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

\n\nThe Theory of Everything $(S_{\\text {ToE}})$ 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 $S_{\\text {ToE}}$ . However, we also argue that the Lucas-Penrose argument suggests that non-algorithmic understanding can transcend these formal limitations.\n

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Springer Link (Chiba Institute of Technology)
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2024-11-12
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https://doi.org/10.1209/0295-5075/ad80c2/pdf
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Quantum Mechanics and Applications
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Implications of Tarski's undefinability theorem on the Theory of Everything

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Quantum Mechanics and Applications
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Implications of Tarski's undefinability theorem on the Theory of Everything

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Abstract

\n\nThe Theory of Everything $(S_{\\text {ToE}})$ 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 $S_{\\text {ToE}}$ . However, we also argue that the Lucas-Penrose argument suggests that non-algorithmic understanding can transcend these formal limitations.\n

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