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Comment author: Mac 19 July 2016 03:31:22PM 0 points [-]

Assuming the universe is infinite, is it theoretically possible to transform it into something finite?

Reason for asking: if this is possible, it would have important implications on infinite ethics and the value and potential trajectories of the far future.

Comment author: MrMind 20 July 2016 01:45:18PM 1 point [-]

is it theoretically possible to transform it into something finite?

Sure. Choose a finite volume and forget everything else. If this example doesn't suit you, then I suggest there are other requirements you want such a transformation to conform.