This episode goes beyond the sci-fi, to look into scientific ideas about parallel universes and the multiverse — from the quantum many-worlds to cosmic inflation and string theory, and more. We explore how those concepts intersect with entanglement, non-locality, and the practice of collective intention. Intriguingly, we ponder the implications for sending intentions, not just within the universe we know, but into realms that we don't. Along the way, we reflect on how physics theories and sending intention may connect, not to mention the implications for each of us on our spiritual journeys. Sounding all too much like fantasy and mystery? Listen in–you may discover some fascinating ideas to ponder! Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as we’ve focused on a theoretical topic, we’re not offering a number of suggested topics for our intentions and prayers. Instead, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that both ourselves and physicists will continue to be open minded to theories that are strange and currently unprovable, inspiring curiosity and exploration not just for what can be proved, but for the possible and the mysterious. Please join us in holding this. Mentioned in this episode: ‘The Allure of the Multiverse: Extra Dimensions, Other Worlds, and Parallel Universes,’ Paul Halpern, Basic books 2024. Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Allure-Multiverse-Dimensions-Parallel-Universes/dp/154160217X/ref=sr_1_1 Chapter markers: 00:00:00        Introduction 00:01:08        Exploring Parallel Universes 00:02:22        Quantum Physics and Multiverses 00:03:44        Sci-Fi Meets Science 00:05:53        Theories of Existence 00:09:53        Cosmic Inflation Explained 00:11:15        The Nature of Multiverses 00:15:23        Classifying Multiverse Levels 00:17:34        Evidence and Speculation 00:19:35        The Philosophical Perspective 00:22:44        Non-Locality and Intention 00:26:58        Holding Intention Sources referenced in this episode: ‘We Might Live in a Multiverse,’ Sarah Scoles in Scientific American Special Edition, Spring/Summer 2025: Into the Quantum Realm, pp 86-87. http://backreaction.blogspot.com/2019/06/the-multiverse-hypothesis-are-there.html http://backreaction.blogspot.com/2019/09/the-trouble-with-many-worlds.html http://www.ou.edu/news/articles/2025/may/the-hidden-physics-behind-dark-matter-and-the-multiverse.html https://80000hours.org/podcast/episodes/david-wallace-many-worlds-theory-of-quantum-mechanics/ https://academic.oup.com/mnras/article/347/3/921/1021585 https://arxiv.org/abs/1111.4128 https://arxiv.org/html/2405.06924v1 https://arxiv.org/pdf/1207.5396.pdf https://blog.apaonline.org/2025/03/13/the-multiverse-may-not-remove-the-need-for-a-personal-creator/ https://blog.sciencemuseum.org.uk/the-science-of-the-multiverse/ https://editverse.com/multiverse-meta-analysis-2025-parallel-reality-research-synthesis-methods/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Many-worlds_interpretation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiverse https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parallel_universes_in_fiction https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parallel_universes_in_fiction https://evolutionnews.org/2025/04/is-the-multiverse-real/ https://johnhorgan.org/cross-check/multiverses-are-pseudoscientific-bullshit https://momadvice.com/post/books-about-parallel-universes https://momadvice.com/post/books-about-parallel-universes https://philarchive.org/archive/CARBFN https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/qm-manyworlds/ https://selfawarepatterns.com/2020/09/20/david-deutschs-version-of-many-worlds/ https://theoxfordblue.co.uk/quantum-entanglement-speak-the-universe-listens/ https://thequantuminsider.com/2024/12/16/googles-quantum-chip-sparks-debate-on-multiverse-theory/ https://thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/the-many-worlds-theory/ https://van.physics.illinois.edu/ask/listing/42806 https://www.astronomy.com/science/is-the-multiverse-theory-science-fiction-or-science-fact/ https://www.bristol.ac.uk/physics/news/2025/ho