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Ultraflatness is a concept in theoretical physics that refers to the idea that our universe might be one of many in a vast multiverse, with each universe having a slightly different set of physical constants. This concept is often discussed in the context of string theory and the anthropic principle. The term "ultraflat" was coined by physicist Leonard Susskind to describe a scenario where the cosmological constant, which determines the energy density of empty space, is extremely small compared to the Planck scale. In this scenario, the universe would be extremely flat, meaning that the curvature of spacetime is negligible. This would have significant implications for the nature of dark energy and the fate of the universe. Ultraflatness is a speculative idea and is not yet supported by experimental evidence. However, it is an active area of research in theoretical physics.