Are there infinite parallel universes with finely tuned properties?

In summary, the conversation discusses the idea of multiple parallel universes and the possibility of infinite or finite number of them. It also mentions the finely tuned constants in our universe that allow for the existence of life and the concept of universes with similar and diverging timelines. The conversation also includes a discussion on the minimum conditions for something to exist and the possibility of observing other universes through wormholes or Riemann cuts.
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Russell E. Rierson
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The universal constants are precisely balanced, such, that life could not exist otherwise.

Now take those finely tuned constants out hundreds, thousands, millions, billions ...trillions of decimal places. Slight, almost infinitesimal differences between the constants of each universe, which are actually resonances of a quantum "multiverse", mean that each resonance is unique.

http://www.cs.unc.edu/~barman/HT96/P43/pictura.htm

Riemann's cuts are analogous to spatio-temporal holes connecting to an almost exactly identical parallel reality[phase resonance-frequency].

The question becomes: Do an infinite number of parallel realities exist? or is the number of universes just an astronomically huge quantity? [though still finite]
 
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are you and Antonio Lao competing to see who can come up with the highest quantity of outlandish stuff?

i swear it's something new and crazy sounding with you guys EVERY HOUR :smile:
 
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ram1024 said:
are you and Antonio Lao competing to see who can come up with the highest quantity of outlandish stuff?

i swear it's something new and crazy sounding with you guys EVERY HOUR :smile:

Begin with the axiom:

The universe is weirder than can be imagined.



Here is a graph of the normal probability curve:


http://www.tushar-mehta.com/excel/charts/normal_distribution/


The universes with the best probability for life to occur are at, or near, the top of the curve.
 
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Dear Russell E. Rierson,

Maybe we can start by asking: "What is a universe?"

Can you answer to this question?
 
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Lama said:
Dear Russell E. Rierson,

Maybe we can start by asking: "What is a universe?"

Can you answer to this question?


http://www.tushar-mehta.com/excel/charts/normal_distribution/



From the graph of the normal curve, we can see that there are at least two universes exactly alike.

Also, there are many[millions? billions? ] of universes that are "almost" exactly alike.

The universes[timelines] begin to diverge more, as the curve diverges.

The worm-holes or Riemann cuts, connecting the different realities are where realities "overlap" for brief instants.
 
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Let us ask it in a different way:

What are the miminal conditions of something to exist?
 
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Show me just one of these other universes
 

Related to Are there infinite parallel universes with finely tuned properties?

1. What is the Multiverse?

The Multiverse is a theoretical concept that suggests the existence of multiple, parallel universes that may have different physical laws, properties, and timelines. It is a popular topic in science fiction, but is also a subject of study in theoretical physics and cosmology.

2. How do we know the Multiverse exists?

Currently, there is no concrete evidence for the existence of the Multiverse. However, some theories in physics, such as string theory and inflationary cosmology, suggest the possibility of a Multiverse. Scientists also use mathematical models and simulations to explore the concept.

3. What properties would the Multiverse have?

The properties of the Multiverse are purely speculative and may vary depending on the theory being studied. Some suggest that each universe within the Multiverse may have different physical constants, laws of physics, and even dimensions. Others propose that the Multiverse may have a set of universal laws that govern all of its parallel universes.

4. Can we ever prove the existence of the Multiverse?

As of now, it is impossible to prove the existence of the Multiverse. The concept is highly theoretical and may be beyond our current technological capabilities to observe or detect. However, ongoing research and advancements in technology may one day provide evidence for its existence.

5. How does the Multiverse affect our understanding of the universe?

The concept of the Multiverse challenges our current understanding of the universe and the laws of physics. If proven to be true, it would have significant implications for our understanding of the origins and evolution of the universe. It may also open up new possibilities for space exploration and the potential for other forms of life in parallel universes.

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