What does MWI mean for our existing universe?

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Quantum theory suggests that all possible states exist, leading to speculation about the nature of our universe and the concept of multiverses. The discussion raises the idea that if infinity applies to scale, then infinite multiverses could exist even in small physical spaces, like a toenail. However, the validity of multiverse theories remains highly speculative and is not supported by current quantum theory. Participants emphasize the importance of understanding quantum mechanics through credible sources, such as Giancarlo Ghirardi’s book, rather than relying on non-serious interpretations. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the complexities of quantum theory and the limitations of our understanding of the universe.
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Quantum theory shows that every and all posibile states exist.

As we get better at measuring our visible and detectable universe, it becomes ever clearer that we are missing so much.

My question is: If infinity is infinite, then that must apply to scale, could you have infinite multiverses in your left toe nail? Could our visible existence just be part of somewhere else on a different scale that we cannot see?

And is it possible for this to true, just as it is at the very same time to not be.

Both must be true, and all possibilities. To infinity.

So how big bangs have you had in your little right toe?
 
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Quantum theory shows you can break down phisical objects ever further and find ever smaller objects.
You may have gotten that impression from reading non-serious sources, but in fact quantum theory says no such thing.

If you want to learn what quantum theory does say, you might give Giancarlo Ghirardi’s book ”Sneaking a look at God’s cards” a try. It’s no substitute for a serious college level course, but it’s a good layman-friendly introduction to the subject.
My question is: If infinity is infinite, then that must apply to scale, can you have mulitle and infinite multiverses in your left toe nail?
Anything involving multiverses is highly speculative and is no part of the modern understanding of quantum theory.
 
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These papers by Pegg et al. (doi: 10.1016/j.shpsb.2008.02.003 [section 4]; https://www.researchgate.net/publication/230928426_Retrodiction_in_quantum_optics [section 3.2]) seem to show that photon Bell correlations can be inferred using quantum theory in a manner that is compatible with locality by performing quantum retrodiction (i.e. inferring information about the past: e.g. https://doi.org/10.3390/sym13040586; more papers at end) where they evolve backward from Alice's measured outcome...

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