The discussion revolves around the nature of the universe's geometry, specifically whether a flat or open universe implies infinity, and the implications of these geometries on the amount of matter in the universe. Participants explore theoretical models, cosmological implications, and the relationship between observable and total universe size.
Participants express differing views on whether flat or open universes can be finite, and there is no consensus on the implications of these geometries for the universe's size and matter content. The discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing perspectives.
Limitations include the dependence on definitions of "flat" and "open," as well as unresolved mathematical and conceptual steps regarding the implications of infinite versus finite universes.
Producing the 'right' answer for the wrong reasons is more often called astrology than science.turbo-1 said:...The fact that he did not successfully predict the frequency distribution (due to absorption and re-radiation at lower and lower frequencies) does not diminish the acheivement of accurately predicting the magnitude of the signal.