This video discusses the search for a theory of quantum gravity, which would unify the theories of general relativity and quantum mechanics. The current two main contenders for this theory are string theory and loop quantum gravity, but neither has experimental evidence to back it up. The discovery of a theory of quantum gravity could have significant implications for understanding black holes, the big bang, and the nature of the universe as a whole. The video is sponsored by Brilliant, which offers online courses in science and mathematics, and the creator of the video also mentions their Patreon page and posters for sale on DFTBA.com.
1. Humans evolved on the third planet orbiting an average yellow dwarf star.
2. Humans invented telescopes and particle colliders to understand the universe.
3. Two fundamental theories that describe the universe are quantum field theory and general relativity.
4. Both theories have been tested and verified but they don't go together.
5. Black holes and the big bang are the biggest mysteries in physics that live between these two theories.
6. String theory and loop quantum gravity are contenders for a theory of quantum gravity but neither has experimental evidence to back them up.
7. A theory of quantum gravity would help understand black holes and the big bang.
8. Achieving a theory of quantum gravity would open up possibilities that we can't even imagine.
9. There are online courses at Brilliant.org for learning more about gravitational physics and quantum objects.
10. Patreon and DFTBA.com offer ways to support the creator of the video.
11. No one knows how a theory of quantum gravity would affect us directly, but every paradigm shift in fundamental physics has led to new technologies.
12. Brilliant.org sponsored this video and is offering a discount to the first 200 people who sign up for a paid subscription.