Theoretical and highly speculative scientific fields that investigate phenomena or concepts that are extreme, not yet observed, or challenge the very foundations of established physics. This is science at its most imaginative, often dealing with the implications of cutting-edge theories in realms where experimentation is currently impossible. It's about mapping the logical consequences of ideas at the farthest edge of plausibility.
Example: Cosmology theories like the multiverse, quantum interpretations involving consciousness, or the study of hypothetical particles like tachyons (that move faster than light) fall under Exotic Sciences. It's rigorous theoretical work exploring the wildest possibilities allowed by the math, serving as a compass for where future frontier science might one day look.
by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal February 3, 2026
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