Do you think the universe is infinite?

Space is infinite. The universe is not. the universe has a starting point as to when it began its expansion, and seeing as it's continuing to expand, it's not at infinity just yet. But it's really, really large.jman1553

What say you?

I'm indifferent since we can't know for sure.

gamerguru100

Its been proved that the universe is expanding, as this is the case it cannot be infinite, just very large.

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What say you?

I'm indifferent since we can't know for sure.

Its been proved that the universe is expanding, as this is the case it cannot be infinite, just very large.

To infinity and beyond!

But I'm not really sure what the answer would be. It could be, but maybe it isn't.

It's hard to determine. I don't know how space would 'end'.

Eh, who knows, I doubt we'll find out soon. Hopefully CERN come up with some fantastic finds in the future. I've just been watching Brian Cox on BBC2; I'm in the mood.

[QUOTE="jman1553"]Space is infinite. The universe is not. the universe has a starting point as to when it began its expansion, and seeing as it's continuing to expand, it's not at infinity just yet. But it's really, really large.Frame_Dragger

No, there's a border out there somewhere. Eventually, it will collapse back in on itself, and the cycle begins anew.JustPlainLucas

There is a new telescope being put into space in the semi-near future that will be able to see much farther and answer more questions than any current telescope can. The present day telescopes can only see a finite distance away (I believe) so with a more powerful telescope, hopefully we can see even further away. I will wait until then to decide if I think the Universe is indeed infinite. taylor888

[QUOTE="taylor888"]There is a new telescope being put into space in the semi-near future that will be able to see much farther and answer more questions than any current telescope can. The present day telescopes can only see a finite distance away (I believe) so with a more powerful telescope, hopefully we can see even further away. I will wait until then to decide if I think the Universe is indeed infinite. katana_duo

[QUOTE="katana_duo"][QUOTE="taylor888"]There is a new telescope being put into space in the semi-near future that will be able to see much farther and answer more questions than any current telescope can. The present day telescopes can only see a finite distance away (I believe) so with a more powerful telescope, hopefully we can see even further away. I will wait until then to decide if I think the Universe is indeed infinite. xaos

Doesn't it take around 7 minutes for the light from our sun to reach us? I suppose thats the closest thing to "real time" we have in regards to stars.jman1553

Its just as feasible as the other options.

It has to be finite because infinites don't exist.NiKva

There's really no way to know or tell. If it does have a limit and border it sure is BIG.

[QUOTE="NiKva"]It has to be finite because infinites don't exist.Frame_Dragger

[QUOTE="Frame_Dragger"][QUOTE="NiKva"]It has to be finite because infinites don't exist.NiKva

An infinite amount of numbers isn't that mind blowing. Counting can be finite or infinite, numbers is what makes up infinity. Just because some smartasses could make up some theories and paradoxes doesn't mean that the universe is infinite. The universe is a large finite that expands, but is limited somewhere.NiKva

You have proof it is limited brother?

[QUOTE="NiKva"]An infinite amount of numbers isn't that mind blowing. Counting can be finite or infinite, numbers is what makes up infinity. Just because some smartasses could make up some theories and paradoxes doesn't mean that the universe is infinite. The universe is a large finite that expands, but is limited somewhere.Ilovegames1992

You have proof it is limited brother?

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[QUOTE="NiKva"]An infinite amount of numbers isn't that mind blowing. Counting can be finite or infinite, numbers is what makes up infinity. Just because some smartasses could make up some theories and paradoxes doesn't mean that the universe is infinite. The universe is a large finite that expands, but is limited somewhere.NiKva

You have proof it is limited brother?

Mine first. But then i'm not claiming it is or isn't so i dont have to answer your question.

An infinite amount of numbers isn't that mind blowing. Counting can be finite or infinite, numbers is what makes up infinity. Just because some smartasses could make up some theories and paradoxes doesn't mean that the universe is infinite. The universe is a large finite that expands, but is limited somewhere.NiKva

An infinite amount of numbers isn't that mind blowing. Counting can be finite or infinite, numbers is what makes up infinity. Just because some smartasses could make up some theories and paradoxes doesn't mean that the universe is infinite. The universe is a large finite that expands, but is limited somewhere.NiKva

You have proof it is limited brother?

[QUOTE="NiKva"]An infinite amount of numbers isn't that mind blowing. Counting can be finite or infinite, numbers is what makes up infinity. Just because some smartasses could make up some theories and paradoxes doesn't mean that the universe is infinite. The universe is a large finite that expands, but is limited somewhere.Frame_Dragger

[QUOTE="Frame_Dragger"][QUOTE="NiKva"]An infinite amount of numbers isn't that mind blowing. Counting can be finite or infinite, numbers is what makes up infinity. Just because some smartasses could make up some theories and paradoxes doesn't mean that the universe is infinite. The universe is a large finite that expands, but is limited somewhere.NiKva

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You have proof it is limited brother?

Ilovegames1992

Mine first. But then i'm not claiming it is or isn't so i dont have to answer your question.

No? Ah well.

[QUOTE="taylor888"]There is a new telescope being put into space in the semi-near future that will be able to see much farther and answer more questions than any current telescope can. The present day telescopes can only see a finite distance away (I believe) so with a more powerful telescope, hopefully we can see even further away. I will wait until then to decide if I think the Universe is indeed infinite. katana_duo

Universe is expanding, that's all I know.

[QUOTE="katana_duo"][QUOTE="taylor888"]There is a new telescope being put into space in the semi-near future that will be able to see much farther and answer more questions than any current telescope can. The present day telescopes can only see a finite distance away (I believe) so with a more powerful telescope, hopefully we can see even further away. I will wait until then to decide if I think the Universe is indeed infinite. taylor888

Yes. It is possible.

[QUOTE="NiKva"][QUOTE="Frame_Dragger"] Frame_Dragger

Yes, because space is infinite.xdude85

we cant even honestly make it to the moon....so how in the world do we know its infinite?

[QUOTE="xdude85"]Yes, because space is infinite.VanDammFan

we cant even honestly make it to the moon....so how in the world do we know its infinite?

What do you mean we can't make it to the moon.

Not only have we (or our lander and orbiter, and rover) been there, we've landed rover on Mars for years, and we actually landed a probe as far as Saturn's sixth moon : Titan, we also have probes that's now flying out of the solar system, we are making progress here.

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[QUOTE="xdude85"]Yes, because space is infinite.Ncsoftlover

we cant even honestly make it to the moon....so how in the world do we know its infinite?

What do you mean we can't make it to the moon.

Not only have we (or our lander and orbiter, and rover) been there, we've landed rover on Mars for years, and we actually landed a probe as far as Saturn's sixth moon : Titan, we also have probes that's now flying out of the solar system, we are making progress here.

NOPE...sorry..we have NOT been to the moon. THIS however is my opinion and not everyone else's

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we cant even honestly make it to the moon....so how in the world do we know its infinite?

VanDammFan

What do you mean we can't make it to the moon.

Not only have we (or our lander and orbiter, and rover) been there, we've landed rover on Mars for years, and we actually landed a probe as far as Saturn's sixth moon : Titan, we also have probes that's now flying out of the solar system, we are making progress here.

NOPE...sorry..we have NOT been to the moon. THIS however is my opinion and not everyone else's

You know it doesn't actually matter if human have set foot on moon, we have the ability to land probe on Saturn's Titan, we have the ability to land a rover fully equiped to study Mars on its ground. We have the ability to fly our probes out of the solar system and taking images of neptune, uranus and pluto along the way, those are proven fact, and at this point, I'm not really interested in the man landing on moon controversy anymore, because honestly, you don't have to set foot somewhere to know about it, So your original statement about we can't make it to the moon in human (even assuming the minority opinion is true), doesn't not nesessarily mean we're not making progress knowing the universe, in fact, we know a lot about our solar system right now, the moon is not even the subject of interest anymore, and maybe one day, we'll know more about our own galaxy, and in the distant future, maybe we'll even venture further, not us, physically of course.

Gamespot folks, attempting to conclude in one thread what scores of physicists and the like still can't agree on. :|Hellfire-1

if it weren't infinite I wonder what nothingness would look like. Would it be an endless blank white light? If so then where would the light be coming from? Would it be an endless blackness completely lacking in light? If so would that be any different from space?

if it weren't infinite I wonder what nothingness would look like. Would it be an endless blank white light? If so then where would the light be coming from? Would it be an endless blackness completely lacking in light? If so would that be any different from space?

Serraph105