Could the Big Bang Be a Pinched-Off Bubble from a Greater Dimension?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of the Big Bang potentially being a pinched-off bubble from a greater dimension. Participants explore various models and theories related to cosmology, black holes, and the nature of the universe, including speculative ideas about multiple universes and the implications of singularities.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose that the Big Bang could be a bubble from a greater dimension, formed when matter condenses in a black hole and eventually tears off to become a separate entity.
  • One participant expresses uncertainty about cosmology but finds the idea intriguing.
  • Another participant suggests a model of the universe as a hypersphere, arguing that the singularity point of black holes extends to the center of the universe, complicating the idea of breaking off to form another universe.
  • A participant expresses a preference for the multiple universe theory.
  • Some participants acknowledge that the discussion is speculative and emphasize the need for more understanding of our own universe before considering external possibilities.
  • One participant raises a speculative idea about time being frozen in a singularity and suggests that a Big Bang could represent the history of a black hole's accumulation of matter and energy.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express a mix of curiosity and skepticism, with no consensus on the validity of the proposed models. Multiple competing views remain, and the discussion is characterized by speculation and uncertainty.

Contextual Notes

Participants note the speculative nature of the discussion and the limitations of current knowledge regarding cosmology and black holes. There is an acknowledgment of the need for further exploration and understanding before drawing conclusions.

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It is possible that the "big bang," should it ever have occurred, was actually a bubble from a greater dimension, pinched off.

It has been postulated that as matter is gathered into a black hole, it condenses and forms what could be equated to a water droplet in space-time. When that drop becomes big enough, it tears off and becomes its own entity.
 
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I haven't read enough about it, or cosmology in general, to have an opinion. It's quite neat, in a freaky sort of way.
 
I don't know much about this either but I believe the model of the universe is a hypersphere where the singularity point of the black holes extends to the center of the universe, making it impossible to just break off and start another universe.
 
I personally really like the multiple universe theory
 
Lord Draco said:
It is possible that the "big bang," should it ever have occurred, was actually a bubble from a greater dimension, pinched off.

Possibly, but we're getting into the realm of speculation, although there are some interesting mathematical attempts to explore that question.
 
I think we have a lot of work left to explain what has happened within our Hubble bubble before worrying about what might have happened on the outside [assuming there is an 'outside']. It's still a non-starter for me.
 
Chronos said:
I think we have a lot of work left to explain what has happened within our Hubble bubble before worrying about what might have happened on the outside [assuming there is an 'outside']. It's still a non-starter for me.
I agree with this in principle. Speculation must be the operating term for this given the quality of our knowledge of these things, nevertheless, learning must begin somewhere and exploration often leads to useful knowledge.
I’ve recently wondered if time is frozen in a singularity and if so perhaps a big bang is the ‘life’ history of a black holes acquisition of matter and energy. Go ahead, laugh if you wish, but if you have some knowledge about this please share.
 

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