Is Everything "Else" a Black Hole?

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In summary: So the exterior region isn't a black hole, apparent or otherwise, for us.In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of a black hole and whether the "elsewhere" region can be viewed as a black hole from our point of view. It is determined that the exterior region is not a black hole for us, as signals from that region can still reach us.
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Is everything "else" black hole?

A black hole is something form which it is impossible to escape; even for light, and so no information can reach us form it Except for measuring its gravitational effects it produces, we can't tell that its out there or not.
So it means that if form some 'region' light and so no info can ever reach us, we might at first interpret it as Black hole (we can still consider its a very faint star that light is struggling to reach us, but let's just consider the simple case here), though we'll confirm only after measuring its effects and all.
If now we take out light cone (of which we are a part) and look at the "elsewhere" region, will it be an apparent black hole for us, if only at out first site?
 
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aaryan0077 said:
A black hole is something form which it is impossible to escape; even for light, and so no information can reach us form it Except for measuring its gravitational effects it produces, we can't tell that its out there or not.
So it means that if form some 'region' light and so no info can ever reach us, we might at first interpret it as Black hole (we can still consider its a very faint star that light is struggling to reach us, but let's just consider the simple case here), though we'll confirm only after measuring its effects and all.
If now we take out light cone (of which we are a part) and look at the "elsewhere" region, will it be an apparent black hole for us, if only at out first site?
I do not understand what you are describing. What does this mean:

If now we take out light cone (of which we are a part) and look at the "elsewhere" region...
 
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He's talking about an ordinary light cone around the event "right here, right now", and is asking if the exterior region can be viewed as a black hole from our point of view, at that event.

The answer is no. Signals from the exterior region (i.e. from events that are spacelike separated from us) can't reach the "right here, right now" event, but they can certainly end up inside our future light cone and even reach our world line.
 

FAQ: Is Everything "Else" a Black Hole?

What is a black hole?

A black hole is a region of space with a gravitational pull so strong that nothing, including light, can escape from it. This is due to the extreme curvature of space and time caused by a large amount of mass compacted into a small area.

How do black holes form?

Black holes are formed when a massive star dies and its core collapses under its own gravity. This collapse creates a singularity, a point of infinite density and zero volume, at the center of the black hole. The area around the singularity where the escape velocity exceeds the speed of light is known as the event horizon.

Is everything "else" a black hole?

No, not everything is a black hole. While black holes can form from the collapse of a dying star, they can also form from the collision of two or more stars, or from the collapse of a large gas cloud. However, not all objects in the universe have enough mass to create a black hole.

What is the theory behind "everything" being a black hole?

The theory that everything could be a black hole is known as the black hole universe theory. This theory suggests that the universe is made up entirely of black holes, with each black hole containing a universe within it. It is a controversial theory that is still being explored and studied by scientists.

How do scientists study black holes?

Scientists study black holes using various tools and techniques, such as telescopes, radio waves, and X-rays. They also use mathematical models and simulations to better understand the behavior of black holes. Recently, scientists have even been able to capture images of a black hole's event horizon using a network of telescopes called the Event Horizon Telescope.

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