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Fay Dowker: Causal Set Theory, Quantum Gravity, Consciousness, Non-Locality, Stephen Hawking

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

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Navigating Quantum Gravity

This chapter explores the ongoing debates within the scientific community regarding quantum theory and its reconciliation with general relativity, emphasizing the complexities of quantum gravity. It highlights the significance of causal structures in space-time and discusses how various theoretical perspectives, including causal set theory, propose a discrete nature of reality. The conversation also examines key challenges in the field, such as magnetic monopoles and the implications of the Planck scale, paving the way for new physics beyond existing theories.

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