The Illusion of Infinite Universes: A Quantum Perspective

Rehman Ghaffar
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5 min readApr 10, 2024
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There’s this idea going around that suggests atoms might contain an infinite number of universes, each with its own set of rules for life and everything.

After reviewing the data, I can say with confidence that this theory collapses under the weight of the complexities of the quantum world. Here is a simplified explanation:

  1. The Effects of Gravity on Quantum Universes: One of my primary arguments against the existence of quantum-level worlds or universes inside individual atoms is the influence of gravity. If these mini-universes really existed, even the slightest change in their gravitational pull even a tiny rotation or movement — would cause them to collapse and destroy the structure inside instantly.
  2. Observations from the Macro to the Micro Scale: From planets to the quantum level, matter behaves differently at different scales. Gravity is very important at the macroscale, where objects like planets and galaxies are located. However, as we enlarge the image, the influence of matter gravity diminishes and quantum mechanics takes over.
  3. The Multiverse Hypothesis’s Limitations: Even at the quantum level, the multiverse hypothesis — which proposes an infinite number of universes of varied sizes — remains just that: a theory. Despite the theory’s impressive record of accomplishment, there is insufficient empirical evidence to extend quantum mechanics to include infinite universes within atoms.
  4. Quantum Systems’ Stability: Quantum systems are able to exhibit stability despite the fact that their behavior is inherently unpredictable and probability-based. There is no way that atoms can hold universes that are always on the verge of collapsing due to changes in gravity, as quantum systems are stable. Therefore, quantum universes cannot exist since their collapse would lead to the disintegration of matter itself as well as their atomic structure.
  5. Absence of Direct Observational Evidence: At this time, there is no hard evidence from direct observation that atoms hold quantum worlds. Since the concept of many universes is fundamentally theoretical, it requires more investigation and empirical validation to have any value.
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It’s impossible for these universes to exist at a quantum level, according to the reasons given above.

To sum up, although the idea of infinite universes inside atoms seems appealing in principle, the current data suggests that it is not based on the observed quantum behavior of matter.

In conclusion, the concept of endless worlds contained inside atoms is attractive in theory, but it is not well-grounded in the observed quantum behavior of matter, according to the present existing evidence.

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The new evidence of massive galaxies forming somewhat earlier than expected, near the estimated location of the big bang, calls into question our current understanding of the universe as a whole. Galaxies started to develop around one to two billion years after the explosion, according to the broad Big Bang theory. However, these newly discovered galaxies raise doubts about that timeframe, suggesting they already existed no later than 300–400 million years after the big bang.

Given that this finding implies the existence of celestial bodies prior to the big bang, a comprehensive new explanation of the universe’s mechanics is necessary. Additionally, it demonstrates how little our familiar observable universe is in comparison to the immense size of the universe that we cannot yet observe due to our current technological limitations. The potential for technological progress in the future to allow us to see further away galaxies and heavenly bodies is exciting, and with new data, we will be able to create more accurate hypotheses.

Space exploration in the last few decades has just touched the surface of a much larger realm. Since the newly discovered galaxies are far bigger than our previously observed galaxies, it is possible that they are not all involved in the same cosmological event.

We are already aware that supernova explosions release a plethora of stuff into space and that black holes evaporate while producing Hawking radiation. The seemingly empty spaces between the stars are really home to a multitude of components, including hydrogen, helium, quantum particles, & debris. As a system of motion, matter in the universe causes space to bend, as stated in Einstein’s theory of relativity.

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These results support my idea that the universe is inherently harmonic. When things undergo radical changes, energy may take on different shapes, sizes, structures, temperatures, and masses. Black holes and star deaths are an important part of this galaxy’s structure-forming mechanism because the transformation of elements from one form to another over infinitely long periods of time can cause events like the big bang to occur.

New evidence suggests that the universe is expanding and accelerating faster than ever before, and this, according to my observation, could be due to continuing processes like explosions, star deaths, and collapses in the unseen areas of past universes.

Hence, we can attribute the acceleration we are seeing as a result of these previous universes (with larger- dimensions) collapses and the enlargement of space-time, which has a greater effect on the acceleration of our present observable current universe.

Essentially, the universe might have a perpetual cycle of change since every cosmic event contributes to its expansion and evolution. The connection between the many forms of matter, energy, and space reveals that the universe is dynamic and ever-changing as a result of the multitude of chain reactions of cosmic events.

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Rehman Ghaffar
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