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222 | Andrew Strominger on Quantum Gravity and the Real World

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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Navigating Quantum Gravity and Holographic Principles

This chapter explores the complexities of real-world phenomena versus idealized models in the context of quantum gravity, focusing on concepts like the ADS-CFT correspondence and its implications. It highlights challenges in understanding space, symmetries, and the relationship between black holes and dual quantum field theories, offering insights into the ongoing developments in string theory.

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