Many Worlds & the Multiverse with Andy Friedman, David Brin and Dr Brian Keating (science video).
How many Multiverses are there?
It’s a thorny issue, but luckily in this science video we have Andy Friedman, scifi author David Brin, and Dr Brian Keating on hand to bring us the latest scientific perspectives on this topic.
The concept of the multiverse, also known as the “many-worlds” interpretation, is a theory in physics and philosophy that suggests that there may be multiple parallel universes besides our own. These universes may be like our own in some ways, but could also be vastly different, with different physical laws and even different versions of ourselves.
There are several theories on how many multiverses may exist. Some scientists and philosophers believe that there may be an infinite number of parallel universes, each with its own unique set of physical laws and properties. Others argue that there may only be a finite number of multiverses, or that the concept of the multiverse is not scientifically valid at all.
One of the most well-known theories of the multiverse is the “inflationary multiverse” theory, which suggests that our universe may be just one part of a larger, ever-expanding “multiverse bubble.” According to this theory, there may be an infinite number of other multiverse bubbles, each with its own set of physical laws and properties.
Another theory is the “many-worlds interpretation” of quantum mechanics, which suggests that every time a quantum event occurs, it splits off into multiple parallel universes, each with its own outcome. This theory suggests that there may be an infinite number of parallel universes, each with its own version of events.
The concept of the multiverse is an intriguing and highly debated topic in science and philosophy. While there is currently no conclusive evidence to support the existence of multiple parallel universes, the idea remains an interesting topic of speculation and scientific investigation.
