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The Supermassive Podcast

48: Do We Live In A Multiverse?

Dec 22, 2023
On this episode, the Supermassive Podcast explores the concept of the Multiverse with Andrew Pontzen, Katie Mack, and listener Wendy Entwistle. They discuss the definition, history, and theories of the Multiverse, including the possibility of black holes as gateways to other universes. The podcast also dives into the portrayal of the Multiverse in science fiction films and the popular show Rick and Morty. They even touch on the mind-bending idea of living in a simulation.
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Quick takeaways

  • Different universes within the multiverse could have different laws of physics, potentially influencing the formation and existence of stars, planets, and life.
  • Speculations about the multiverse emerge from mathematical and theoretical frameworks, rather than observational data, highlighting the need for caution in both dismissing and accepting these ideas.

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The Multiverse

The podcast episode explores the concept of the multiverse, which suggests the existence of multiple universes beyond our own. The multiverse can be understood through various theories, such as the many worlds model, eternal inflation, and simulated universes. Each theory presents different ideas about the nature and structure of the multiverse.

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