it need extra dimensions? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice welcome theoretical physicist and mathematician Lara Anderson to guide us through string theory, higher dimensions, and finding a unifying theory of everything. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/consider-a-spherical-cow-with-lara-anderson/ Thanks to our Patrons Rachel Burns, GTH, Ali Al-Mubarak, Tinashe Munyaradzi Majada Duma, Lester Hairston, Shelbi Frowein, Daryl Sheppard, Carlos Fernandez, Bryan Skelton, SHONE JOE, Beverly Jo, Dr. Rob Bryan, Mark Swehla Jr, Jake, Jake, Parvaneh Alavi, Caleb R...