Origin of Universe: Alternative Theory

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The discussion centers on alternative theories to the Big Bang regarding the origin of the universe. One proposed theory suggests that the universe may be cyclical, involving the merging of black holes into a singularity that could eventually explode, initiating a new universe. Participants highlight the challenge of explaining the fine-tuning of universal constants, which either points to a creator or the existence of multiple universes with varying constants. The complexity of understanding the universe's creation is acknowledged as a daunting task.

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  • Understanding of the Big Bang Theory
  • Familiarity with black hole physics
  • Knowledge of universal constants and their implications
  • Concept of multiverse theory
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  • Research cyclical universe theories and their implications
  • Explore the concept of fine-tuning in cosmology
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  • Investigate the role of black holes in cosmic evolution
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Astronomers, physicists, cosmologists, and anyone interested in theories of the universe's origin and the implications of universal constants.

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Is there any other theory except for the big bang which explains the origin of the universe satisfactorily and which has not been ruled out as yet?
 
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i thought that the big bang continues by the reunion of black holes in one big black hole that would explode when reaching the critical mass starting the universe again.

modern scientists can't explain the perfect tuning of the universal constants that allow the starts to last that much or that permit life to exist. So they have three choices: accept the existence of a creator that sets this constants or accept the existence of more than one universe with different universal constants

anyhow understanding the creation of the universe is something beyond our capacities since we can even really understand something as common as "infinite"

myself i vow not to think about these things anymore, last time i almost got totally nuts
 

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