Can General Relativity and Quantum Field Theory Be Reconciled?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers on the compatibility of General Relativity (GR) and Quantum Field Theory (QFT), exploring whether both theories can coexist or if one must be favored over the other in different contexts. Participants express curiosity about potential unification efforts, particularly in relation to black holes and string theory.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that GR and QFT are mutually incompatible, proposing that one theory is better suited for low-energy large-scale predictions while the other applies to high-energy small-scale scenarios.
  • Another participant expresses curiosity about the current state of research into unification, specifically mentioning black holes and M-theory.
  • A participant advises the original poster to use Google for information, implying that self-research may yield answers.
  • Another participant critiques the original poster's writing style, emphasizing the importance of proper punctuation and grammar in forum discussions.
  • A request is made for clarification on specific terms such as "incapabatable," "correct," and "inificacation," indicating a need for clearer definitions within the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not appear to reach a consensus on the compatibility of GR and QFT, with multiple competing views and uncertainties expressed throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes terms that may require further clarification, and there are unresolved questions regarding the definitions of specific concepts mentioned by participants.

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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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