Multi-Verse: A Speculative Argument

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around speculative arguments related to the concept of a multi-verse, touching on theoretical physics, the nature of speculation in science, and the implications of different models such as M theory. Participants explore various ideas, including the feasibility of inter-universal travel and the significance of infinity in the context of the multi-verse.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants argue that speculation about the multi-verse is unprovable and thus not a concern, using exaggerated examples to illustrate the point.
  • Others mention that dimensions predicted by M theory could theoretically be tested, although current searches have not yielded results.
  • A participant references an article from Scientific American that discusses aspects of the multi-verse, indicating interest in the topic.
  • There is mention of Dr. Kaku's proposal about building a ship to travel between universes to escape the big freeze, highlighting the speculative nature of such ideas.
  • Some participants express a preference for focusing on more immediate space exploration goals, such as returning to the Moon before Mars missions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of speculative ideas and preferences regarding space exploration, with no clear consensus on the validity of the multi-verse concept or the priorities for future missions.

Contextual Notes

Participants acknowledge the speculative nature of their discussions and the limitations of current scientific understanding regarding the multi-verse and inter-universal travel.

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Ok, so it is still purly speculation, and an unprovable argument, there is a reason I am not a theoretical physicest or astronomer, I can argue that 10^100 m from here is a giant cow that eats grass off a tiny planet orbiting a binary black hole system, nobody can prove me wrong, and I can't prove it true, so why worry about it.
 
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Not quite. The dimensions predicted by say, M theory can theoretically be tested, but require very high sensitivity detectors. So far, the search has turned up nothing, but we have barely scratched the surface of the detail that is available.
 
Originally posted by MrCaN
Ok, so it is still purly speculation, and an unprovable argument, there is a reason I am not a theoretical physicest or astronomer, I can argue that 10^100 m from here is a giant cow that eats grass off a tiny planet orbiting a binary black hole system, nobody can prove me wrong, and I can't prove it true, so why worry about it.

"MOO" Did anyone else hear that?
 
CaN
that article is really interesting
thanks for posting the url
even the infinity-ness of what he calls
the "level one" type is enough to
boggle on
 
I heard an interesting interview with Dr. Kaku last night where he proposes building a ship to travel from one universe to another to avoid the big freeze here at home.
 
Originally posted by MrCaN
I heard an interesting interview with Dr. Kaku last night where he proposes building a ship to travel from one universe to another to avoid the big freeze here at home.

i listened to him on coast to coast last night too.
lol meanwhile back in reality we've only just 'penciled in' 2018 as a possible date for a maned Mars mission
 
Mars smars, I think we should go back to the moon first.
 
Originally posted by MrCaN
Mars smars, I think we should go back to the moon first.

i think we should have been there all this time
 

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