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In many verses that describe a "different world," we often encounter phrases that imply the existence of a world other than the one the characters currently inhabit.
Whether it's Alternate Worlds, Simulation Worlds, or Possible Worlds (such as future branches or new timelines), the terminology varies.
So the question is:
What standard should we use to determine whether a verse is accurately describing an "other world"—in the sense that the world in question truly exists, even if it's referred to as a "possible world"?
Put simply:
What are the basic requirements for a statement that claims to describe an "Other World" to be accepted as referring to a real, alternate world—
and not just to a fictional or purely imaginary realm that would disqualify it from being indexed or measured in terms of size or
function?
Additionally,
What should be done if a verse presents its description of a world partially, rather than in full detail?
Not presenting a complete explanation doesn’t necessarily mean the world doesn’t exist.
Sometimes, the information provided can be interpreted in two or more ways.
If, based on established criteria, only some of the conditions required to classify it as a fully-realized world are met,
but there are no contradictions or violations that disqualify it from being a legitimate “Other World,”
how should it be treated?
Especially in cases where the verse offers no further clarification, should it still be indexed? Should it be placed in a gray area pending more evidence?
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Furthermore, considering the theory of possibility — that every alternate world may contain fundamental differences from one another —
what should be concluded in cases where a certain alternate world lacks enough properties to be called a complete reality,
but still doesn’t contradict the definition entirely?
And what happens when, in another verse, all of its alternate realities equally fail to meet the full criteria,
yet none of them violate the conditions explicitly enough to be dismissed?
Whether it's Alternate Worlds, Simulation Worlds, or Possible Worlds (such as future branches or new timelines), the terminology varies.
So the question is:
What standard should we use to determine whether a verse is accurately describing an "other world"—in the sense that the world in question truly exists, even if it's referred to as a "possible world"?
Put simply:
What are the basic requirements for a statement that claims to describe an "Other World" to be accepted as referring to a real, alternate world—
and not just to a fictional or purely imaginary realm that would disqualify it from being indexed or measured in terms of size or
function?
Additionally,
What should be done if a verse presents its description of a world partially, rather than in full detail?
Not presenting a complete explanation doesn’t necessarily mean the world doesn’t exist.
Sometimes, the information provided can be interpreted in two or more ways.
If, based on established criteria, only some of the conditions required to classify it as a fully-realized world are met,
but there are no contradictions or violations that disqualify it from being a legitimate “Other World,”
how should it be treated?
Especially in cases where the verse offers no further clarification, should it still be indexed? Should it be placed in a gray area pending more evidence?
---
Furthermore, considering the theory of possibility — that every alternate world may contain fundamental differences from one another —
what should be concluded in cases where a certain alternate world lacks enough properties to be called a complete reality,
but still doesn’t contradict the definition entirely?
And what happens when, in another verse, all of its alternate realities equally fail to meet the full criteria,
yet none of them violate the conditions explicitly enough to be dismissed?
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