What could a reversal of UV-IR imply?

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In summary, Erik Verlinde et.al's paper argues that in Non-AdS spacetimes, the UV-IR relationship is reversed compared to AdS spacetime, due to the "Long string phenomenon." This is compared to "worldline holography" by Anninos. The theoretical implications of this reversal are uncertain, and alternative interpretations may be possible.
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In https://arxiv.org/abs/1801.02589
Erik Verlinde et.al argues that their conformal map suggests that in Non-AdS spacetimes the UV-IR(energy-distance) relationship is not what it seems in AdS spacetime,but a reversal.The paper explains this in terms of "Long string phenomenon"(which is a little above my skill sets)and draws parallel with a "worldline holography"by Anninos.
I wonder what theoretical implications this reversal could bring,or are alternative interpretations possible?
 
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Hi Iwjjack, sorry to see you aren't getting any replies. This seems like a pretty advanced topic, so I doubt there are many on PF who can chime in on it. Best of luck to you though!
 

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