A MULTIVERSE?
If the mathematical probability of our viable, life-supporting universe evolving by chance is almost infinitely small, how can anyone explain its existence without a designer? The only way to do so is to assume that an infinite number of universes have formed and that ours—through mere chance—just happens to be the one that works! If our universe did not exist as it does, these scientists reason, we would not be around to know it. That is not a very satisfying answer.
This hypothesis promotes “the multiverse” (as opposed to “the universe”). It is speculative and entirely hypothetical, but it gets tremendous attention from scientists who understand that without the possibility of some kind of multiverse (and many different concepts of a multiverse have been proposed), the only logical conclusion may be that our universe was designed. The implications of this would be enormous. Some argue that science would, in effect, prove the existence of God!
Highly speculative? May be true?
In other words, he hopes that mankind may someday prove that we live comfortably in a “Goldilocks Universe”—one that is “just right”—surrounded by an infinite number of other universes that are (so to speak) “too hot” or “too cold.”
Dr. Rees explains that one response people have when confronted with these facts is that “we couldn’t exist if these numbers weren’t adjusted in the appropriate ‘special’ way: we manifestly are here, so there’s nothing to be surprised about. Many scientists take this line, but it certainly leaves me unsatisfied” (Just Six Numbers, p. 148). He is not alone in his dissatisfaction!