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\|	\|	4gravitons.com Why Quantum Gravity Is Controversial \| 4 gravitons	4.7 parsecs away Travel
\|	\|	Merging quantum mechanics and gravity is a famously hard physics problem. Explaining why merging quantum mechanics and gravity is hard is, in turn, a very hard science communication problem. The more popular descriptions tend to lead to misunderstandings, and I've posted many times over the years to chip away at those misunderstandings. Merging quantum mechanics...	4.7 parsecs away Travel
\|	\|	philpapers.org Philosophy of Cosmology, Misc - Bibliography - PhilArchive	5.1 parsecs away Travel
\|	\|	[AI summary] The provided text is a collection of academic and philosophical works, primarily focused on cosmology, physics, and related interdisciplinary topics. It includes references to various theories, models, and debates in modern cosmology, such as dark energy, dark matter, the Big Bang, and the Boltzmann Brain problem. There are also discussions on philosophical implications, such as the nature of reality, the role of observation, and the relationship between science and religion. The text spans multiple disciplines, including philosophy, physics, and the history of science, with a particular emphasis on the conceptual and epistemological challenges in cosmology.	5.1 parsecs away Travel
\|	\|	math.andrej.com Mathematics and Computation \| Am I a constructive mathematician?	4.7 parsecs away Travel
\|	\|	[AI summary] The discussion revolves around the philosophical and methodological pluralism in mathematics, emphasizing that mathematics is a human-made construct with historical developments rather than an absolute, universal truth. Key points include the idea that different mathematical frameworks (e.g., classical vs. intuitionistic logic, paraconsistent logic) represent distinct 'worlds' of mathematics, each with its own standards and validity. The conversation highlights the importance of acknowledging these pluralistic perspectives without assuming a single, unifying foundation. It also touches on the role of context, the evolution of mathematical concepts, and the implications of relativism for the future of mathematics. The discussion underscores that ...	4.7 parsecs away Travel
\|	\|	www.askamathematician.com Q: If the universe gets split in the Many Worlds Interpretation, then why aren't all probabilities 50/50? Does stuff get spread thinner and thinner with each split? \| Ask a Mathematician / Ask a Physicist	25.6 parsecs away Travel
\|		The original question from "A" was: I'm reading Sean Carroll's book Something Deeply Hidden, which is entirely about Many Worlds, and I'm following along for the most ...	25.6 parsecs away Travel