What then, when if we know all there is to know?

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The discussion centers on the implications of fully understanding the universe's physics, including its origin and operational mechanics. Key points include the speculation on the universe's fate if all knowledge were attained, and the philosophical inquiry into the purpose of cosmology's ultimate goals. However, it is noted that there is no definitive reason to believe in an "all there is to know," and the universe's state is not influenced by human knowledge. The thread was ultimately closed due to its speculative nature, as it falls outside the scope of Physics Forums, emphasizing the need for experimental resolution in such discussions.
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Assuming that the survival of our species will last "long enough",

What will happen to our universe if we know all the physics there is to know? That is, for example, we know all from the details of our universe's origin, to all the details on how it works? What do you think the fate of our universe would be like then? Why is it our goal to figure it all out? What is the purpose of the "final goal" of cosmology?

This is a broad question, but I'm curious to see what kind of replies this post will get. Please offer your valuable perspective to this humble student.
 
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What will happen to our universe if we know all the physics there is to know? That is, for example, we know all from the details of our universe's origin, to all the details on how it works? What do you think the fate of our universe would be like then?
There's no particular reason to think that there is an "all there is to know", and even less reason to think that the universe is affected by the state of our knowledge about it. Without the possibility, even in principle, of resolving these questions through experiment this discussion is out of scope for Physics Forums.

Because it is out of scope this thread is closed. As with all such thread closures, we can reopoen the thread for additiona contributions if someone feels that they have something nrew/relevant/ontopic to add.
 

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