Is general relativity generally covariant?

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The discussion centers around the concept of general covariance in the context of general relativity and its comparison to special relativity. Participants explore whether general relativity can be considered generally covariant and how special relativity might be expressed in a generally covariant form.

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  • One participant questions the general covariance of general relativity, suggesting a need for deeper examination.
  • Another participant asserts that almost any theory, including special relativity, can be formulated in a generally covariant manner.
  • A participant asks for clarification on how special relativity could be expressed in a generally covariant form.
  • Another reply suggests that understanding the nature of special relativity is key to finding a generally covariant formulation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the general covariance of general relativity, and there is no consensus on how special relativity can be reformulated in this context.

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Is general relativity REALLY generally covariant?
 
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Almost any theory may be written in a generally covariant form, including special relativity.
 
How would you write special relativity in a generaly covariant form?
 
Ask yourself <What is special relativity?> Then you can find ways to make it generally covariant.
 

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