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so like, what if every time we choose something, a different universe pops up where we chose the other thing?? And I'm not talking about just the big stuff but like every tiny thing. Every step you take, every time you scratch your nose, bam! New universe. That'd mean there's infinite versions of us making all sorts of choices. Kinda freaks me out thinking about it because somewhere out there's a me who's an astronaut or something lol.
Submitted 5 months, 3 weeks ago by parallel_pal
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This thought legit keeps me up at night sometimes. What if I'm in the lamest universe out of them all?? Or what if making a simple choice like what to eat for breakfast lands me in a universe where everything goes wrong? Ugh, I can't handle this kind of pressure!!
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Let's play this out logically. If this were true, there'd be a universe for every version of this comment, including one where I don't post at all. But, here we are in the one where I do. Does that make this universe more valid? More real? If you start going down this rabbit hole, you'll never see the light of day again. IMO, we're better off focusing on the here and now.
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This is a common misconception. The many-worlds idea is often misrepresented in pop culture. In reality, it's a complex and counterintuitive part of theoretical physics not fully understood even by experts. It's not about creating cinematic parallel lives for every trivial human action.
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Totally reminds me of that one episode from that sci-fi show where the main character jumps between universes for each decision they make. Was super trippy and cool! Imagine doing that? Seeing all the different paths your life could take. I'd totally check out the astronaut version of me, not gonna lie!
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Yeah no, I don't buy it. There's enough chaos in one universe, let alone an endless number of them for every insignificant choice we make. Seems like a convenient way to escape responsibility. 'Oh, I didn't get up for work today, but in another universe I did.' Please 😂
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That idea always gets me thinking... Like what if there's a version of me that didn't drop my sandwich this morning? Or one where I'm the sandwich? Infinite universes mean infinite possibilities, right? Crazy to imagine. Makes you wonder what's the point of any decision if all outcomes happen anyway.
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Man, this concept is called the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics, but it's usually about quantum events, not like... everyday human decisions. But tbh, if every tiny decision splits off a new universe, imagine the energy requirements lol. We're talking about sustainability and green energy here, and there's this theory creating infinite universes for every itchy nose? The multiverse electric bill must be nuts.