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According to 'M' theory, ours is not the only universe. Instead, 'M' theory predicts that a great many universes were created out of nothing.
Interpretation
What this quote means
M-theory suggests that multiple universes exist beyond our own, emerging from nothingness.
In this quote, Stephen Hawking explains a fundamental concept of M-theory, a framework in string theory that posits the existence of many universes. This idea challenges our understanding of reality, suggesting that the universe as we know it is just one of many, all possibly arising from the same fundamental origins, which pushes the boundaries of physics and our perception of existence.
Themes
M-TheoryUniversesNothingnessCosmologyPhysics
In practice
Example use cases
In a talk on the nature of reality, one might quote Hawking to illustrate the complexity of the universe.
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