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Chain Theory
Last discussed Oct 28, 2026
A research program and theory by Alex Wissner-Gross that attempts to rebuild fundamental physics from finite, maximally entangled quantum systems.
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Alex Wissner-Gross · Oct 28, 2026
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Used for: Deriving physical constants like the fine structure constant from a single axiom
Praised: Derives the fine structure constant with no extra inputs; falsifiable
vs: Contrasted with string theory's continuous degrees of freedom
"This is the result of a long-term research program of mine to try to end the drought and bring about a second golden age of physics, and the lever that I'm trying to use here is quantum information to try to rebuild, rearchitect the foundations of..."
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Alexander Wissner-Gross
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Used for: Rebuilding the foundations of fundamental physics using quantum information
Praised: A single axiom that derives the fine structure constant with no free paramete...
vs: Contrasted with string theory and the standard model
"This is the result of a long-term research program of mine to try to end the drought and bring about a second golden age of physics, and the lever that I'm trying to use here is quantum information... So I call it chain theory in part because stri..."
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