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Big bang Quote by Lawrence Watt-Evans

“See, everything that ever could possibly have happened, in the entire history of the universe right from the Big Bang up until now, _did_ happen -- somewhere. And _every_ possible difference means a different universe. Not just if Napoleon lost at Waterloo, or won, or whatever he didn't do here…” quote by Lawrence Watt-Evans
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““See, everything that ever could possibly have happened, in the entire history of the universe right from the Big Bang up until now, _did_ happen -- somewhere. And _every_ possible difference means a different universe. Not just if Napoleon lost at Waterloo, or won, or whatever he didn't do here; what does Napoleon matter to the _universe_, anyway? Betelgeuse doesn't give a flying damn for all of Europe, past, present, or future. But every single atom or particle or whatever, whenever it had a chance to do something -- break up or stay together, or move one direction instead of another, whatever -- it did _all_ of them, but all in different universes. They didn't branch off, either -- all the universes were always there, there just wasn't any difference between them until this particular event came along. And that means that there are millions and millions of identical universes, too, where the differences haven't happened yet. There's an infinite number of universes, more than that an infinity of infinities, I mean you can't really comprehend it. If you think you're close then multiply that a few zillion times -- everything is out there.””

Lawrence Watt-Evans

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Many Worlds Interpretation, 2015

Every possible event occurs in some universe, creating endless parallel realities where all outcomes exist.

In simple terms: All possibilities happen somewhere in infinite universes.

Key Takeaway

Embrace humility about our significance in the cosmos.

Themes

cosmology probability infinity determinism existentialism

Mood

wonder introspective

Type

scientific philosophical

When to use this quote

  • scientific research
  • personal decision‑making
  • creative writing
  • spiritual contemplation
  • education

Key Concepts

quantum mechanics philosophy of science multiverse theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does personal responsibility mean if all outcomes exist?
  • How can we find meaning amid infinite possibilities?
A Different Perspective

The concept can be overwhelming, leading to nihilism.

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