Multiverse - Critiques, Theories, Evidence: Multiverse theories have been widely criticized as speculation or philosophy rather than science, which is indeed a legitimate concern regarding the more-disconnected types of multiverses. Less legitimate are c
Conversely, if we ultimately determine that all currently unknown habitability conditions turn out to be in line with multiverse expectations, we will accrue a long list of supporting evidence for the theory. It remains to check the compatibility of each habitability condition with the multiverse ...
The many-worlds theory is the most "courageous" take on the quandary of quantum mechanics, physicist Sean Carroll wrote in his book, "Something Deeply Hidden: Quantum Worlds and the Emergence of Spacetime" (Dutton, 2019). He also argued that it is the most straightforward theory, although not...
Most of this stems from the fact that in all likelihood, we are confined to this universe, with no prospect of observing another universe directly, precluding any possibility of directly verifying or falsifying this theory. However, this situation is far from hopeless, as indirect evidence can ...
theory 'landscape' — each one being repeated over and over again [in different instances of the type]. So, on the one hand, string theory gives you the analog of the different number of ways of re-arranging a DNA molecule. What cosmic inflation theory gives you, on the other hand, ...
This chapter the motivation and evidence for the various types of multiverses that have been proposed. A key problem is their lack of testability, because of the existence of cosmic horizons; nevertheless they are claimed to be a scientific hypothesis. I review the arguments in their favour, ...
The big knock on string theory, however, is that it lacks any observational evidence. Observational evidence for the multiverse itself isn’t that much more promising. But researchers have some prospects. For example, if a neighboring bubble universe happens to bump into our own, it would leave...
And weight of the evidence is defined thus: “the appellate court must, like the trier of fact below, weigh the relative probative force of conflicting testimony and the relative strength of conflicting inferences that may be drawn from the testimony. If it appears that the trier of fact has...
Arguments of cosmologists on topics such as space infinity, physics theories, and concepts about fundamental constants are explored. Topics include extrapolation and metaphysical issues, the need for observational testing, and the lack of solid evidence about the multiverse. INSETS: IN BRIEF;Does the...
Bernard Carr's latest paper claims that while the multiverse theory prevented the fine-tunings from providing unequivocal evidence for God, it does not preclude Him. The fact that one of the leading supporters of the anthropic principle negates the commonly accepted atheistic implication of ...