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In the quantum mechanics of Bohr, Heisenberg, and Schroedinger -- no.
And they were acutely aware of the fact. The rules that govern QM and the rules that govern general relativity are completely incompatible, meaning one can understand our Universe with one OR the other -- but NEVER both.
Imagine going to a football game for the first time, and trying to learn when it's appropriate to make a lot of noise. You notice that, sometimes when a team scores, the attendees make a lot of noise; other times when a team scores, they are silent. So what is the rule for when to make noise at a football match? The two rules -- make noise when a score is made, and remain silent when a score is made -- are incompatible! Admitedly, the incompatibilities between QM and relativity are a little more difficult to describe, but it's the same conundrum.
The search for an understanding of our Universe that encompasses both QM and relativity has been an ongoing task for decades. Scientists of the future may be able to develop a system that combines the two such that each could be derived from the starting point.
Sort of like someone noting that you make noise ONLY when "your" team scores.
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