The discussion revolves around the importance of coherence in theoretical models of physics, particularly in the context of a quantum theory of gravity and its relationship to other fundamental interactions. Participants explore philosophical implications and the necessity of a unified approach in theoretical physics.
Participants express differing views on the balance between coherence in models and philosophical considerations, indicating that multiple competing perspectives remain without a clear consensus.
The discussion includes philosophical assumptions about the nature of reality and the implications of coherence in theoretical models, which are not fully resolved.
Good point.humanino said: We can argue that a quantum theory of gravity must include the other interactions, due to the energy scales at which respective interactions occur. Yet I feel it is more important to have a coherent model, than to stick to our philosophical conception that the Nature is One.
I think it'll be possible to have a TOE that's coherent.humanino said:We can argue that a quantum theory of gravity must include the other interactions, due to the energy scales at which respective interactions occur. Yet I feel it is more important to have a coherent model, than to stick to our philosophical conception that the Nature is One.