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Loren Booda
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Can an infinite universe with infinitesimal detail be nonrepeating?
The universe is observationally finite - about 13.7 billion light years
Loren: if this is truly your question, it's in the wrong place; IMHO it's a philosophy question. Why? Think science; how - in your wildest dreams - could you imagine this may be amenable to observational or experimental testing?Loren Booda said:Can an infinite universe with infinitesimal detail be nonrepeating?
Wow! And would you like chocolate sprinkles on top?What does the large but finite number of distinct particles relate as to the possible infinitude of the universe?
In terms of Loren's question, this is no different from Chronos' answer; a large (finite) number is trivial wrt 'an infinitude'.I usually like to use the comoving radial distance. In this kind of distance, the radius of the observable universe is about 47 billion light years.
Nereid said:nightcleaner: interesting speculation. Without wishing to be too rude, what does this have to do with the science of cosmology?
According to current scientific theories, it is possible that an infinite universe may repeat its parts. However, this concept is still a subject of debate and further research is needed to fully understand the nature of the universe.
The concept of infinity plays a crucial role in the theory of an infinite universe repeating its parts. Infinity implies endlessness, and if the universe is truly infinite, then it would also have endless repetitions of its parts.
At this point, there is no concrete evidence or observable patterns that suggest the repetition of the universe. However, some theories propose that the laws of physics and the distribution of matter in the universe could potentially lead to repeating patterns.
It is unlikely that we will ever be able to definitively prove or disprove the concept of an infinite universe repeating its parts. The vastness and complexity of the universe make it challenging to gather enough evidence to support or refute this theory.
Time is a significant factor in the theory of an infinite universe repeating its parts. If the universe is truly infinite and has existed for an infinite amount of time, then it would have already repeated its parts an infinite number of times. However, our understanding of time is still limited, and it is unclear if time is truly infinite or if it has a beginning and an end.