Edward Witten and the Mathematical Multiverse?

In summary, physicist Max Tegmark proposed the idea that every mathematically possible universe exists, receiving positive feedback from Edward Witten and David Vogan when he published this idea. It is unclear if Witten has referenced Tegmark's work in any of his papers or talks, or if he has developed a model or theory that is compatible with the idea that every mathematically possible universe may physically exist. This could potentially be determined by checking Tegmark's paper on scholar.google and seeing if Witten has cited it. However, it also depends on the concept of whether the universe is exogenous or endogenous, as if it is the latter, not every imaginable mathiverse could exist unless the mind and universe are one.
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Has Edward Witten made any theory or model that proposes (or is compatible with the proposal) that all mathematically possible universes exist (as Max Tegmark did)?
Physicist Max Tegmark proposed that every mathematically possible universe exists [1]. According to Tegmark himself, when he published such ideas, he received mostly positive feedback from Edward Witten and David Vogan [2].

Due to this, I was wondering whether Witten has made reference to Tegmark's work in any of his papers or talks?. Or, to put it in another way, I was wondering if Witten has made any model or theory in any of his works that would be compatible with this hypothesis that every mathematically possible universe may physically exist?[1]: https://arxiv.org/abs/0704.0646
[2]: https://www.vice.com/en/article/ezv...ity-an-interview-with-cosmologist-max-tegmark
 
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You can check on scholar.google Tegmark's paper and see who has cited it. If Witten has done something on the topic, most likely he would have cited Tegmark.
 
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That depends upon whether the Kosmos is exogenous or endogenous...if the latter, no--every imaginable mathiverse could not exist.
 
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...unless mind & Kosmos are one
 

FAQ: Edward Witten and the Mathematical Multiverse?

Who is Edward Witten?

Edward Witten is an American theoretical physicist and mathematician who is known for his groundbreaking contributions to the fields of quantum field theory, string theory, and mathematical physics.

What is the Mathematical Multiverse?

The Mathematical Multiverse is a concept proposed by Edward Witten which suggests that there are multiple universes that exist within the realm of mathematics. These universes may have different physical laws and dimensions, and may even be able to interact with each other.

How did Edward Witten come up with the idea of the Mathematical Multiverse?

Edward Witten's idea of the Mathematical Multiverse was inspired by the concept of the "landscape" in string theory, which suggests that there are a vast number of possible universes with different physical laws. Witten proposed that these universes can be described mathematically, leading to the idea of the Mathematical Multiverse.

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The concept of the Mathematical Multiverse has profound implications for our understanding of the universe and the laws of physics. It suggests that there may be an infinite number of universes with different physical laws, which could help explain some of the mysteries of our own universe, such as the values of fundamental constants.

Is there any evidence for the existence of the Mathematical Multiverse?

At this time, there is no direct evidence for the existence of the Mathematical Multiverse. However, some theories in physics, such as string theory, suggest the possibility of multiple universes. Witten's work on the Mathematical Multiverse is still in its early stages, and further research and evidence may be needed to fully understand this concept.

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