Is the Big Bang Just an Event in an Existing Space/Time Fabric?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the idea that humans have limited knowledge and may be wrong about certain things. The question is raised about why we assume that the Big Bang was a small point containing all the mass of the universe, when it could potentially be explained by an energy converting process caused by two black holes. However, this theory would contradict observed behavior of the Universe and is not supported by scientific methods.
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another philosphical Q. i make notion that from what we have learned over the life of humans, is that we don't know too much, and for some things we were just wrong.

i ponder this Q, why do we write The Big Bang at time=0 as a very small point that contains all the mass of the universe. can't it just be an "event" in an existing space/time fabric, as example, perhaps two super-duper-massive black holes eating each other and the result was the release of observable mass/energy? basically an energy converting process that converts lots of dark energy into non-dark energy ??
 
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Physics_Kid said:
as a very small point that contains all the mass of the universe
We don't.

Physics_Kid said:
cant it just be an "event" in an existing space/time fabric, as example, perhaps two super-duper-massive black holes eating each other and the result was the release of observable mass/energy? basically an energy converting process that converts lots of dark energy into non-dark energy ??
This would violate observations of how the Universe behaves and has been behaving. You are basically just presenting buzzwords here. This is not how physics (or any science) is done.
 

What is the Big Bang Theory?

The Big Bang Theory is a scientific theory that explains the origin and evolution of the universe. It proposes that the universe began as a singularity, a point of infinite density and temperature, and then rapidly expanded and cooled over billions of years.

How was the Big Bang Theory developed?

The Big Bang Theory was developed through observations and mathematical calculations by scientists such as Edwin Hubble, Albert Einstein, and Georges Lemaitre. These scientists studied the movement and composition of galaxies, the cosmic microwave background radiation, and the laws of physics to support the theory.

Is the Big Bang Theory widely accepted?

Yes, the Big Bang Theory is widely accepted by the scientific community as the best explanation for the origin and evolution of the universe. However, it is still an ongoing area of research as scientists continue to gather new evidence and refine the theory.

What evidence supports the Big Bang Theory?

There are several pieces of evidence that support the Big Bang Theory, including the observed expansion of the universe, the abundance of light elements such as hydrogen and helium, and the cosmic microwave background radiation. Additionally, the predictions made by the theory have been confirmed by various observations and experiments.

What happened before the Big Bang?

The concept of "before" the Big Bang is difficult to understand, as the Big Bang is thought to be the beginning of time and space. Some theories propose that the universe cycles through periods of expansion and contraction, with each cycle starting with a Big Bang. However, this is still a topic of ongoing research and debate.

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