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If the approximate time since the big band is correct at about 14 billions years, then the universe should have a limit as to how far it has expanded/inflated. Why then do people still postulate an infinite universe ?
A finite universe is one that has a limited or measurable size, meaning it has an end or boundary. It is a concept that is often explored in cosmology and physics.
Scientists postulate an infinite universe because it helps to explain certain phenomena, such as the observed expansion of the universe. It also allows for the possibility of multiple universes existing.
An infinite universe has no end or boundary, and is therefore unbounded and limitless. A finite universe, on the other hand, has a measurable size and an end point.
One of the main pieces of evidence for an infinite universe is the observed expansion of the universe, which suggests that the universe is infinitely large. Other theories, such as inflation and the multiverse theory, also support the idea of an infinite universe.
The concept of an infinite universe poses many philosophical and scientific implications. It challenges our understanding of time and space, and raises questions about the origin and ultimate fate of the universe. It also opens up the possibility of an infinite number of civilizations and worlds existing beyond our own.