OK, most of the details of quantum physics go way beyond my understanding and I have only recently been able to scratch the surface on "string theory" and "membrane theory" (M-theory) Let's say I won't be passing any theoretical physics tests any time soon, but the latest in the world of "spooky action at a distance" comes from Dr. Erik Verlinde, a Dutch professor of physics.
Verlinde, father of something called "Verlinde Algebra" which is essential to string theory, has posited that to explain gravity we have been looking in the wrong direction. Rather than it being a force caused either by the distortion of space-time or other phenomenon, he suggests gravity is a side effect or new element of an entropic force. In short, Gravity as a force does not exist.
So while I re-read the article from the New York Times and try to wrap whatever neurons I have left around it, take a gander at this and see if you understand. It is a novel and interesting idea that really could lead to further more concrete research.
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