Question about spacetime singularities

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The discussion centers on the unresolved nature of spacetime singularities and the current lack of a comprehensive theory of quantum gravity. Participants emphasize that there is no established theory that adequately addresses these singularities. The conversation also touches on the potential for deterministic macroscopic theories to provide insights, though this remains speculative. Overall, the consensus is that significant progress is still needed in the field of quantum gravity to tackle these fundamental questions.

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Hello there.We know that spacetime may have singularities and the current theories can not describe it very much.I want to start reading about quantum gravity but what is the progress done so far for the resolution of questions about the singularity?Could a different approach perhaps a deterministic macroscopic theory provide the resolution of the unanswered questions for the description of spacetime singularities?What is your opinion on this?Thank you.
 
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universe function said:
what is the progress done so far for the resolution of questions about the singularity?

It depends on which physicist you ask. The real question is, do we have a good theory of quantum gravity, and the answer is no.

universe function said:
a different approach perhaps a deterministic macroscopic theory

Please review the PF rules on personal speculations.

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