Universe contained in another universe

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of whether our universe can be contained within another universe, or if it can contain other universes. Participants explore definitions of the universe and the implications of observable versus unobservable regions.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question the definition of the universe and whether everything that can be detected constitutes the entirety of it.
  • Others propose that our visible universe might be just a subsection of a larger universe.
  • One participant suggests a definition of the universe as the entire space in which time exists for certain types of matter or particles, proposing the idea that universes might overlap each other.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the definition of the universe and whether it can contain or be contained by other universes. There is no consensus on these points.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include varying definitions of "universe," assumptions about detectability, and the implications of observable versus unobservable regions.

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Can our universe be contained in another universe , can our universe contain another universe , basically can universes contain or be contained in other universes,
 
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We will never know, because Everything that can ever be detected by us is considered to be in our universe!
What do you think is the definition of universe?
 
thecritic said:
We will never know, because Everything that can ever be detected by us is considered to be in our universe!
What do you think is the definition of universe?

But do you think that everything that can be detected i.e. observed,,, constitutes the entirety of our universe?? Or is our visable universe just a subsection of a larger one?
 
Austin0 said:
But do you think that everything that can be detected i.e. observed,,, constitutes the entirety of our universe?? Or is our visable universe just a subsection of a larger one?
I would go with the former. But I don't know what the mainstream scientists believe.
 
i would define universe as the entire space in which time exists for a certain group or type of matter/particle/anything that can interact with something else. I think universes might be overlapping each other
 

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