Has anyone considered an anti space ?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of "anti-space" and its potential existence in relation to the laws of physics and the universe. While there is much debate on the possibility of its physical manifestation, it is still being considered by some as a potential explanation for the mysteries of the universe. Some suggest that anti-space may be related to black holes or wormholes, while others propose the idea of a combination of positive and negative space that is neutral. The conversation also touches on the paradoxical concept of existence from nothing and the role of momentum in relation to space.
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has anyone considered an "anti space"?

i think there is an equal and opposit to most things in physics, has anyone considered an "anti space"?
 
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Its a basic property of math that most equations work exactly the same with positive and negative numbers. There is much debate however on the reversibility of physics equations in real life. Things like negative energy and anti-gravity don't seem to have a physical manifestation yet (that we have found).

In any case though, there are lots of negatives that do have physical manifestations. Anti-matter, for example.

Anti-space is a toughie because by definition anything outside our universe is by definition unobservable. But people are still thinking about them. Maybe "anti-space" is what is inside a black hole or wormhole?
 
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Like a total Universal opposite symmetry !
Anti-Big Bang in a mirror, cool !
 
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its a mind game, if you think about the possibility of there ever was nothing, we could not be here, unless you have two opposits that cancel each other, but can be separated to make a +,-. what other way is there for our universe or us to exist
 
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Originally posted by wolram
its a mind game, if you think about the
possibility of there ever was nothing, we
could not be here, unless you have two
opposits that cancel each other, but can
be separated to make a +,-. what other
way is there for our universe or us to exist

No offense, but that was REALLY funny !
I mean, you claim existence out of nothing -
which is a totally mystereous and paradoxical
concept that doesn't seem to have any possible
reasonable explanation. And yet, you limmit that
paradoxical existence with laws of reason.

Yeah, yeah... I know - if such things make me
laugh I should probably get out more...

Peace and long life.
 
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it wasnt suposed to be scientific drag, but for the bb to happen there must have always been somthing, my sugestion, that maybe we live in a bubble in "null space", that is say a combination of + space and -space that is neutral.its only when an anomaly occures that separates the two that the space we know exsists, absolute nothing is an imposibility, the above is just one way to seemingly have nothing, but obviously there would have to be energy:smile:
 
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An opposite to space?

In a sense Momentum is an opposite to Space, or rather to position. In Quantum Mechanics it is the Fourier Transform quantity related to positiion.
 

1. Has anyone considered the possibility of an anti-space?

Yes, the concept of anti-space has been explored in theoretical physics and cosmology. It refers to a hypothetical region of space that has properties opposite to those of our observable universe, such as negative curvature and matter with negative mass. However, there is currently no evidence to support the existence of anti-space.

2. What would be the implications of anti-space for our understanding of the universe?

If anti-space were to exist, it would challenge our current understanding of the laws of physics and the structure of the universe. It would also raise questions about the nature of matter and the origins of the universe.

3. How would anti-space affect the behavior of matter and energy?

If anti-space existed, it would have a repulsive effect on matter and energy in our observable universe. This would result in objects in anti-space moving away from each other, in contrast to the attractive force of gravity in our universe.

4. Is there any evidence to support the existence of anti-space?

Currently, there is no direct evidence to support the existence of anti-space. However, some theories in physics, such as string theory and quantum mechanics, suggest the possibility of parallel universes or alternate dimensions, which could potentially include anti-space.

5. Could we ever observe or travel to anti-space?

At this time, it is not possible to observe or travel to anti-space. The laws of physics as we know them do not allow for this type of travel. However, advancements in technology and theoretical physics may one day make it possible to study or even visit anti-space.

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