Smolin's theory posits that black holes in our universe lead to the creation of new universes, suggesting a form of cosmic natural selection where universes capable of forming black holes can produce more offspring universes. While this idea is intriguing, its acceptance in the scientific community remains limited, with some viewing it as an interesting but unlikely possibility. The concept of gravitational collapse potentially leading to new spacetime regions is gaining traction among physicists, but Smolin's specific hypothesis about evolving physical constants through this process is bolder and more contentious. His original proposal from 1992, which connects reproductive fitness to the values of physical constants, distinguishes it from other theories like string theory or brane cosmology. Overall, while Smolin's ideas are part of ongoing discussions in cosmology, their mainstream acceptance is still uncertain.