Brian Greene on The Hidden Reality

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Brian Greene's "The Hidden Reality" posits the multiverse theory and the holographic principle as key interpretations of modern physics. He argues that the universe is infinite yet possesses a flat shape. These concepts are central to understanding contemporary cosmological discussions and reflect Greene's contributions to theoretical physics.

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Hello,

I have been an avid reader of Brian Greene and have been trying to get through The Hidden Reality.

May I ask for anyone who has read it fully. Is it the case that he is postulating multiverse and the holographic principle as his most favoured interpretation and also does he believe the universe is infinite but with shape (flat). I believe if I get him so far he seems to be saying this but want to double check before I move forward with it.
 
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