Is There Another Me in Another Universe? (Parallel Worlds Theory)
Imagine waking up in an entirely different world where everything – your house, bank balance, friends, job, etc. – is entirely different, but you remain the same. I have been fascinated by the theory of parallel worlds to the extent that, at one point in my life, I was ready with a fictional storybook about it, which I may write someday. Today, I’m here to explain to you the concept of the multiverse and how various scientific theories and phenomena like quantum mechanics suggest that the existence of parallel worlds might be more than mere speculation or the imagination of a fiction writer.
I’ve come across numerous stories about people experiencing parallel worlds on Reddit and Quora. We can’t simply dismiss these accounts as lies or attribute them to some sort of psychological issue. If something like that were to happen to us, no one would believe us, and they would put us in the same category. The truth is subjective; your experience, coupled with your perspective on that experience, forms your truth. That’s why it’s essential to respect people’s opinions, no matter if their experiences feel real to you or not. I’m not advocating for promoting wild theories like reality shifting, which has been propagated using outlandish ideas about shifting consciousness to a world of your choice, causing a buzz on social media and perplexing teenagers these days. However, when someone shares their experiences, no matter how bizarre it may seem, we shouldn’t be quick to judge. Many tales related to aliens, ghosts, angels, etc., are often not shared due to the fear of ridicule. However, the subjective experience, regardless of whether it is objectively genuine or not, should be considered for serious discussion without disrespecting the person sharing it.
Suppose these theories are not just ideas but reality. Is there a probability that some other version of myself exists in another universe? Would I be the same person as I am in this reality there? These are some questions that I will try to answer with the help of this discussion.
Many Worlds Theory vs. Multiverse
Before addressing these questions, it is essential to clear up the confusion between the Many Worlds Theory and the concept of a multiverse, as many people mistakenly believe both are the same thing.
Long ago, a physicist named Hugh Everett III faced ridicule and discouragement when he introduced the Many Worlds Interpretation based on calculations derived from quantum mechanics. He had to revise his Ph.D. thesis and eventually left his profession to pursue other goals in the military, as his colleagues questioned the sanity of his mind. However, it was later realized that his hypothesis had various applications in the field of quantum mechanics, including solving problems that were otherwise unsolvable without the methods based on this interpretation.
According to the Many Worlds Interpretation, every quantum event with multiple possible outcomes actually results in each of those outcomes occurring in different non-communicable branches of the universe. What can be deduced from this? Although Everett’s initial focus was on quantum particles, it has led to the idea that every time we make a decision or an event occurs due to a choice, the universe branches into two, with each branch resulting from a different choice. This complex mechanism suggests the existence of an infinite number of parallel worlds.
The multiverse, on the other hand, encompasses a broader spectrum of possibilities for other worlds, including the Many Worlds Interpretation. The term can evoke images of a plane populated by cartoon characters or inspire contemplation of a realm beyond our own, where physical laws might differ.
Like a child’s dream, there would be no end to the types of realms that could exist if the concept of the multiverse turns out to be true.
Alternate Versions of US
If the Many-Worlds Interpretation is indeed true, then the hypothesis it is based on suggests that an infinite number of versions of ourselves exist and are continually created in every moment when we make a choice. According to this theory, there exists another version of me who chose not to write this blog and another version of you who didn’t end up here.
Quantum mechanics and the behavior of particles at the quantum level have always been a subject of deep and intriguing thought, giving rise to profound inferences, from the concept of time travel to the existence of parallel worlds. These possibilities have been suggested by those who study quantum particles, though they remain controversial. The scientific community cautions against forming assumptions based on quantum physics, as phenomena observed at the quantum level have yet to be conclusively proven in the visible physical realm
However, let’s assume that the Many-Worlds Theory is indeed true and that it applies to our physical world as well. In such a scenario, there would exist a version of you that is slightly different from yourself in another parallel world. If you were to travel to this alternate plane, you would find a person much like yourself, with differences in behavior, appearance, and possessions.
The concept of the multiverse is independent of the quantum mechanics-based inferences mentioned above. According to this hypothesis, there could exist worlds that are entirely independent of what is happening in our own. These other universes can be vastly different from our own where your or mine existence is not of much importance, giving rise to popular and often bizarre theories. Examples include the Mandela Effect, claims that we might be living in a simulation akin to the Matrix movie, and various explanations of paranormal activities as instances of glimpses into other universes. These ideas stem from the assumption that parallel universes coexist with ours but in different dimensions.
My curiosity about this topic was piqued even further by watching the recent Loki series from Marvel, which delves deep into the concept of the multiverse in its next phase. That’s why I’m sharing this video where renowned theoretical physicist Michio Kaku discusses what quantum physics and string field theory reveal about the multiverse—it’s quite fascinating:-
Michio Kaku’s views have always been a food for thought to me, I loved his book on Parallel Worlds where he explores the possibility of humans escaping into a parallel world when this one is on the verge of extinction.
While the concept of parallel universes can be both entertaining and valuable for personal development or visualization methods associated with self-help programs to get inspiration from an imagined parallel world version of you, any claim suggesting the possibility of current travel to such universes should be approached with skepticism, as it may be deceptive. I believe in respecting people’s opinions when they share experiences that transcend our logical understanding of the world. However, it’s important not to accept such claims as absolute truth without question. Until we reach a point where such assertions can be verified, they should be regarded as intriguing possibilities rather than certainties
Claims made by individuals who say they have seen other universes or traveled to them through methods like astral projection do not necessarily indicate that the visited world exists in reality or is solely a creation of one’s mind. As someone who has always been interested in lucid dreaming and astral projection, I understand the remarkable capacity of the human mind to create vivid virtual worlds through the power of imagination. While involuntarily experiencing something unusual might suggest the possibility of encountering the mysterious, actively attempting to induce such experiences—often promoted in practices like reality shifting—is essentially an intensified form of daydreaming(As I have explained in the 2-cup manifestation post). Repeated immersion in such practices can potentially have an impact on one’s mental well-being.
Ultimately, I would say that the concept of parallel worlds is something we should embrace as a possibility that may become as evident as the existence of black holes in the future. Perhaps we will even find a way to explore such universes in other dimensions. However, until then, blindly believing in such theories can lead to delusion. Similar to dream yoga or lucid dreaming, the key to exploring mysterious phenomena on a subjective level without losing one’s sanity lies in not wholly embracing or forming rigid beliefs about them. Instead, one must have the ability to explore such phenomena without becoming overly entangled in them.
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