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by codethief 1348 days ago
> Yes, AdS/CFT is mathematically consistent, as are classical GR wormhole models

Nitpick (one which I'm sure you are aware of but it might be relevant for other readers): Classical GR (including wormhole spacetimes and others) is mathematically rigorous. All objects are precisely defined and you can write down actual mathematical theorems.

In contrast, AdS/CFT is anything but rigorous. It's basically just lots of handwaving; it's a hunch that people have, based upon lots of mathematically rather non-sensical calculations.

So I wouldn't want to equate the two in terms of rigorosity / consistency.