r/science • u/scientificamerican • 1d ago
AMA I'm Philipp Strasberg, a theoretical physicist, and I'm here with Scientific American to answer your questions about the possibility of a multiverse. Ask Me Anything on 10/27.
I'm Philipp Strasberg (proof), a theoretical physicist at the Cantabrian Institute of Physics and author of the recent Scientific American feature, Why We Probably Live in a Multiverse, where I explore the Many Worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics and how recent experimental advances have renewed interest in this once-fringe theory.
On October 27 at 10 a.m. EDT, I’ll be answering your questions about quantum mechanics and the possibility of a multiverse in an AMA hosted by Scientific American.
Edit: While the Multiverse seems like an absurd idea, I hope I could convince you that the criteria of "absurdity" should not speak against a scientific theory. The Multiverse is a serious scientific idea, which is not more speculative than the other proposals for solving the mysteries of quantum mechanics.
It was a lot of fun discussing this and I wish you all the best in all universes. Take care!
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