The Multiverse
Multiversity is a concept that suggests the existence
of numerous parallel universes or realities, coexisting alongside our
own. According to this concept, the universe we inhabit is just one among
an infinite or vast number of universes, each with its own distinct set
of physical laws, properties, and conditions.
The
multiverse hypothesis arises from various scientific and philosophical
theories, such as cosmology, quantum mechanics, and string theory. While
these theories are still subject to ongoing research and debate, they
offer intriguing possibilities regarding the nature of reality.
One
prominent model of the multiverse is the inflationary multiverse. It
suggests that during the early moments of the Big Bang, the universe
underwent a rapid expansion known as cosmic inflation. This process
could have created bubble-like regions, each representing a separate
universe with its own laws of physics. These universes would be
disconnected from each other and could potentially have different
fundamental constants and physical properties.
Another concept
within the multiverse theory stems from string theory, which proposes
that elementary particles are not fundamental points but rather tiny
vibrating strings. String theory allows for an extensive landscape of
possible configurations, each corresponding to a different universe with
its own physical laws and dimensions. These universes could exist
within a higher-dimensional space called the "bulk" or "brane."
Additionally,
the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics suggests that every
quantum event spawns multiple universes, each branching off to
accommodate all possible outcomes.
Most beings, even superhuman beings, exist in a linear timeline in a single dimension, known as a universe. Advanced beings with knowledge of time travel can move into the past or the future of that timeline and certain events can fragment into multiple outcomes, leading to the rise of other universes. The collection of these are defined in this work as a multiverse. A multiverse itself is usually circumscribed by a series of laws or borders and a series of such multiverses is referred to as megaverse. The omniverse is a collection of all conceivable collections of multiverses and megaverses.
How worlds vary within in a multiverse can be subtle and multifarious. A useful nomenclature for tracking variants can consider three basic concepts:
1 - How commonly (probablility) outcomes trend toward good or positive outcomes vs. evil or negative outcomes
2 - How rigid physical laws are governing the individual universe from very rigid (technical) to easily broken (magical)
3 - The time frame in which metahuman, alien or other superhuman beings emerged into the universe's timeline
In this section, we will use this nomenclature to explore parts of the multiverse in contact with, directly, indirectly or potentially, Earth-Two. Worlds whose history appear similar in different multiverse may have have shared entries.