Why is LQG a dead end but not m-theory?

[jeff]

Originally posted by lumidek
I sort of wonder where does the idea that LQG is something that can be compared to string theory come from?

I've noticed this tendency mainly in older members. I think they're intimidated by the complexity of string theory and prefer to believe that the comparatively simple LQG program is equally viable. I've posted this opinion a number of times.

 

[ranyart]

Originally posted by jeff
I've noticed this tendency mainly in older members. I think they're intimidated by the complexity of string theory and prefer to believe that the comparatively simple LQG program is equally viable. I've posted this opinion a number of times.

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