Loop Quantum Gravity: Four Recent Advances and a Dozen Frequently Asked Questions

Abstract

As per organizers' request, my talk at the 11th Marcel Grossmann Conference consisted of two parts. In the first, I illustrated recent advances in loop quantum gravity through examples. In the second, I presented an overall assessment of the status of the program by addressing some frequently asked questions. This account is addressed primarily to researchers outside the loop quantum gravity community.

arXiv comment21 pages, to appear in the Proceedings of the 11th Marcel Grossmann Conference