Wake up, Neo! The craziest scientific theories trying to explain the structure of the universe

Although we would like to think that science has solved most of the mysteries of the universe, we actually have only a tiny fraction of the knowledge. And every now and then, a new theory emerges that completely transforms our understanding of everything we thought we knew and puts us on a new path that may hold the key to all the questions still unanswered.

None of the hypotheses presented below have been conclusively confirmed, but not completely refuted.

Ekpyrotic Universe Theory Instead of the Big Bang Theory

This theory is an alternative to the widely accepted Big Bang theory, which proposes that the universe formed from a singularity. Ekpyrotic Universe theory says that our Universe was formed as a result of the collision of two other universes.

It is believed that this collision had the effect of “resetting” our universe, which then began to expand as in the Big Bang theory.

But instead of expanding indefinitely, the theory suggests that the universe will one day begin to contract, inevitably leading to what some astrophysicists call the Big Crunch. All the momentum and energy contained in the Great Crunch then creates another massive collision, causing the Universe to reset again, so the cycle can repeat indefinitely.

White holes or black ones?

Everyone knows about black holes and how their huge gravitational field absorbs everything around them, including light. What about white holes?

Theoretically, they are the opposite of black holes, expelling matter rather than absorbing it. However, scientists have never observed any white holes, so it’s unclear how they might function: as the opposite end of a black hole, a wormhole gate, or something else.

If the white hole was truly expelling the matter consumed by the black hole, that matter would have to somehow bypass the singularity. At the moment we don’t really know what will happen to matter falling into a black hole. The fact is that all black holes we observe have an event horizon, which prevents us from making direct observations. So if we hope to prove the existence of white holes in the future, we may have to rethink our understanding of the laws of physics.

Fermi Paradox and the Great Silence

First proposed by physicists Enrico Fermi and Michael H. Hart, the Fermi Paradox states that if the Drake equation is correct and there are indeed millions of intelligent life forms in the Milky Way, then it is reasonable to assume that we should notice some intelligent life forms. signal from at least one to date. This argument is called the Great Silence.

Over the years, many interesting theories have been put forward to explain this Great Silence; Perhaps the most interesting and fantastic of these suggests that we all live in a computer simulation similar to the Matrix.

Simulation theory – did aliens work?

This theory suggests that we may all be living in a computer simulation created by an alien race in a distant galaxy. This may sound like an idea made up by a sci-fi fan. However, there is a pool of theoretical physicists who not only believe that Simulation Theory is possible, but are also working on experiments to prove it. In particular, a group of German physicists are trying to create their own simulations of our Universe.

Black holes could produce new universes

Because of their mysterious nature and ability to absorb dark light, it’s no surprise that black holes are often considered the dark horses of the universe.

However, this theory suggests that a black hole may actually be the mother of our universe.

The idea is that when matter falls into a black hole, its intense gravity squeezes it into a single point and ejects it out so densely that it creates an entirely new universe of the same matter.

Therefore, it can be said that a Universe with a large number of black holes is actually a kindergarten for new universes.

Some scientists believe that we cannot see beyond the event horizon of black holes because we are the product of a black hole from another universe. Strangely, this concept overlaps with theories that suggest the existence of a multiverse.

Multiverse – Many Worlds Theory

Speaking of the multiverse, the many-worlds theory has a slightly different explanation for the existence of countless other universes. Using quantum mechanics, he confirms the objective reality of space, but argues that matter cannot be compressed into a singularity. In other words, the multiple worlds theory suggests that a new universe is born every time we make a decision, instead of new universes emerging spontaneously from black holes.

So, every time you have to make a choice, whether it be coffee or tea, debit card or credit, you actually create a new Universe where you make the opposite choice.

Every decision you make has an impact until the minute you make your next decision, and then another Universe emerges. If this is really happening, that means there are an infinite number of Universes for every decision every human being has ever made.

The Heat Death of the Universe

This theory follows the second law of thermodynamics and suggests that if the universe is infinite, then it must be infinitely old.

Heat death in an infinitely old universe suggests that eventually the entire universe would reach a uniform temperature and remain constant thereafter. And most likely he died.

However, this idea will only make sense if the expansion rate of the Universe remains constant at all times. An aspect that contrasts with other phenomena such as cosmic inflation.

Singularity

Ray Kurzweil is a well-known futurist who believes with full confidence that in the coming years humanity will experience what he calls a technological singularity, during which we will learn to overcome the rules set by nature itself, including death.

Kurzweil believes that truly intelligent civilizations (including humanity) are destined to evolve into superintelligent, possibly biomechanical beings whose computing abilities increase exponentially.

The idea is that once the so-called “singularity” is reached, our technology will be so advanced that we will be making revolutionary discoveries almost every day. We will be able to harness the energy of our own Sun to achieve spectacular interstellar travel that has previously only existed in science fiction. In this world, things like cyborgs, Dyson spheres, and teleportation devices are not only possible, but inevitable.