Can General Relativity and Quantum Field Theory Be Reconciled?

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The discussion centers on the incompatibility of Quantum Field Theory (QFT) and General Relativity (GR), asserting that they cannot both be correct in their current forms. Participants highlight that QFT is applicable for high-energy, small-scale predictions, while GR is suited for low-energy, large-scale scenarios. The conversation also touches on the potential for reconciliation through concepts like black holes and M-theory, although no definitive solutions are proposed. The importance of clear communication in scientific discussions is emphasized, particularly in relation to punctuation and grammatical standards.

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  • Understanding of Quantum Field Theory (QFT)
  • Familiarity with General Relativity (GR)
  • Knowledge of black hole physics
  • Basic concepts of M-theory
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This discussion is beneficial for theoretical physicists, cosmologists, and students interested in the fundamental principles of physics, particularly those exploring the intersections of Quantum Field Theory and General Relativity.

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Please don't kill me here...I am really just a curious creature...QFT and GR are mutually incapabatable ergo they cannot both be correct...so best is that one is used for low energy large scale predictions (as per theory) and small scale high energies ( as part theory) ...(BTW I know what the term theory means I really am not a crack pot)...just wondering what in sight there is to any inificacation in black holes or m theory or what...really just curious...just not sure who to ask...like Socrates said I trust the experts (and I really do)...just wondering...experts could I talk to you...ask some questions
 
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By the way @Megaton, people are more likely to read your posts if you punctuate them correctly. Begin each sentence with a capital letter, end with a single period (full stop), not three, and use commas mid-sentence (not three periods).

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Define "Incapabatable", "correct" and "inificacation".
 

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