New Theory Proposes 'Wobbly Spacetime' to Unify Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity

The radical theory, developed by UCL physicists, suggests spacetime is classical, not quantum, and introduces the concept of time flow fluctuation.

A new theory proposes a unification of quantum mechanics and Einstein's theory of general relativity, suggesting that spacetime may be classical and not governed by quantum theory.
The theory, developed by Professor Jonathan Oppenheim at UCL, introduces the concept of 'wobbly spacetime', where the rate at which time flows would fluctuate randomly.
Instead of modifying Einstein's theory of gravity to fit within quantum theory, this new approach modifies quantum theory itself, predicting an intrinsic breakdown in predictability.
An experiment has been proposed to test the theory, which involves measuring a mass very precisely to see if its weight appears to fluctuate over time.
The theory has implications beyond gravity, potentially resolving the black hole information problem by allowing for information to be destroyed due to a fundamental breakdown in predictability.