Almost uncontrollable fascination with astro/quantum physics

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This discussion centers on the fascination with astrophysics and quantum physics, particularly the complexities of the universe as studied by renowned astrophysicists like Stephen Hawking. Participants express a desire to understand concepts such as string theory and the nature of multiple dimensions. The conversation raises questions about the limitations of human cognition in grasping these profound mysteries, with humorous references to quantifying understanding in percentages, akin to a dog's capability of understanding algebra.

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I'm wondering if I'm alone, but I have this huge fascination with how the universe and everything works, like other dimensions, string theory, all that stuff. Basically everything that astrophysicist like Stephen hawking study. I would almost give up winning the lottery if I could know and understand everything about the universe.

Would anyone else actually give up something like this to understand all of the universes mysteries? Are our tiny brains even capable? Like animals aren't capable of understanding calculus. Some things that just blow my mind, like how can the universe have no center? Things like that make me realize how primitive our minds are? Or just trying to imagine a 4th space dimension. It's so hard, yet there could be 10+ space dimensions. It just blows my mind!

I guess my real question is, are our brains even capable of coming close to understanding all these deep mysteries? If you could put a percentage on it, what would it be? Like a dog is 5% capable of understanding algebra.
 
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jman said:
If you could put a percentage on it, what would it be?

Eleventy three percent and five doubloons.
 
jman said:
I guess my real question is, are our brains even capable of coming close to understanding all these deep mysteries? If you could put a percentage on it, what would it be? Like a dog is 5% capable of understanding algebra.
This is nonsense, sorry.
 

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