Finding quantum gravity answers to our questions in 1+1d

Abstract:  We would like a theory of quantum gravity so that we can answer pesky questions, like “what really happens if I dive into a generic black hole?” However, we now have a solvable theory of quantum gravity in 1+1d, and we *still* are having trouble because it’s tricky to even formulate the questions properly. In this talk I will (1) explain why this is tricky, and (2) propose how we should be doing this systematically, arriving at concrete answers in this low dimensional gravity theory. This is based on work in progress with Andy Lucas.