Quantum Gravitation Is a Step Like Newtonian Physics

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If and when quantum gravity is figured out, do you think relativity will be taught as a step like newtonian physics? Is it likely we need it at all? Nicholas worsley: I'm in favor of helping them resist if that's what they want. And the ucranians so far have been really, really good at resisting it. If we figure out quantum gravity, that will be great for physics. Will be huge, monumental intellectual achievement. But as a practical matter, if you need to do a calculation in astrophysics or cosmology, you're just going to use classical generalativity. Just like if we want to fly a rocket to the moon, we use new

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