The forum discussion centers on the probability of star and galaxy formation within the context of multiverse theories, referencing Martin Rees' "Just Six Numbers" and Victor Stenger's "The Fallacy of Fine-Tuning." Rees argues that the probability is low due to the critical values of six fundamental constants necessary for structure formation, while Stenger suggests that varying these constants could lead to stable environments. Participants express skepticism about the multiverse concept, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of the laws of physics and the relationships between these constants. The discussion highlights the complexity and speculative nature of current theories regarding the multiverse and structure formation.
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Well, I don't know how much of a long shot they are. They are certainly very rare, given current observational evidence. There's no question about that. But it would be a very interesting discovery if we found even one in the visible universe.Chronos said:I agree Gurzadyan and Penrose is a stretch. Strictly an opinion, but, it appears cosmic strings are a long shot at present.