Are We Living in a Subuniverse Within a Multiverse?

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The discussion centers on the interpretation of multiverse theory, proposing that instead of multiple "universes," the concept of "subuniverses" is more accurate. It argues that the term "universe" encompasses all existence, making the notion of multiple universes contradictory. The cyclic model is highlighted, suggesting that our universe undergoes infinite contractions and expansions, indicating that the Big Bang was not the beginning but part of an ongoing cycle.

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If multiverse theory is true, then there are multiple universes. "Universe" means "all that exists" or "all that there is". So there can't really be multiple "universes"; rather, would it not make better sense to say that there are subuniverses and therefore say that we are in a subuniverse (to be specific)?
 
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Well in a cyclic model, there exists one universe, which undergoes a seemingly infinite number of contractions and bounces, so what we see as a beginning at the big bang was actually preceded by a prior cycle.

http://wwwphy.princeton.edu/~steinh/dm2004.pdf
 

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