Is the Universe on the outside or inside?

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The discussion centers on whether the Universe exists on the inside or outside "skin" of a bubble, linking this concept to M-Theory and brane cosmology. Participants express skepticism regarding the validity of these ideas within the standard cosmological model, labeling them as nonsensical and more akin to science fiction than established scientific fact. The conversation highlights the speculative nature of these hypotheses, emphasizing that they lack empirical verification and remain unproven.

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Specifically, does our Universe exist on the inside "skin" of a bubble or the outside "skin" of a bubble? I'm sure this has something to do with M-Theory or brane cosmology, right? I'm curious.
 
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Mind Bender said:
Specifically, does our Universe exist on the inside "skin" of a bubble or the outside "skin" of a bubble? I'm sure this has something to do with M-Theory or brane cosmology, right? I'm curious.

I think in the normal cosmological model those are nonsensical concepts. There may be totally unverified hypotheses that posit some models in which those concepts have meaning, but I think of them as Science Fiction. They MAY become science fact, but not yet.
 

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