Quantum mechanics holds only at discrete points in spacetime?

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The discussion explores the idea that a unified theory of physics may be elusive because physicists have primarily focused on a continuous framework for unification. It suggests that quantum measurement might only correspond to discrete points in spacetime rather than being a continuous phenomenon. The concept of wavefunction collapse is proposed to occur at unique singularities within specific spacetime neighborhoods, potentially linked to geodesic intersections. Participants are prompted to consider whether a partial connection between spacetime and quantum measurement is essential for unifying physics. The compatibility of this quantum gravitational framework with established physics is also questioned.
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A unified theory of physics has been evasive, I believe, because physicists have only considered a continuum of unification. In other words, we have attempted to relate all spacetime to all quantum dynamics - that they are inclusively connected. Has the argument arisen that quantum measurement corresponds only to discrete points in spacetime, not joined overall as a continuum? Wavefunction collapse might occur, say, at a singularity unique to a spacetime neighborhood, perhaps corresponding to the intersection of geodesics.

Do you think that partial connectiveness between spacetime and quantum measurement is fundamental to the unification of physics?.
 
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