Is Information the Key to Unifying Quantum Mechanics and Space?

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The discussion centers on the role of information as a fundamental element in the unification of quantum mechanics and space. It highlights that while some formulations of quantum mechanics consider information as a primitive, there is a lack of mainstream attempts to utilize this concept for unifying fundamental forces. Sean Carroll's blog post, dated July 18, 2016, elaborates on the idea of space emerging from quantum mechanics, providing a significant perspective on this topic.

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What unification programme has information as the primitive that is accepted in the mainstream?
 
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Some formulations of quantum mechanics have information as the primitive, but I don't think that there are attempts to use this for unification of forces.
 

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