Is There Hope for Safe Passage Through Cauchy Horizon Singularities?

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Recent discussions highlight a new development regarding black holes, suggesting that if a black hole consistently absorbs matter and energy, it may avoid forming a traditional singularity characterized by infinite tidal distortion. Instead, it could develop a 'gentler' Cauchy horizon singularity, which theoretically could be traversed safely. However, this concept remains largely within the realm of science fiction, as the intense gravitational forces surrounding black holes would still be lethal to humans. The article also posits the existence of an 'interior' within black holes, potentially linking them to other parts of the universe or even other universes. While the idea of surviving passage through a black hole is intriguing, practical entry remains highly unlikely and fraught with danger.
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Did anyone else hear about this new development? Apparently if a black hole has a steady influx of matter/energy, it may not develop a singularity which brings about infinite tidal distortion, but it could bring about a 'gentler' cauchy horizon singularity that could be possible to traverse safely.

Article brief found at http://www.aip.org/enews/physnews/2003/split/631-2.html
 
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Did anyone else hear about this new development? Apparently if a black hole has a steady influx of matter/energy, it may not develop a singularity which brings about infinite tidal distortion, but it could bring about a 'gentler' cauchy horizon singularity that could be possible to traverse safely.

This gentle singularity would be possible to traverse only in science fiction, or so the article made it appear. The gravity surrounding the black hole would still be much to strong for a human to enter, it would tear them apart . The article also makes the assumption that their is an 'interior' to a black hole, and that black hole's are links to other parts of the universe, or other universe's.

An interesting article but I'm not so sure it is practicle to enter a black hole, let alone passed through.
 
By no means would it be any stroll in the park :)

Still, it is somewhat good to know it may be possible for something to survive.
 

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