# Talk:Universe


### Universe
I asked Google AI about it. The answer is as follows:

Q: Should "universe" be capitalized?
A: Whether or not to capitalize "universe" depends on the context. When referring to the entirety of existence, it's generally capitalized, like a proper noun. However, when referring to a specific, smaller universe (like a fictional universe in a game), or when using it generically, it's typically lowercase.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Capitalized:
1. When referring to the single, encompassing cosmos, all of space, time, and matter. This is often used in cosmological discussions.
2. When referring to our specific universe, as in "our Universe," or when distinguishing it from other theoretical universes within a multiverse.
3. When used as part of a proper name, like "Miss Universe" (a beauty pageant).
Lowercase:
1. When referring to a universe as a general concept or a subset of the larger cosmos (e.g., "many different universes," "the video-game universe").
2. When referring to a specific universe within a larger concept (e.g., a multiverse).
3. When used in a way that's not a proper noun or a specific entity.

Since this article discusses "universe" as the single, encompassing cosmos, all of space, time, and matter. Shouldn't it be treated as a proper noun, and hence, capitalized? 2001:8003:9060:601:49B5:9FB:94BE:DF96 (talk) 11:51, 22 July 2025 (UTC)

The capitalization is per Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Capital letters:
only words and phrases that are consistently capitalized in a substantial majority of independent, reliable sources are capitalized in Wikipedia.
Since AI sources are unreliable, its claims are irrelevant. Johnjbarton (talk) 15:44, 22 July 2025 (UTC)
Agree with Johnjbarton.  As with many things, Google AI is wrong.  This subject has been discussed many times on this page, without resolution.  Last year I did an informal survey of books in the field, and there doesn't seem to be a consensus.  I don't care which way this goes and I suggest we leave it as it is. --ChetvornoTALK 18:54, 23 July 2025 (UTC)

The universe in itself consists of everything. Every life form, every single object that man has founded, and every single action done by an organism both known and unknown. The universe contains all our societies and planets, all of our accomplishments and feets, and everything we know as mankind. So it baffles me that the universe is only a level 2 vital article, I think it should be a level one vital article as without the universe you wouldn't have the 10 things which are considered level 1 vital articles. 24.211.100.58 (talk) 02:42, 1 August 2025 (UTC)

There are only 10 Level one articles in Wikipedia, 100 level two. The choices are not made through discussions here.
If you think the topic is important, help improve it to Wikipedia:Featured articles status. Johnjbarton (talk) 15:02, 1 August 2025 (UTC)

145.82.116.253 (talk) 07:51, 29 October 2025 (UTC)

 Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. ScrabbleTiles (talk) 07:53, 29 October 2025 (UTC)