B What are the potential causes of the universe's eventual demise?

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The discussion explores potential scenarios for the universe's demise beyond the commonly known theories like heat death, big crunch, vacuum decay, and big rip. It emphasizes the concept of thermodynamic equilibrium, where the universe reaches a state with no available energy for work. Participants consider other theoretical outcomes and their implications for cosmic evolution. The conversation highlights the complexity of cosmic fate and the ongoing scientific inquiry into these phenomena. Ultimately, understanding these scenarios is crucial for grasping the long-term future of the universe.

Jan 20, 2022

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Are there any other ways for the entire universe to die other than freeze death, big crunch, vacuum decay and big rip?

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This article on Wikipedia discusses it pretty well with respect to the universe reaching a thermodynamic equilibrium where no further work is possible.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heat_death_of_the_universe?wprov=sfti1

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