Multiverse and life after death

In summary: It seems to be the only way to define who a person is. In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of the multiverse and whether or not it can explain reincarnation. It is mentioned that there is a possibility of there being other universes for every possibility, but it is argued that even if there were, the versions of oneself in those universes would still be different due to their location in space and time. The idea of superpositioning is also brought up, with the concept that there is only one wave function that describes the whole reality, and individuals only experience a portion of it. In conclusion, the conversation ultimately leads to a discussion on how identity is defined in the physical universe.
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AndersHermansson
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If indeed there are other universes out there, one for each and every possibility. Will there not be one that continues, where you took off?
 
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Originally posted by AndersHermansson
If indeed there are other universes out there, one for each and every possibility. Will there not be one that continues, where you took off?


theoretically, yes, but it won't be you. well it will be you, but it won't be YOU. (if you follow me)
 
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No, they won't be "you". They have a different location in space and time, and that factor seems to be the only way of defining identity in the physical universe.
 
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Originally posted by AndersHermansson
If indeed there are other universes out there, one for each and every possibility. Will there not be one that continues, where you took off?

There are two possibilities: you live or die.
Say in this universe you live (yay!) but in the other possibility, you die. I am speaking in the context of quantum universes, so they branch out like a tree, so to speak. Anyway, so you are both alive and dead. This is called superpositioning. Since there are 2 possibilities, you experience only 1/2 of the whole reality. Thhere is one wave function that specifies the whole reality. For you in possibility 1 (the one in which you live), the wave function collapses and you have a definite answer that you are alive. In the other, the same thing happens (you get a definite answer or the wave function collapses) except you die. There is an illusion of two wave functions, but there is only one that describes the whole reality.
 
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Originally posted by Eh
No, they won't be "you". They have a different location in space and time, and that factor seems to be the only way of defining identity in the physical universe.

They would be exactly like you; same DNA. Do you suppose the finger prints are slightly different like in twins?
 
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Even if they were indentical in that respect, they would still have a different location. That seems to be the only way to speak of indentity, since the individual particles of the universe are not made up of substances.
 

1. What is the Multiverse theory?

The Multiverse theory is a scientific concept that suggests there may be multiple universes existing alongside our own. This theory proposes that our universe is just one of many, and each universe may have different physical laws and properties.

2. Is there any evidence to support the existence of the Multiverse?

While there is no direct evidence for the existence of the Multiverse, there are several scientific theories and observations that lend support to this concept. For example, the cosmic microwave background radiation and the phenomenon of quantum entanglement can be explained by the Multiverse theory.

3. Can the Multiverse theory explain the concept of life after death?

The Multiverse theory does not directly address the concept of life after death. However, it does suggest that there may be other universes with different physical laws and properties, which opens up the possibility for different forms of existence.

4. How does the Multiverse theory affect our understanding of our own universe?

The Multiverse theory challenges our traditional understanding of the universe and forces us to question the concept of a singular, unique universe. It also raises new questions about the origins of our universe and the possibility of other intelligent life forms in other universes.

5. Is there any way to test or prove the existence of the Multiverse?

Currently, there is no way to directly test or prove the existence of the Multiverse. However, scientists are working on developing experiments and theories that may provide evidence for this concept in the future.

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