Emergence Theory and Quantum Gravity

Move over string theory, there is a new popular theory of everything called “emergence theory”, “quantum gravity” and “quantum information theory”. The theory purports to finally unify Einstein's theory (theory of very big) of relativity with quantum mechanics (theory of very small). Emergence theory postulates that gravity is a macro phenomenon like temperature and pressure that rises out of quantum behavior on not just the micro scale, but the plank scale. (1.6 x 10-35 m)

According to quantum gravity and emergence theory, the universe is made up of information. All matter and energy is made up of 8-dimensional pixels (complex vector space, E8 Lattice, Gosset Polytope) superimposed onto a 4-demential shape (Elser-Sloane quasicrystal).

https://www.ted.com/talks/garrett_lisi_on_his_theory_of_everything/up-next#t-12964

https://youtu.be/wfALJzn1hE8

I don’t have a problem with macro phenomenon coming from subatomic behavior.  Atomic reactions come from the behavior of subatomic particles and chemical behavior is greatly influenced by the Van der Waals force. However, some people in the emergence theory camp seem to  want to immediately jump from the physical into the metaphysical.  A few are trying to roll in ideas to quantum information theory such as the consciousness of the universe as well as claiming the universe is mearly a simulation in a quantum computer (0 worlds interpretation).

https://youtu.be/dEaecUuEqfc