Final State of the universe 10^ googal plex^ googal?

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The discussion centers on the final state of the universe, specifically addressing the concept of complete entropy and the decay of protons. Participants speculate on the last remaining particle in the universe and its eventual decay products. The conversation highlights the implications of proton decay and the theoretical end of all matter as we understand it. The thread was ultimately closed pending moderation, indicating a need for further review of the content.

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When entropy is complete doing what it is doing is their an idea as to what is left i assume all the protons have decayed. What would the very last particle be and what would it decay into?
 
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