Unraveling Infinity: Exploring the Cycles of Time and the Multiverse's Enigmatic Dimensions

by Bobby L. Somers

Disclaimer: This is purely written to invoke thought and is not intended to be reflected on as a theory or fact.

There are more than five intriguing aspects to unpack from my recent experience with a book. Recently, I read a book titled The Story of Western Science: From the Writings of Aristotle to the Big Bang Theory, written by Susan Wise Bauer, which led me to contemplate numerous interesting points. However, one sentence in particular, found within chapter thirteen, has captivated my thoughts and sent me on a fascinating intellectual journey. It reads as follows:

"After all, Aristotelian philosophy held that the history of the earth was an infinite one, in which cycles of time were repeated ad infinitum..."

The concept of an infinite cycle of time, as proposed by Aristotelian philosophy, may not be as far-fetched as it initially appears. While many Aristotelian ideas and hypotheses have been disproven, the belief in infinite time and space is widely accepted in modern science today. Nevertheless, the notion of infinity contradicts the widely held beliefs regarding the beginning of the universe, space, and time. Infinity, by its very nature, lacks a definite starting point. This clashes with the idea of a defined beginning, as a defined point within infinity would also equate to infinity itself. Consequently, if something possesses an infinite future, it must also have an infinite past, unless the future of space and time is not infinite after all. Such a possibility would allow for a beginning, thereby aligning with Aristotelian philosophy's proposition of cycles of time being repeated ad infinitum.

Moreover, if we consider the concept of a multiverse—a term not referring to its comic representation but rather to multiple universes—we can envision a higher dimension beyond our three-dimensional perception. Our limited perception, combined with the sheer scale of this higher dimension, prevents us from perceiving it fully. Accepted beliefs about higher-dimensional properties, which allow properties to flow through themselves uninhibited, lend credence to the idea that black holes could serve as the precise points through which the multiverse's space and time flow.

I understand if you're wondering how I arrived at this point and how it relates to the notion of cycles of time being repeated ad infinitum. Please bear with me as I continue to explain my hypothesis regarding a higher-dimensional Möbius loop of space and time and its connection to all these ideas.

Scientists have determined that space is flat based on numerous triangulated measurements, or so they claim. It is likely that beyond our observable universe lies more of the same. As stars and galaxies accelerate away from us at speeds exceeding that of light due to the expanding nature of space, we encounter the possibility that space and time may begin to fold back onto themselves. This would create an illusion of a beginning with an infinite future and a cycle of time ad infinitum. However, I propose an alternative perspective—that what lies beyond is simply an extension of what we can observe but cannot see. If we consider this and return to the vast size of the observable universe, we encounter a flaw in measuring the universe. Measurement can only be based on what is visible when triangulating potential curvatures in space.

Now, let's consider the theoretical concept of white holes, which appear to oppose black holes. The existence of white holes seems to challenge Einstein's theory of general relativity, but in fact, general relativity's mathematics supports the potential existence of white holes. Could white holes represent the condensed, folded, and compressed flow of space and time through itself? Essentially, if black holes represent the higher-dimensional shape of space passing through itself, then white holes could signify the opposite—the emergence of the higher-dimensional space shape after it has flowed through itself. While we may not have observed or proven the existence of white holes, this may be attributed to the nature of the flow of space and time, which we are unable to perceive due to our three-dimensional limitations.

Allow me to tie up the loose ends, as I promised. What if our current universe, billions of years from now, begins to contract as it approaches an undiscovered black hole, only to be reborn through a white hole? As the universe gradually compresses and folds in on itself, it intensifies in temperature, condensing into an infinitesimally small singularity before experiencing a cosmic explosion—an event akin to the "big bang." The law of large numbers guarantees that a similar or even identical universe will be recreated in the aftermath of this cataclysmic event. In an infinite number of years from now, I will find myself writing these very words at this precise moment, an occurrence that we perceive as the first time. It's a thought-provoking notion—almost akin to déjà vu.

Hence, the concept of "cycles of time repeated ad infinitum" holds true.

In all honesty, I cannot fathom that the universe or multiverse exists within a mere four-dimensional shape. Something as intricate and enigmatic as the cosmos surely transcends a flat structure. Imagine if space and time were shaped more akin to a four-dimensional Klein bottle. In this visualization, our observable universe would occupy one grid square smaller than a needle point, making it perpetually appear and measure as flat. Perhaps we currently reside at the expansive point of space and time, where everything disperses outward. However, billions or trillions of years from now, space and time may rapidly contract, surpassing the speed of expansion, as they prepare for the grand reset of the universe.

The possibilities and mysteries presented by these ideas are both awe-inspiring and humbling. They challenge our conventional understanding of the universe and beckon us to explore beyond the limits of our perception. It is through questioning and contemplating such profound concepts that we push the boundaries of knowledge and ignite our curiosity to seek new answers.

So, as I conclude this narrative, I invite you to ponder the boundless wonders of the universe, to question the nature of time and space, and to embrace the ever-unfolding mysteries that lie beyond our current understanding. For in our pursuit of knowledge, we may uncover truths that reshape our perception of reality, unveiling a cosmos more intricate, complex, and beautiful than we could have ever imagined.

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