The landscape problem and the problem of background indepen… - Lee Smolin

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The landscape problem and the problem of background independence are closely linked. The latter is the only route the former has to experimental confirmation.

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About Lee Smolin

Lee Smolin (born June 6, 1955) is an American theoretical physicist, academic and author known for his contributions to quantum gravity theory, in particular the approach known as loop quantum gravity. His research interests include cosmology, elementary particle theory, the foundations of quantum mechanics, and theoretical biology.

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