Could we(entire universe) be almost nothing?

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The discussion explores the concept of the universe's scale and its potential relationship to larger beings or structures. Participants consider whether our universe might be a small part of something much larger, touching on philosophical and speculative ideas about existence and perspective.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests the idea that humans could be as small as atoms on a larger being, proposing a perspective where the universe is microscopic compared to a larger entity.
  • Another participant counters that size is relative, arguing that if the universe were part of something bigger, it would likely be within a multidimensional context rather than just a part of a larger being.
  • Some humorous analogies are presented, such as the universe being compared to a pancake in a giant's frying pan, indicating a playful exploration of the topic.
  • Concerns are raised about the lack of meaningful responses to the original question, with one participant expressing frustration over the perceived lack of engagement from others.
  • Another participant asserts that the original question lacks a scientific basis and suggests that it is more philosophical or nonsensical than grounded in testable science.
  • There is a discussion about the appropriateness of personal theories within the forum, with a moderator emphasizing the need for adherence to community standards and guidelines.

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Participants express a range of views, with some supporting the speculative nature of the original question while others criticize it as lacking scientific merit. There is no consensus on the validity or relevance of the ideas presented.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes a mix of speculative ideas and critiques of those ideas, with some participants feeling that the original post does not meet the forum's standards for scientific discourse.

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:confused: :confused: Is it possible that we could be notjing more than an atom on the tip of a larger beings body? i mean like a being equal to what we see ourselfs as, mabey more advanced, mabey more retarded. Could we have millions of universises that make up everyone of us? Our "endless" universe could be microscpoic and we could be sooo tiny. On that larger being could mabey we be equal to them as they see theirselfs, as i stated eariler. Could someone help me? or try to help?:confused: :confused: :confused:
 
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We can't know if we are tiny. Everything is relative. Compared to a bacterium, we are huge. Compared to a star, we're small. If the universe were part of something bigger, then it would probably be a part of some huge multidimensional ocean. Not the tip of a larger being.
 
:bugeye: Apparently the universe is flat.

Give the Flat Universe Society a call and ask them.

Perhaps we're a pancake in a giant Ogre's frying pan.

We could be a component of

a conveyer belt,

a flat tire,

someone's windshield.

Who's knows?
 
well if MORE people posted on the threads I post, mabey i would have more information. could someone pleasepost? or u no like help me out here? tx to any1 who does.
 
u83rn00b said:
well if MORE people posted on the threads I post, mabey i would have more information. could someone pleasepost? or u no like help me out here? tx to any1 who does.

Well what do you want someone to say? There is no possible answer to your question, nor does it make any difference to us if your scenario were true, so this discussion is rather pointless (in my opinion!)
 
Well what do you want someone to say? There is no possible answer to your question, nor does it make any difference to us if your scenario were true, so this discussion is rather pointless (in my opinion!)
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..:mad: .i donno, mabey someone could like u no like umm, gimme some thoughts/theorys that could contradict or gimme a new way to look at my theory.:biggrin:
 
We don't permit personal theories on this site, and what you've posted is certainly not philosophy. As cristo pointed out, if it has no consequences that can be tested, it isn't science, either. Basically, it's just rambling nonsense.

I suggest you spend a bit more time reading about real science, rather than trying to create your own theories.

- Warren
 
WELL SOOOORRRRRYYYY! man everyone is always against me huh? wth do u (choot) always find my posts and either delete and take points or whatever, or u like put me down. Do u have something againdt me or what? Besides, where do u want me to put this? Huh?!? besides I've seen other people put their own theories or post a thread that is alike to another and u don't say anything, U accually comment them in a good way. U don't take points or anything! Only when i do something even when it isn't against the rules!
 
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u83rn00b said:
WELL SOOOORRRRRYYYY! man everyone is always against me huh? wth do u (choot) always find my posts and either delete and take points or whatever, or u like put me down. Do u have something againdt me or what?

I help run this site. We have standards. That means part of my responsibility is to make sure that the posts on this site meet those standards. I have nothing against you personally (I don't even know you), but 90% of the stuff you have posted on this site has been inappropriate. If you can learn to abide by our rules, there will be no further problems.

Please review the posting guidelines here:

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=5374

- Warren
 
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All right, this was a little ridiculous.
 

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