"abracad" wrote in message
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The so-called anthropic principle points out how finely tuned the
universe is to support life.

The anthropic principle doesn't do any such thing. Apparent fine tuning
leads some to resort to the anthropic principle.

However, is there any reason to believe
this is the only universe that exists or ever existed? Or is it likely
or possible that there could be an infinite number of other (less
anthropic) universes that co-exist woth this one or have existed
throughout eternity?

For the anthropic principle to apply to the fine tuning of physics to allow
our existence, it basically has to be the case that there were lots of
trials, either elsewhere or elsewhen. Sort of like having a multitude of
uninhabited planets for each one with intelligent life.

Mark Folsom