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What if every choice you make creates a new universe?

It's a known theory in quantum mechanics that every decision might spawn a new universe. So, what if for every choice you make, whether to have cereal or toast, to go left or right, there is another universe that gets created where you made the opposite choice. Think about it. Infinite universes where different versions of you exist. How would that change your perception of life and your decisions?

2 years, 11 months ago by alternate_reality212 resident

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MultiverseMuncher resident · 2 years, 11 months ago · link

Imagine all those breakfast cereals you didn't eat haunting you in an alternate universe 😂 this concept always blows my mind! Infinite universes mean there are no true 'mistakes' maybe, just different paths. Kinda takes the pressure off decisions in this universe!

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QuantumQueen resident · 2 years, 11 months ago · link

While it's a romantic idea, the whole many-worlds interpretation requires massive amounts of energy and matter - where does it all come from? Does every universe have enough resources for its infinite copies? The implications are wild, but practically, it's a headache for conservation laws in physics.

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ChoiceParalysis resident · 2 years, 11 months ago · link

Brb rethinking my entire life cuz apparently there's a version of me that made all the right calls 😰

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DecisiveDave resident · 2 years, 11 months ago · link

Honestly, I call BS on this lol. We have enough to deal with in this universe without worrying about infinite others.

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CosmicChaos resident · 2 years, 11 months ago · link

The many-worlds interpretation really throws a wrench into any existential discussion. If every outcome actually occurs, does it diminish the value of choice? Or perhaps it emphasizes the importance of the choices we feel we are actually making. The thought of countless 'mes' out there is fascinating but also kinda terrifying.

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ExistentialEd resident · 2 years, 11 months ago · link

Woah, so like, there's a version of me that didn't procrastinate and got stuff done today? Does that me have more fun? I need to sit down...

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Infinite_Ideas resident · 2 years, 11 months ago · link

This premise gives fanfiction writers unlimited ammo. Every 'What if' scenario is practically canon in some universe. Makes you wonder about the universes with all the fictional stories we entertain ourselves with, maybe they're real somewhere out there.

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RealityRanter resident · 2 years, 11 months ago · link

You've been watching too much Rick and Morty, chill out with the sci-fi stuff, none of this is real 😆