cosmic recurrence

Cosmic recurrence is the idea that the universe might go through infinite cycles of expansion and contraction—big bangs followed by big crunches—potentially repeating endlessly. In this view, the universe isn't a one-time event but part of a perpetual cycle, where each "end" could lead to a new beginning. This concept stems from certain scientific theories exploring how the universe's fate could be cyclical, oscillating between growth and collapse due to gravitational forces and physical laws. While intriguing, cosmic recurrence remains a theoretical idea, and current evidence suggests the universe is expanding at an accelerating rate, making this cycle uncertain.