Multiverse Insanity

If every possible outcome exists in an infinite number of multiverses, then what is the purpose in any action, including the thinking of non-observable multiverses? If everything possible happens, then why should we care about any outcome or any single multiverse at all, for that matter, and what would be the point of even spreading the notion of multiverses? If there were multiverses, and we were able to find a way to manipulate them then what’s the best that could come of it? Planets crashing into one another? More opportunities for identity theft, resource extraction, or enslavement?

Moreover, multiverse theory requires us to accept the absurdist notion in an infinity of multiverses, something that cannot have empirical evidence without some nightmare scenarios as described above occurring to some degree. This defies logical consistency, and can only reaffirm the faithful in their faith. To use the theory as a solution to the problem of improbability simply ignores the problem, and does nothing of confrontation or discourse. Our universe and planet are not random accidents.

We must recognise that our current frameworks are incomplete, and that some questions may forever remain beyond our grasp, based upon the basic makeup of the universe and life. This means we must approach philosophy and science with the wonder and reverence that they deserve. The universe and our planet were designed for life.

We must require extra-proofs for anything demoralising, such as multiverse theories. If we are to take science seriously, we must also take its limitations seriously. Question any presumptions that lead us away from wonder and toward cynicism. Embrace the mystery of the Universe: a puzzle to be solved but, more importantly, a gift to be cherished. We are here, and it matters. This is the truth, and all things, including science, philosophy, and spirituality, are merely the means by which we seek to understand how.

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