Baby Universes? - Leonard Susskind's Hyperspace Theory

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In summary, the conversation discusses Leonard Susskind's theories about the fate of information inside a black hole. The idea of a "baby universe" forming after the black hole's dissolution is highlighted, but it may lead to an increase in entropy. The conversation also acknowledges that this idea is purely speculative and lacks evidence.
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I was reading about Leonard Susskind's many theories of how what happens to the information that is 'inside' of a black hole. The one that really stood out to me is the 'baby universe' idea, in which once the black hole dissolves, it forms a baby universe out there in hyperspace, and all of the information that it accumulated is trapped inside this 'baby universe'. This could mean that these universes are expanding, just like our own, and perhaps our own could've formed this way! The only issue, though is that this would increase entropy, because it would have the same effect as dissapearing information, and make quantum fluctuations into 'thermal fluctuations' which I suppose wouldn't be to great.

So what are your thoughts on this idea?
 
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This is completely unsupportable with any kind of evidence, so unfortunenantly no one can really give any solid views on it. It's all just conjecture and opinion. Not to mention the term "Hyperspace".
 

1. What is the concept of "Baby Universes" in Leonard Susskind's Hyperspace Theory?

Baby Universes are hypothetical universes that are believed to exist within our own universe. According to Leonard Susskind's Hyperspace Theory, these baby universes are created when a black hole forms and then evaporates, leaving behind a new universe that is connected to our own through a tiny wormhole.

2. How are these "Baby Universes" connected to our own universe?

The concept of "Baby Universes" suggests that they are connected to our own universe through a tiny wormhole. This wormhole is a tunnel-like structure that connects two different points in space-time and allows for the transfer of matter and energy between the two universes.

3. Can we observe or detect these "Baby Universes"?

At this time, there is no evidence or observations that definitively prove the existence of "Baby Universes." However, some scientists believe that these baby universes may leave behind some traces in the cosmic microwave background radiation, which could potentially be detected in the future.

4. How do "Baby Universes" impact our understanding of the universe?

The concept of "Baby Universes" challenges our traditional understanding of the universe and opens up new possibilities for parallel universes and multiple dimensions. It also provides a potential explanation for the origin of our own universe and the existence of black holes.

5. Are there any practical applications or implications of "Baby Universes"?

Although the concept of "Baby Universes" is still largely theoretical, it has sparked new ideas and research in the fields of cosmology and quantum mechanics. If proven to be real, these baby universes could have a significant impact on our understanding of the universe and could potentially lead to new technologies and advancements in space exploration.

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