Is There a Limit to Our Understanding of the Universe?

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The discussion centers on the limitations of human knowledge, particularly in the field of astronomy. A new member expresses curiosity about whether there are inherent limits to human intelligence and understanding of the universe. They acknowledge that while some questions may remain unanswered in our lifetime, progress in knowledge is continuous and often built upon by future generations. The conversation touches on the idea that language shapes our understanding of the world, suggesting that the constraints of language may also limit our comprehension of complex phenomena. The thread also includes a reminder about adhering to forum posting rules, emphasizing the importance of reporting rule violations rather than responding to them.
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Im new on this forum. I hope that this is where this discussion belong.

On my time off work, I take my mind off it by looking for basic information on a certain subject. Lately it's been science (specifically astronomy). As I search for answers, it's come to my attention that we have limited knowledge in our understanding of our universe and how it works.

Realizing this I've begun to wonder if there's no limit to our intelligence or if there will ever be a time that we just won't understand certain phenomena. Obviously there will be things that won't get answered in our lifetime, but we make some progress then someone else carries on.

What do you guys think?
 
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It's good to place-hold "knowledge" in some mailable/palpable form; such as language. If you warrant that, then you can possibly accept the notion that, 'The limits of your language mean the limits of your world.'
 
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