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Do you think mankind will ever see beyond what is called The Observable Universe?

Answer 1

The scientific knowledge about our (observable) universe is cumulative of what we have learnt, little by little, through awesome sound, light and signals. Technology advances forever to see beyond.

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Answer 2

Nova Adams

You are asking a question no human is evolved enough to even truly comprehend.

I believe it is a matter of evolution, and that technology will be one of many factors in it all. I also believe that no human will be able to see what is beyond the observable universe in the upcoming thousands of years.

However, you can conceive and dream about this philosophical query.

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Answer 3

Elena Antonova

The observable universe is the part of the cosmos that is visible to us from Earth and is bounded by the distance that light has traveled since the Big Bang. Because of the finite speed of light and the universe's accelerating expansion, it is unlikely that humanity will ever see beyond it, but theoretical physics and technological advancements may one day enable us to indirectly explore regions beyond the observable universe.

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Answer from HIX Tutor

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