3.5 Genetic Code of the Universe Discussion II
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One can argue that our universe appears to be finely tuned. For example, had the energy density in the early universe been much lower (and negative), the universe would have rapidly collapsed; were it higher, the universe would have expanded so quickly that galaxies would have never formed. Is it asking too much of science to explain such features? Should we accept them as lucky accidents? Or, as some would argue, acts of divine providence?
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January 21, 2021 at 10:32 am
The multiverse provides us with a satisfactory answer to this question: In the multitude of universes, all options are open, all variations can and will happen. We just happen to live in a universe where we note the conditions or, if you like, finely tuned elements.
To note that other universes might have intelligent life dealing with exactly the same questions, yet under totally different circumstances/ laws/ constants etc. -
March 5, 2021 at 12:26 pm
The multiverse theory is, in my opinion, a mathematical construct with no basis in reality. The suggestion that there may be a huge number of ‘parallel’ universes is uneconomic, and absurdly extravagant, especially in light of the fact that we see before us only one universe, and that no empirical evidence whatever supports the existence of any others. I’m more comfortable with the possibility that multiple universes exist only as superpositions of an unresolved quantum reality, and that, for reasons we may not understand, our singular universe is the one which has precipitated from an infinitely large number of possible (but unrealized) formulations.
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January 2, 2022 at 3:51 pm
This is an obvious problem to be explained, and the infinite experiments model of the multiverse could be a valid explanation
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February 21, 2022 at 3:07 am
This would take us back to the anthropic principle. Obviously, the universe´s conditions are hospitable to us, or we would not be here to observe this (our) universe. So there is no lucky accident, but inversely, the laws were not ´made´ to make our existence possible. As Klaus Cormann says, ´other universes might have intelligent life dealing with exactly the same questions, yet under totally different circumstances/ laws/ constants ´. If these manifestations of life reasoned the same way like us, that would make another lucky accident (and so on ad infinitum).
It´s like when you look at evolution: Nature did not set out to make us. We are just one variant whose development was possible under the evolutionary constraints.
Most importantly: No reason at all to talk about divine providence. I agree with Richard Dawkins and Sam Harris on all points here.-
March 7, 2022 at 8:50 am
I agree with Ines – Evolution is blind, it steps from one position to another – if the new position is more favourable it becomes the ‘new norm’, if not, it is an evolutionary cul de sac.
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September 7, 2022 at 8:19 am
Infinite experiments model of the multiverse could be a valid explanation
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October 6, 2022 at 3:32 am
Science and research have ideas that may seem outrageous at times, but then the money from research tries to keep alive the basis for an economy.
So the golden rule is better ideas for better economies- industrial, electronic, or quantum.
The research sees the info gaps and pursues the edge of knowledge. This isn t wrong, it is progress.
Anthropic designs in the universe allow for better physics.
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July 13, 2023 at 5:12 am
I think both ideas should be accepted, until one of them proves their theories with more rational arguments.
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