Space Question -- If I kept going down past the solar system....

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of traveling "down" in space beyond the solar system, exploring what might be encountered, such as the existence of another universe or a flat surface. The scope includes cosmological concepts and interpretations of spatial dimensions.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question the meaning of "down" in the context of space travel, suggesting that the term lacks clarity.
  • One participant argues that there would not be another universe encountered by traveling in a specific direction.
  • Another participant mentions the relativity of the universe, stating that there is no fixed point or clear direction in space.
  • Some participants reference the idea of a flat surface and relate it to philosophical concepts, such as "Turtles all the way down."
  • There is a mention of the possibility of another universe existing beyond a singularity, though this is noted as difficult to experimentally confirm.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally disagree on the interpretation of "down" and the implications of traveling in that direction, with no consensus reached on the nature of space or the existence of other universes.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights limitations in defining spatial terms and the assumptions underlying cosmological models, particularly regarding directionality and the structure of the universe.

Alexis Deitz
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Okay, so if I we're in space and I kept going down past the solar system, what would I find? would there be another universe? Or would there be a flat surface?
 
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Huh ?

Define "down" in this context. What kind of "flat surface" do you imagine.

I really can't make any sense out of this question, but It definitely would not be another universe, whatever it is you are talking about.
 
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If I entered space and continued traveling downward what would I discover?
 
Alexis Deitz said:
If I entered space and continued traveling downward what would I discover?
AGAIN, define "downward".

I think you need to study some basic cosmology.
 
Thinkin' 2-D in a 3-D realm ...
 
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I think we have to assume that this whole thread was started as a joke and just ignore it. If it was not, then, Alexis Deitz, come back and explain what you are asking and, in particular, answer the question you have been asked twice, "what do you mean by down?"
 
The universe is relative their is no fixed point so there is no clear direction also our 3 dimensional universe is expanding in all directions so simply by going in a certain direction will not cause you to go to a different universe although interestingly some scientists say their might be another universe in a singularity beyond the event horizon but good luck experimentally confirming or denying that theory.
 
electric jake said:
The universe is relative their is no fixed point so there is no clear direction also our 3 dimensional universe is expanding in all directions so simply by going in a certain direction will not cause you to go to a different universe although interestingly some scientists say their might be another universe in a singularity beyond the event horizon but good luck experimentally confirming or denying that theory.
Helluva sentence!
 
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