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Brian Austin Green discusses a concept he refers to as "fuel" related to a quantum field, which he claims provides an outward rush of space. This discussion centers around the inflationary period of the universe and dark energy, although these concepts are not accurately described as quantum fields. The consensus is that pop-science presentations, such as the one Green is involved in, should not be taken seriously for educational purposes, as they often prioritize entertainment over factual accuracy.

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Starting at about 15:15 in the video, he talks about a "fuel", related to a quantum field, that provides outward rush of space, and its virtually possible to use up. What is he talking about, anyone know? Sounds a little funny to me!

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This is a pop-sci presentation that I would not take seriously. The "fuel" he seems to be talking about is either whatever it was (we don't know) that fueled the inflationary period, or dark energy although I'm not aware that either one is a "quantum field", or what he has in mind for that in this case. In any case, I would suggest you learn cosmology from testbooks, not pop-sci presentations.

In the very brief amount of it I watched, he illustrated the big bang as an explosion in space which is just silly. He knows better, but pop-sci presentation are not education, they are entertainment.
 
Pop science videos are not valid references for PF discussion.

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