Is it possible that Our universe could be a tiny spec in a say, sandbox?

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The discussion centers on the idea of whether our universe could be a small part of a larger multiverse. Participants emphasize that there is currently no definitive proof for this concept, only theories with limited evidence. They suggest researching multiverse theories for a better understanding but caution against using terms like "impossible" due to the speculative nature of the topic. The conversation concludes with a reminder that discussions about the universe beyond our observations remain speculative and are not suitable for this forum. Ultimately, the lack of concrete evidence leads to a focus on theoretical exploration rather than definitive conclusions.
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I'm new to this forum but...

Is our universe a Spec or not? I hope it isn't can you guys provide proof?

It has been really bugging me, and When I think about it my heart beats fast and I get nervous..

Will someone help me out?

I need good proof, if you don't mind.
 
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Well let me start by saying there is no proof of anything, so get your hopes down.

There are a lot of theories in modern cosmology that deal with the multiverse, and some which seem similar to what you are talking about. Obviously there is no proof for any of them, usually just theory and the occasional tidbit of evidence (really, really shaky evidence at that).

I would start by looking at the wikipedia page for multiverse, and following up on the theories you read about there to get an idea of some of the ideas that are being tossed around.
 
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Well let me start by saying there is no proof of anything, so get your hopes down.

There are a lot of theories in modern cosmology that deal with the multiverse, and some which seem similar to what you are talking about. Obviously there is no proof for any of them, usually just theory and the occasional tidbit of evidence (really, really shaky evidence at that).

I would start by looking at the wikipedia page for multiverse, and following up on the theories you read about there to get an idea of some of the ideas that are being tossed around.


But is that impossible for us to be small and yet infinite?
 
Be careful when using the words 'infinite' and 'impossible'. I'd research the multiverse ideas, the wikipedia article and any simple pages found from googling will probably answer most of your questions.
 
Vorde said:
Be careful when using the words 'infinite' and 'impossible'. I'd research the multiverse ideas, the wikipedia article and any simple pages found from googling will probably answer most of your questions.
I agree with trying not to use words such as 'impossible' , as the is no such thing as scientific inevitability. The multiverse concept isn't one with lots of data and evidence to prove it. There is, as you mentioned, the occasional piece of information, but this is either made up or not very reliable. To be perfectly honest, I wouldn't keep yourself up panicking about a 'Horton hears a who' situation!

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Since there is no way to make observations outside of the known universe, any discussion of things outside our universe must be speculative. We do not speculate on these forums.

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