Without the normal force, objects would fall through surfaces, leading to a scenario where everything collapses toward the Earth's center. This would result in gravity wells potentially becoming black holes, as the ground itself would also succumb to this collapse. The normal force, which arises from electrostatic repulsion between electrons, is crucial for maintaining balance against gravitational pull. If the normal force were absent, the consequences would be catastrophic for the structure of matter and life as we know it. The discussion highlights the interdependence of forces and the critical role the normal force plays in the universe.