B Did energy begin to exist? Can energy exist without space and time?

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The discussion centers on whether energy began to exist at the Big Bang and if it can exist without space and time. Participants highlight the need for a clear definition of energy, noting that it is fundamentally a numerical concept rather than a tangible object. The idea of something "beginning to exist" before time is considered contradictory, complicating the inquiry. Additionally, it is suggested that the Big Bang may not represent the true beginning of the universe, as the concept of a "start" is not well-defined. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the complexities surrounding the nature of energy and its relationship with time and space.
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Did energy begin to exist at the Big Bang? Can energy exist without space and time?

Or don't we know?

When I've tried to research this I get a mix of different answers. I have virtually no understanding of science or physics in general FYI.
 
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Atheism_is_True said:
Did energy begin to exist at the Big Bang? Can energy exist without space and time?
Well, first you have to define what you mean by energy.

You can start with the basics. It is not a thing. It is a number.

https://www.feynmanlectures.caltech.edu/I_04.html

The notion of something "beginning to exist" before time exists is something of an oxymoron. You'll have to put your question on much firmer footing before it can be answered.
 
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Atheism_is_True said:
Did energy begin to exist at the Big Bang? Can energy exist without space and time?
The Big Bang was not the start of the universe. Whatever a "start" is is not even defined. It would be a discontinuity of time.
 

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