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The value of singularities

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We point out that spacetime singularities play a useful role in gravitational theories by eliminating unphysical solutions. In particular, we argue that any modification of general relativity which is completely nonsingular cannot have a stable ground state. This argument applies both to classical extensions of general relativity, and to candidate quantum theories of gravity.

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2026 2

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Sharpened Dynamical Cobordism

hep-th · 2026-05-07 · unverdicted · novelty 7.0

Sharpened Dynamical Cobordism ties the allowed range of critical exponent δ to theory structure ξ, flagging obstructions from non-trivial cobordism charges that require new degrees of freedom.

The free boundary problem in general relativity

gr-qc · 2026-06-16 · unverdicted · novelty 6.0

Treating singularities as free boundaries in the Einstein-Hilbert action yields boundary conditions excluding Kasner/BKL spacetimes while admitting conformally regular FLRW cosmologies sourced by 0 ≤ P < ρ fluids with reflecting perturbations.

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  • Sharpened Dynamical Cobordism hep-th · 2026-05-07 · unverdicted · none · ref 83

    Sharpened Dynamical Cobordism ties the allowed range of critical exponent δ to theory structure ξ, flagging obstructions from non-trivial cobordism charges that require new degrees of freedom.

  • The free boundary problem in general relativity gr-qc · 2026-06-16 · unverdicted · none · ref 42 · internal anchor

    Treating singularities as free boundaries in the Einstein-Hilbert action yields boundary conditions excluding Kasner/BKL spacetimes while admitting conformally regular FLRW cosmologies sourced by 0 ≤ P < ρ fluids with reflecting perturbations.