Is Expansion Possible Without Contraction in the Universe?

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The discussion centers on the philosophical and scientific implications of expansion and contraction in the universe. It asserts that the concept of expansion without contraction is fundamentally flawed, as it suggests a linear scaling of matter that does not align with current scientific understanding. The conversation also touches on societal interpretations of these terms, questioning whether expansion in one area inevitably leads to contradictions in another. The discussion raises the historical context of the universe's expansion since the Big Bang, emphasizing that contraction has not been observed post-Big Bang.

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Can you have expansion without contraction?
 
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It's a meaningless question, because it's like supposing that all matter is expanding linearly (or otherwise) in scale. The most simple explanation is that it isn't.
 
Perhaps the OP postulates the question relating more to society than science? One can also analyze the word 'contradiction'. Does it mean the opposite of expansion, that is, some form of compression, or does it mean that expansion in a field in society will lead to it being contradictory?
 
Can something go left without going right?
 
Has the universe ever gone through a period of contraction, since the Big Bang?
 

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