The Garcia–Link Cosmic Network Hypothesis: A Conceptual Framework for Recursive, Non-Hierarchical Black-Hole-Associated Cosmological Connectivity

Abstract

This conceptual white paper introduces the Garcia–Link Cosmic Network Hypothesis, a speculative framework for exploring whether universe-like domains could participate in a persistent, recursive, non-hierarchical network associated with black-hole interiors and wormhole-like or topology-changing connections. Rather than treating universes solely as isolated domains or as members of a simple parent–offspring hierarchy, the hypothesis considers a graph-like architecture in which domains may possess multiple connections, including cross-lineage connections, and in which additional universe-like nodes may arise along existing connectivity structures. The proposal is intentionally presented as a conceptual hypothesis rather than an established physical theory. It does not assert that astrophysical black holes are traversable wormholes, that known black holes demonstrably contain other universes, or that the proposed network currently follows from general relativity or a validated theory of quantum gravity. Instead, it identifies a specific topology for mathematical investigation and comparison with existing research on black-hole cosmology, baby universes, wormholes, topology change, multiboundary geometries, and third quantization. A preliminary literature review identifies substantial prior work concerning black-hole-generated universes, branching and joining cosmologies, wormhole-connected domains, and multi-boundary spacetime structures. The potentially distinctive element considered here is therefore narrowed to the proposed combination of persistent recursive connectivity, intermediate-node formation, and repeated cross-lineage connectivity within a single network architecture. The paper outlines requirements for mathematical formalization, identifies conditions under which the proposal could fail, and proposes a staged research program for determining whether the architecture admits a physically meaningful realization. A secondary extension is presented as a direction for future investigation rather than as part of the primary hypothesis.