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Parallel universe may refer to:
Science (physics and cosmology)
A parallel universe are also known as a parallel dimension, alternate universe, or alternate reality, is a hypothetical self-contained plane of existence, co-existing with one's own. The sum of all potential parallel universes that constitute reality is often called a “multiverse".
- Multiverse, the set of multiple universes
- The many-worlds interpretation of quantum physics
Philosophy
- Possible world, a construct in metaphysics to bring rigor to talk of logical possibility
- Modal realism, an account of possible worlds according to which they are all just as real as the actual world
Arts and media
- Parallel universes in fiction, a self-contained separate world, universe or reality coexisting with the real world, which is used as a recurring plot point or setting used in fantasy and science fiction
- Alternative universe (fan fiction), fiction by fan authors that deliberately alters facts of the canonical universe written about
- List of fiction employing parallel universes
Literature, film, and television
- Parallel Universe (company), a film company
- "Parallel Universe" (Red Dwarf), a 1988 episode of Red Dwarf
- Parallel Universes (film), a 2001 BBC/Horizon documentary film
- Mirror Universe (Star Trek), a fictional parallel universe in which several Star Trek television episodes take place
Music
- Parallel Universe (4hero album), the second album by the drum and bass group 4hero
- Parallel Universe (Garnet Crow album), the eighth studio album by Japanese group Garnet Crow
- Parallel Universe, the eighth studio album by American band Plain White T's
- "Parallel Universe" (song), a song by the Red Hot Chili Peppers on the 1999 album Californication
- Parallel Dimensions (album), a 2008 album by Perseo Miranda
See also
- Metaverse, a collective virtual shared space
- Multiverse (disambiguation)
- Parallel World (disambiguation)
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