The Final Theory: Who Will Win the Battle?

In summary, both M-Theory and LQG have their strengths and weaknesses. Neither can be considered final, and it is likely that a Theory of Everything will combine the two.

The final theory

  • Loop Quantum Gravity

    Votes: 4 57.1%
  • M-Theory

    Votes: 3 42.9%

  • Total voters
    7
  • #1
meteor
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Which will gain the battle?
 
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  • #2
Probably

one we don't even have a name for yet!
 
  • #3


Greetings !

Limmited choices you got there meteor...:wink:

I doubt we'll call any theory "final", if at all, for any
considrable amount of time. But, it's possible.
I almost certainly think that such a theory would not,
either way, actually offer any full solution and explanation.

Live long and prosper.
 
  • #4
Neither of those can be on its own. It will be some fusion of the two.
 
  • #5
M-theory, no theory is final it can be improved upon.
 
  • #6
but to all you M-theory people...it treats spacetime as an independent background. It doesn't have the necessary dependent background changes that LQG has.
 
  • #7
LONG LIVE M-THEORY!
 
  • #8
Originally posted by Brad_Ad23
but to all you M-theory people...it treats spacetime as an independent background. It doesn't have the necessary dependent background changes that LQG has.

Expound please.
 
  • #9
M theory still treats spacetime as a fixed background in which interactions play out. But GR tells us otherwise. We know that interactions are shaped in part by the curvature of spacetime, and that in turn also is shaped by the interactions. LQG treats spacetime as something that is developed from the very basics and in which various interactions shape and are altered by it. Lee Somolin (sp) book The Three Roads to Quantum Gravity does a much better job at explaining it than I could right now.
 
  • #10
Originally posted by Brad_Ad23
M theory still treats spacetime as a fixed background in which interactions play out. But GR tells us otherwise. We know that interactions are shaped in part by the curvature of spacetime, and that in turn also is shaped by the interactions. LQG treats spacetime as something that is developed from the very basics and in which various interactions shape and are altered by it. Lee Somolin (sp) book The Three Roads to Quantum Gravity does a much better job at explaining it than I could right now.

Actually, String Theory (and of course, M-Theory) is dependant on the idea that the curvature of space is the cause of all interactions. Indeed, the purpose of any hyperspacial theory (including M-Theory) is to explain all of the "forces" as curvatures of spacetime.
 
  • #11
Right, I agree. It is the effect of spacetime. But notice that the spacetime is already there in M-theory. Hence it is a fixed background. LQG essentially 'creates' spacetime in its framework.
 
  • #12
I vote against both - each can only relate to a fraction of observations. Tweaking them to death is the exact problem we already have with the standard model. The Final Theory should be able to relate to all observations without all that darn tweaking. Essentially, I say there are multiple unknown branches of science yet to be explored, without which there can be no suitable attempt at a final theory, let alone success with one.
 

1. What is "The Final Theory"?

"The Final Theory" is a scientific concept that attempts to explain the ultimate fate of the universe and the battle between competing theories such as the Big Bang theory and the Steady State theory.

2. Who will win the battle according to "The Final Theory"?

"The Final Theory" does not propose a definitive answer to who will win the battle, as it is still a subject of debate and ongoing scientific research. It suggests that the ultimate fate of the universe may be a combination of multiple theories rather than one theory emerging as the clear winner.

3. How does "The Final Theory" differ from other theories about the universe?

"The Final Theory" differs from other theories in that it does not aim to replace or disprove existing theories, but rather seeks to integrate and reconcile them to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the universe.

4. Why is "The Final Theory" important in the field of science?

"The Final Theory" is important because it encourages scientific collaboration and open-mindedness, as well as promoting critical thinking and further exploration of the mysteries of the universe.

5. Is "The Final Theory" widely accepted by the scientific community?

"The Final Theory" is still a relatively new concept and is not yet widely accepted by the scientific community. However, it has sparked much discussion and interest among scientists, and further research and evidence may lead to its acceptance in the future.

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