other universes

Alternate cosmic realms

Other universes are hypothetical realities beyond our own cosmos—the foundational concept of multiverse theory.

In physics, other universes might exist as parallel branches created by quantum events, or as separate bubble universes with different physical laws.

In fiction and philosophy, other universes provide settings where history diverged or reality operates differently: In some other universe, I made better choices.

The phrase often expresses wistful counterfactual thinking.

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infinite possibilities · alternate reality · quantum superposition · dystopian futures · fantasy realms · dreamscapes · underworlds · string theory · heavens · time loops · dark energy · idealism · cosmic balance · Narnia · rabbit hole · dualism · alien civilizations · celestial spheres

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cosmological location/identity

other universesthis world

here and now · Earth

ontological scope

other universesobjective reality

Existence independent of minds

monism · physical reality

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