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Faust76 · 46-50, M
Define infinite, and err, space. The Big Bang model basically holds that universe is expanding into void of nothingness at light-speed or faster (it gets confusing), since speed of light is the highest speed information can travel, it would never be possible to reach or "see" the edge of universe.
However, depending on several universal constants, the expansion could end, or even reverse and start contracting, or several other odd things could happen. It's possible time would start running in reverse if that happened, in which case I guess we'd never find out what's on the other side either!
Multiverse theories suggest that somewhere within the interstial void (And I use "somewhere" lightly, as neither time nor space exists outside of our universal "bubble") there are other universes, except with entirely different laws of physics, so that neither us nor anything in them could exist in each other. Consequently they're pretty inconsequential to us, but I suppose in strictest sense, the answer is "Bubbles!".
However, depending on several universal constants, the expansion could end, or even reverse and start contracting, or several other odd things could happen. It's possible time would start running in reverse if that happened, in which case I guess we'd never find out what's on the other side either!
Multiverse theories suggest that somewhere within the interstial void (And I use "somewhere" lightly, as neither time nor space exists outside of our universal "bubble") there are other universes, except with entirely different laws of physics, so that neither us nor anything in them could exist in each other. Consequently they're pretty inconsequential to us, but I suppose in strictest sense, the answer is "Bubbles!".
pentacorn · F
“space“ is infinite, however the universe is not infinite, and it is constantly either in a state of expansion or contraction, and beyond it are infinite parallel universes, essentially behaving in the same manner.
this is what makes the most logical sense to me, with all the knowledge i have been presented.
this is what makes the most logical sense to me, with all the knowledge i have been presented.
UndeadPrivateer · 31-35, M
The most recent measurements of the curvature of the universe suggest it is flat, in other words infinite. However the debate is far from settled, there's still a .4% margin of error on those measurements. A universe with positive curvature would be a closed shape and a universe with a negative curvature would be open. In either case, though, I think the answer to that is "something(or maybe even just [i]nothing[/i]) beyond current human understanding." It wouldn't be possible to leave anyhow, as there is no spacetime to move into outside the universe. As well, none of these cases, whether finite or infinite, rules out a multiverse.
Sharky86 · 36-40, M
@YukikoAmagi I don't have one or at least I'm not sure of it. I support what science says about this. And scientists are not so sure too about this, universe is crazily enormous, but is still in expansion or something and it could be just one of many.
Concept of outer space is weird and not so easy to explain imho.
I'm reading (very slowly) a book about this, Bill Brison: A brief history of almost everything.
Concept of outer space is weird and not so easy to explain imho.
I'm reading (very slowly) a book about this, Bill Brison: A brief history of almost everything.
Xuan12 · 31-35, M
Some possibilities.
1: Space is infinite. You could theoretically fly in one direction forever and never reenter space you've already been in.
2: Space is expanding infinitely, but if you traveled fast enough you might out pace it and end up unintentionally traveling on a curve that brings you back around to existing space.
2a: Space would expand around you as you travelled, causing you to effectively warp the shape of space by stretching it quicker than its natural expansion.
3: Space is not infinite, and not expanding infinitely. It will either cease expanding and remain static, or begin to retract, and traveling to the edge of it again results in being curved back into existing space.
3a: It is possible to leave existing space and enter a different realm of space, become trapped in a small bubble of space surrounding your self, or destroys the matter you are composed of.
More, and more, and more...the possibilities are unknown really.
1: Space is infinite. You could theoretically fly in one direction forever and never reenter space you've already been in.
2: Space is expanding infinitely, but if you traveled fast enough you might out pace it and end up unintentionally traveling on a curve that brings you back around to existing space.
2a: Space would expand around you as you travelled, causing you to effectively warp the shape of space by stretching it quicker than its natural expansion.
3: Space is not infinite, and not expanding infinitely. It will either cease expanding and remain static, or begin to retract, and traveling to the edge of it again results in being curved back into existing space.
3a: It is possible to leave existing space and enter a different realm of space, become trapped in a small bubble of space surrounding your self, or destroys the matter you are composed of.
More, and more, and more...the possibilities are unknown really.
nahright09 · 41-45, M
@AnneHoney 😭🤣
forestamazing · 36-40, F
Eddiesolds · 61-69, M
indyjoe · 56-60, M
@SW-User I agree...It would be fascinating to know what is really out there (and beyond). But we will never know because we don't know how far it expands (Probes like Voyager II are still going and still transmitting, and we have no clue as to where it is or how far after all these years). Black holes aren't actually holes at all...they are stars with gravity so dense that not even light can escape...go into one of those you'd most likely crash into a solid mass.
twistermind · 51-55, F
CharlieZ · 70-79, M
Since Einstein we know that space is not an otherwise empty container of the material Universe.
It is one with mater,energy and time.
So there is no way to apply to it the clasical concepts of finite or infinite.
It makes as sense as the question on how much wings haves a cow.
It is one with mater,energy and time.
So there is no way to apply to it the clasical concepts of finite or infinite.
It makes as sense as the question on how much wings haves a cow.
DragonFruit · 61-69, M
PervertedPrincessOfDeath · 26-30, T
EugenieLaBorgia · F
SW-User
It's not really possible to know, because we can't see beyond 13 billion light years.
ABCDEF7 · M
Infinite