Would a Universe-Mass Black Hole Trigger a Big Bang?

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A black hole with the mass-energy equivalent to the entire universe raises questions about its potential to trigger a Big Bang. The discussion highlights that this hypothetical black hole would share characteristics with the singularity that preceded the Big Bang. Key points include the debate over whether the universe's net energy is close to zero, the notion that time began with the Big Bang, and the contention that no singularity existed during this event. The complexity of these concepts complicates definitive answers regarding the relationship between black holes and the origins of the universe.

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If a black hole had the mass-energy of the entire universe, all mass and all energy, same mass-energy as the singularity that preceded the big bang, (energy was left out due to space)

would that black hole explode in a big bang, as the big bang singularity did?

If you had a black hole with the same mass-energy as the singularity which gave rise to the big bang, how would you tell apart the black hole from the singularity?
 
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Hmmn. There's a few things in that question that maybe need some comment:

Some would say that the net energy of the Universe is very close to zero.

Some would say that nothing "preceded" the big bang, because that was when "time" started.

Some would say there was no singularity involved with the big bang.

Some would say the Universe is a black hole.

All this makes it difficult to give you any answers.
 

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