Universe contained in another universe

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The discussion centers on the concept of whether our universe can contain another universe or vice versa. Participants express uncertainty about the definition of "universe," with one contributor suggesting that the universe encompasses all detectable matter and interactions. The idea of overlapping universes is also introduced, indicating a potential complexity in understanding the structure of the cosmos. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the limitations of human perception in defining the universe.

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  • Basic grasp of scientific methodology and limitations of detection
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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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