Where Does Our Universe Exist in Relation to Branes?

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The discussion centers on the speculative theories regarding the origin of the Big Bang, specifically the interaction between two branes within The Bulk. It posits that our universe may be contained within one brane, while another universe could exist in the other brane, or that our universe exists between the two branes. The conversation highlights the lack of empirical evidence supporting multiverse theories, emphasizing that current understanding is limited to the existence of a single universe. The mathematical models related to these theories remain largely unexplored by participants.

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One of the theories of for the origin of the Big Bang is that within The Bulk two branes touched, setting off the Big Bang. Where does that leave our universe or multiverse of which we are one of the 10^500?

Are we contained in one of the branes while another wholly separate universe or multiverse is perhaps within the other brane?

Or is our universe/multiverse now existing between the two branes and not a part of either? Or is there a connection to one or both branes?
 
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Unfortunately, multiverse theories are horribly speculative and completely lacking in any kind of evidence at this time, so the only thing anyone can say is that we simply don't know. The only evidence we have at this time is of just one universe. However, if you are asking about the mathematical model you are talking about, that may answer your questions, but unfortunately I've never looked into any multiverse theories very hard, so the one you are talking about is not familiar to me.
 

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