Interesting Result in Quantum Error Correcting Codes versus Relativistic Gravity

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The forum discussion centers on the implications of quantum error correcting codes in relation to relativistic gravity, as highlighted in a recent article. Participants express a mix of skepticism and intrigue regarding the potential connections between quantum mechanics and gravity. The discussion emphasizes the importance of conformal field theories (CFTs) in understanding these concepts. The original arXiv article linked within the discussion provides deeper insights into this topic.

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Thought you all might be interested in this article. It could just be hype, but there also might be something deeper to it. You hear of so many schemes of tying together quantum mechanics with a relativistic understanding of gravity, that it's easy to respond to yet another announcement like this one with some cynicism. It's still worthwhile looking at them, in my opinion.

Note that the actual arXiv article is here (linked to from within the quanta article).
 
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Thank you! That was excellent. And now I finally understand why we bother with CFTs. (I need a teacher!)

-Dan
 

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