Bernhard Riemann once claimed: “The value of non-Euclidean geometry lies in its ability to liberate us from preconceived ideas in preparation for the time when exploration of physical laws might demand some geometry other than the Euclidean.” His prophesy was realized later with Einstein’s general theory of relativity. It is futile to expect one “correct geometry” as is evident in the dispute as to whether elliptical, Euclidean or hyperbolic geometry is the “best” model for our universe. Henri Poincaré, in Science and Hypothesis (New York: Dover, 1952, pp. 49-50) expressed it this way.

The interesting thing about science coming at it from the outside is looking for experiments that might help us see the universe in ways we might not of before.

“Simple experiments” by analogy that lead us further to see the early universe in diverse ways?