Re: TOBS: From nothing?

On 2 Dec 2003 06:16:28 -0800, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (JaBrIoL) wrote:

>All
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> Can experts now explain the origin of the universe? Many scientists,
>uncomfortable with the idea that the universe was created by a higher
>intelligence, speculate that by some mechanism it created itself out
>of nothing. Does that sound reasonable to you? Such speculations
>usually involve some variation of a theory (inflationary universe
>model) conceived in 1979 by physicist Alan Guth. Yet, more recently,
>Dr. Guth admitted that his theory "does not explain how the universe
>arose from nothing." Dr. Andrei Linde was more explicit in a
>Scientific American article: "Explaining this initial
>singularity—where and when it all began—still remains the most
>intractable problem of modern cosmology."
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>If experts cannot really explain either the origin or the early
>development of our universe, should we not look elsewhere for an
>explanation? Indeed, you have valid reasons to consider some evidence
>that many have overlooked but that may give you real insight on this
>issue. The evidence includes the precise measurements of four
>fundamental forces that are responsible for all properties and changes
>affecting matter. At the mere mention of fundamental forces, some may
>hesitate, thinking, ‘That's solely for physicists.' Not so. The basic
>facts are worth considering because they affect us.

So, basically, if there's something we can't explain (yet?), then
let's just make something up...

Regards, JaM

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