If we say the status quo, there are three facts: first, under the most powerful theoretical framework at present, the standard model has been established. Only Higgs boson and graviton have not been discovered, but at least quantum field theory and standard model are the most complete and lasting theoretical pillars today. Second, superstring theory and M theory, which are most promising to develop into the ultimate theory, have the strongest development momentum in the West. Although it looks wonderful, it is actually full of difficulties and has an unpredictable distance from the so-called ultimate theory. Third, it is difficult to make a big breakthrough in experimental technology. Even if a stronger and more basic theory is put forward, it is difficult to be verified under the existing technical conditions unless the concept of experimental judgment theory is no longer adhered to. Let's talk about prospects.

There are many reasons that touch on the most basic questions and can't be answered now. It is not that the existing theory is wrong, but that it is not the most fundamental, and the final direction is not very clear. No one can say for sure that M or superstring or torsion theory will come to the end. Now it is likely that a new theory is needed to get rid of the existing theoretical and thinking framework, just like quantization was put forward at the beginning, opening up a new situation. This is a theoretical demand. But in fact, nowadays and in the future, fewer and fewer people rush to theory, while more and more people choose to apply it, especially in China. In other words, the prospect depends on the general direction of the common ideology of the academic circles, and it is difficult for individual outstanding people to create it.