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The Higgs and black holes are quite different. We've basically observed Higgs according to how we've defined them, while we've only observed phenomena consisten
by CuriouslyC 2mo ago
The Higgs and black holes are quite different. We've basically observed Higgs according to how we've defined them, while we've only observed phenomena consistent with black holes as we hypothesize them. Singularities are the result of theories based on (ironically named) real numbers, it's entirely possible that what we call black holes are really dark stars formed from exotic matter that can only exist in hyper-extreme conditions, like a leveled up neutron star.
- i_no_can_eat 2mo agoThe difference is that we have theorerically sound formation scenarious for black holes under very broad conditions, and we have absolutely no model for a formation scenario of such an exotic dark star.
- mr_toad 2mo agoObservations keep poking holes in those hypotheses (I’m not sure they even count as theories). We keep finding black holes with anomalous masses, or black holes that formed too early. Part of the problem is that we have very little observational data. But another big problem is that our best ideas, based on general relativity are known to be incompatible with quantum mechanics.
- i_no_can_eat 2mo agoMy comment was specifically about those alternative "dark stars" hypothesis. Is there one with a formation scenario?
- CuriouslyC 2mo agoThat's gated by a constructivist replacement for general relativity and a deeper understanding of heavy quarks. Science marches on.