Parallel Universes

[srebbe64]

A friend has told me that there are an infinite number of srebbe64's - but all very slightly different. I'm really not happy about this, it makes me feel insecure, can someone shed some light on the subject please?

If I get an infinite number of replies I'll start to believe his hypothesis.

[vixpy1]

and they all seem to be starting threads..

[srebbe64]

vixpy1 said:

and they all seem to be starting threads..

Well I know there are an infinite number of PH's, so that's fine!

[8Pack]

My God!!!!.........You mean there is more than ONE MBH?.......

[ErnestM]

srebbe64 said:

A friend has told me that there are an infinite number of srebbe64's - but all very slightly different. I'm really not happy about this, it makes me feel insecure, can someone shed some light on the subject please? If I get an infinite number of replies I'll start to believe his hypothesis.

A little light reading for you, mate:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parallel_universe

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/String_theory

...and, as if you where not confused enough:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D-branes

In a nutshell:

Any eventuality along a timeline that can happen has happened. Thos alternative actions are contemplated in alternative timelines. There may, indeed, be a timeline with no Srebbe64 because your parents elected to remain "just friends" as an example. There may also be a timeline where you have been elected as PM. Infinite hypothetical reactions to every nanosecond of linear time.

Plays havoc with time travel I can tell you (even with the flux capacitor and Mr Fusion).


ErnestM

[8Pack]

The comic strip from the "Gruidan" depicting life in a rock pool (pooliverse) just about sums it up!....


All the crabs shouting: "The eyeballs!...The eyeballs in the sky are back!!!".....

As the kids and the dog all peer into the pool.

>> Edited by 8Pack on Tuesday 27th September 01:58

[john75]

Always been into this sort of thing.

Friend is going to make me watch the butterfly effect soon.

[Einion Yrth]

8Pack said:

The comic strip from the "Gruidan" depicting life in a rock pool (pooliverse) just about sums it up!.... All the crabs shouting: "The eyeballs!...The eyeballs in the sky are back!!!"..... As the kids and the dog all peer into the pool. >> Edited by 8Pack on Tuesday 27th September 01:58

The Perishers - Daily Mirror

[alexkp]

This is the "Multiverse" theory. In a nutshell, for eaxh and every possible outcome there is a universe in which it happens.

However, we would never be able to know this for definite, and the theory is not that widely accepted IIRC.

[4WD]

These mad theories usually pop up as an easy fix explanation for holes in mathematical theory for physics, to help balance equations. Later on a better mathematical description is usually found, so the older theory can be disregarded. Try reading some Stephen Hawkins if your interested.