Accelerated Expansion of Space question

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of the accelerated expansion of the universe, exploring various hypotheses and interpretations of this phenomenon. Participants examine the implications of the Big Bang, the nature of space, and the potential influences of vacuum pressure and dark energy, while addressing misconceptions about the universe's structure and expansion.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant proposes that the universe's expansion could be explained by vacuum pressure and a tendency towards uniformity, drawing analogies from biology and industrial vacuums.
  • Another participant challenges the notion of a center or edge to the universe, stating that the Big Bang occurred everywhere and that space does not require an external area to expand into.
  • A participant expresses confusion regarding the nature of the universe's expansion, questioning whether it resembles a shockwave and what exists outside of occupied space.
  • Further clarification is sought on the concept of occupied space, with a participant questioning the absence of an edge and expressing skepticism about the idea of a limitless universe.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants exhibit disagreement regarding the nature of the universe's expansion, the existence of a center or edge, and the implications of these concepts. There is no consensus on the explanations for the accelerated expansion or the nature of space beyond occupied regions.

Contextual Notes

Some statements reflect misunderstandings of cosmological principles, such as the nature of the Big Bang and the structure of the universe. The discussion includes speculative reasoning and analogies that may not align with established scientific understanding.

  • #31
What if space is absolute and just time is relative?

Ok, I'll leave that discussion at that point. I have read good analogies which prove my idea is not correct, so please negate above.
 
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  • #32
hammock said:
Ok, I'll leave that discussion at that point. I have read good analogies which prove my idea is not correct, so please negate above.

Will do! It's good to see you've done your own research and learned from it; to then admit your mistake is for bonus points.
 

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