5. The Multiverse, Parallel Universe, and Bubble-verse Theory
We’ve all heard the word “multiverse” in sci-fi movies, but what is it really? There’s a theory that states our universe is just one of many that exist inside one giant, primary universe. This is where the notion of many universes with different lifeforms comes from. The bubble-verse is where each universe is born and destroyed within a certain amount of time. Meaning, our Big Bang basically happened when the “bubble” formed and our entire universe will collapse on itself when the bubble pops.
The parallel universe, however, is arguably the most interesting of the lot. It states that there is an infinite number of universes running side by side on a flat plane, and each of them carries a version of you, me, and everyone we know, with either minor or major differences. In fact, every possibility to ever exist has taken place in at least one of those universes. Just imagine, you could be a billionaire in one of them. Or better still, you could make this the universe in which you become a billionaire.
The notion of time-travel also hinges on parallel universes. Albert Einstein, who claims that time is linear and cannot be reversed, points towards the possibility of “jumping” to a universe that’s exactly like ours, only slightly further or backwards in time. It isn’t really time-travel, but more like the illusion of time-travel, and it’s truly fascinating to think about.
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