Implications of Tarski's undefinability theorem on the Theory of Everything

Abstract The Theory of Everything seeks to unify all fundamental forces of nature, including quantum gravity, into a single theoretical framework. This theory would be defined internally using a set of axioms, and this paper proposes a set of axioms for any such theory. Furthermore, for such a theory, all scientific truth would be defined internally as consequences derivable from the rules of such a theory. This paper then examines the implications of Tarski's undefinability theorem on scientific truths derived from such axioms. We demonstrate that Tarski's theorem imposes limitations on any such formal system . However, we also argue that the Lucas-Penrose argument suggests that non-algorithmic understanding can transcend these formal limitations.

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Europhysics Letters (EPL)
Published
2024-09-27
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https://doi.org/10.1209/0295-5075/ad80c2
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9
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Noncommutative and Quantum Gravity Theories
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Implications of Tarski's undefinability theorem on the Theory of Everything

Mir Faizal, Arshid Shabir, Aatif Kaisar Khan
9 citations
Europhysics Letters (EPL)
Noncommutative and Quantum Gravity Theories
2.53
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Implications of Tarski's undefinability theorem on the Theory of Everything

Mir Faizal, Arshid Shabir, Aatif Kaisar Khan
article en
9 citations

Abstract

Abstract The Theory of Everything seeks to unify all fundamental forces of nature, including quantum gravity, into a single theoretical framework. This theory would be defined internally using a set of axioms, and this paper proposes a set of axioms for any such theory. Furthermore, for such a theory, all scientific truth would be defined internally as consequences derivable from the rules of such a theory. This paper then examines the implications of Tarski's undefinability theorem on scientific truths derived from such axioms. We demonstrate that Tarski's theorem imposes limitations on any such formal system . However, we also argue that the Lucas-Penrose argument suggests that non-algorithmic understanding can transcend these formal limitations.

Europhysics Letters (EPL)Vol. 148(3)
University of British Columbia (CA), Durham University (GB), Canadian Quantum Research Center (CA), University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus (CA), Universitat de Barcelona (ES), Okanagan University College (CA)
Openalex Percentile: Top 10%
Noncommutative and Quantum Gravity Theories
2.53
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