ar X iv : g r - qc / 9 21 10 19 v 1 1 5 N ov 1 99 2 What can we learn from the study of non - perturbative quantum general relativity ?
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I attempt to answer the question of the title by giving an annotated list of the major results achieved, over the last six years, in the program to construct quantum general relativity using the Ashtekar variables and the loop representation. A summary of the key open problems is also included.
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