Is the Future of Our Universe Truly Beautiful?

  • Thread starter James William Hall
  • Start date
  • Tags
    Universe
In summary: Well, we never saw how it all ended because of an unexpected event.In summary, The conversation discusses the possibility of changing the future of the universe to make it closed and more beautiful, but it is determined that we have no ability to affect anything outside of our observable universe. The conversation also references a play that was cut short due to an unexpected event.
  • #1
James William Hall
Gold Member
24
21
Are we sure that in the next billion years we (whatever “we” are then) won’t change the dreary future of the universe to make it closed because we then, as now, will find it more beautiful? I ask because Frank Tipler’s, The Physics of Immortality, is premised on a closed universe. It would be a shame to waste all that physics and my struggles to understand it.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
  • #2
James William Hall said:
Are we sure that in the next billion years we (whatever “we” are then) won’t change the dreary future of the universe to make it closed
Yes. We have no ability to affect anything outside of our observable universe and the universe is either infinite or staggeringly large. If it's infinite then the amount we can affect is essentially zero and if it's just staggeringly large then the amount we can affect is still essentially zero.
 
  • Like
Likes James William Hall
  • #3
phinds said:
Yes. We have no ability to affect anything outside of our observable universe and the universe is either infinite or staggeringly large. If it's infinite then the amount we can affect is essentially zero and if it's just staggeringly large then the amount we can affect is still essentially zero.
Aside from that Mrs. Lincoln, how did you enjoy the play?
 
  • Haha
Likes berkeman
  • #4
Hornbein said:
Aside from that Mrs. Lincoln, how did you enjoy the play?
Well, we never saw how it all ended because of an unexpected event.
 

1. What do you mean by "the future of our universe"?

The future of our universe refers to the potential outcomes and developments of the universe as time progresses. This includes the expansion of the universe, the formation and evolution of galaxies and stars, and the potential for the universe to experience a Big Crunch or Big Rip.

2. Is the future of our universe truly beautiful?

The concept of beauty is subjective, so it is difficult to say whether the future of our universe will be "truly beautiful". However, there is much wonder and awe to be found in the potential outcomes of the universe, such as the formation of new galaxies and the expansion of space itself.

3. How do scientists study the future of our universe?

Scientists use various methods and theories, such as cosmology and astrophysics, to study the future of our universe. They also gather data from observations of distant galaxies and use computer simulations to model the evolution of the universe.

4. What are some potential outcomes for the future of our universe?

Some potential outcomes for the future of our universe include continued expansion, leading to a cold and dark "Big Freeze", or the collapse and reversal of the expansion, resulting in a "Big Crunch". There is also the possibility of a "Big Rip", where the expansion of the universe accelerates and eventually tears apart all matter.

5. Is it possible for the future of our universe to be changed or altered?

It is currently believed that the future of our universe is determined by the laws of physics and the initial conditions of the universe. However, there are theories that suggest the potential for multiple universes or the possibility of a cyclic universe, meaning the future may not be set in stone. Further research and discoveries may provide more insight into this question.

Similar threads

Replies
5
Views
666
Replies
1
Views
912
Replies
19
Views
1K
Replies
5
Views
943
Replies
23
Views
835
Replies
23
Views
1K
  • Other Physics Topics
Replies
8
Views
1K
  • Special and General Relativity
Replies
5
Views
1K
Replies
6
Views
1K
Replies
90
Views
5K
Back
Top