Is the Planck Density a Hopelessly Outdated View?

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The discussion centers on the validity of the Planck density as the ultimate limit on mass density in the universe, particularly regarding black hole singularities. Participants express skepticism about its physical significance and applicability, emphasizing that its relevance hinges on the treatment of quantum gravity. The consensus indicates that while the Planck density is a theoretical construct, its practical implications remain uncertain within the current scientific framework.

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I have a long standing belief the Planck density is the ultimate limit on mass density in the universe - including black hole 'singularities'. Am I hopelessly out of touch with mainstream science? Any input would be appreciated.
 
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Chronos said:
I have a long standing belief the Planck density is the ultimate limit on mass density in the universe - including black hole 'singularities'. Am I hopelessly out of touch with mainstream science? Any input would be appreciated.

There's a lot of argument about what the Planck density means and whether it is physically meaningful. It might be the cosmic density limit, but no one really knows how applicable it is. Depends on the specific treatment of quantum gravity.
 

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