How would physics change if Planet 9 were a primordial black hole?

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The discussion centers on the speculation surrounding the possibility of Planet 9 being a primordial black hole, as presented by futurist John Michael Godier in his YouTube video. Godier suggests that if such a black hole were accessible, it could serve as a laboratory for conducting physics experiments that are currently impossible. However, participants in the forum express skepticism regarding the feasibility and relevance of this idea, emphasizing the need for empirical evidence to support such claims. Ultimately, the conversation concludes that the topic is largely speculative and lacks substantial grounding.

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I am speculating on how an accessible black hole could be used for physics
I watch John Michael Godier on YouTube. He is a futurist and makes fantastic videos where he speculates on many things. Todays video was about primordial black holes and he speculated about Planet 9 not being visible because it may actually be a black hole born in the dawn of the universe. He admits it’s a long shot but also said that if we did have an accessible black hole that we could turn it into to a lab to test physics we currently can’t do right now.

He maddeningly did not give an example and the video ended. What kinda of science experiments could be done with a black hole?
 
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How useful would be an undetectable object that probably doesn't exist but in any event we can't get to? That's a toughie.
 
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Maximum7 said:
TL;DR Summary: I am speculating on how an accessible black hole could be used for physics

He admits it’s a long shot
So it's idle speculation and hardly worth our time to discuss. We normally require some evidence .
 
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sophiecentaur said:
So it's idle speculation and hardly worth our time to discuss. We normally require some evidence .
... and given the fact that youtube isn't a source of reference we mean by evidence,
this thread is closed.
 

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