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This chapter covers several common objections to loop quantum gravity, and addresses them one-by-one to build a clear picture of the true state of this research program. Misconceptions about loop quantum gravity are addressed, strengths and weaknesses and the potential for further development are discussed.

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Bilson-Thompson, S. (2024). Discussion. In: Loop Quantum Gravity for the Bewildered. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-43452-5_9

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