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February 12th, 2004, 01:00 PM
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Re: OT: What is the name of our Universe?
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I imagine we'll refer to our Universe as just the 'Universe' until we can confirm the existance of other Universes. At that point I'd expect us to start naming Universes like we name Hurricanes.
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February 12th, 2004, 03:12 PM
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Re: OT: What is the name of our Universe?
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Originally posted by General Woundwort:
Universe "George"?
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Same as the moon...Universe Bob.
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February 13th, 2004, 01:12 AM
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Re: OT: What is the name of our Universe?
In string theory, the sub-universes are called "branes" (short for membranes).
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February 13th, 2004, 01:42 AM
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Re: OT: What is the name of our Universe?
I think in terms of
"My Universe"
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February 13th, 2004, 06:08 PM
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Re: OT: What is the name of our Universe?
There is a multitude of universes in the Multiverse.
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February 14th, 2004, 05:02 PM
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Re: OT: What is the name of our Universe?
It's like capnq says. I've also seen contexts where 'universe' refers to the observable universe. This can deteriorate into a semantic argument very easily.
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February 14th, 2004, 06:37 PM
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Re: OT: What is the name of our Universe?
"Home sweet Home." That's what I call 'Our Universe'
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