Whereas this question hasn’t been conclusively answered, my speculation is that it didn’t and that if it will be answered, I will be vindicated.
Sean Caroll tackles the topic here
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This particular universe might have had a sort of beginning (a fifth dimensional star collapsed in on itself and created a 4-dimensional space), but the optimal word here is “particular.”
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John, does this mean that in another universe I am as clever as you?
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I think that’s this universe 🙂
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Oh dear, my high impression of you was obviously at fault then. 😉
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Hariod that question reminds me of a sketch with John Oliver? and Stephen Hawking.
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“Okay, you’re book smart Hawking, but are you street smart?” Hahahahaha.
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I have no issue with this. People should be reminded this is speculation.
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I’ve heard some interesting theories recently regarding black holes and multiverses. I emphasise heard because most of the explanation went over my head.
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Here’s a really great, easy to read, article on just that:
http://sci-techuniverse.blogspot.com.br/2015/07/big-bang-nixed-our-universe-evolved.html
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That was a great article!!! Thank you.
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Lol that’s me right there! I love to listen and learn new things.. But at a certain point, I’m lost!! But I’ve heard those too!!
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I also get lost once in a while
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Black holes get over my head.
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Just be careful you don’t get sucked into one and it really won’t matter if they get over your head or beneath your dignity.
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Barry you can be funny. I will remember this
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Yeah, what John said. Sean Caroll’s great btw.
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Yes, Sean is quite good
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Semantics and scientific terms are important here. Cosmologists and astrophysicists do not equate our observable “universe” with the entirety of the “cosmos” (which may contain multiple universes and/or dimensions). From the perspective of science, our universe did in fact have a beginning – the so-called “big bang;” although, science does not yet know what triggered it nor whether the larger cosmos is finite, infinite, temporary, or perpetual.
One scientific hypothesis suggests that our universe came into being as a result of interactions between two or more dimensional planes nearly 14 billion years ago.
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Many scientists, most of them named Jim, believe our universe sprung from Donald Trump’s hair.
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Jim Bob “Bubba” Buttlicker? Didn’t he get a doctorate degree from Liberty University?
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3, I believe.
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Drumpfs’ hair will be responsible for many things by the end of this election cycle, I think
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I think the biggest problem with cosmology is the failure by those in the field to clearly explain their concepts. Religionists hear a scientist say there could be a beginning to the universe, doesn’t wait for the rest and claims his holy book has been vndicated
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Yes, that’s true. Having been close to the scientific community for much of my life, the problem of communicating complex scientific concepts in simple terms to the general public has weighed heavily on their minds. It’s no easy task, and scientists freely admit they are not best suited to do it. Some have suggested science employ public relations firms like corporations do, but that costs money and academics aren’t the richest people in the world.
Hopefully, my previous comment enlightened some readers of this blog on the essential difference between our known universe and the unknown cosmos.
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I am not sure this is an important question, but it is an interesting one. Here is one idea I had about it, although I cannot say I believe in it (it is just a speculation): https://denkblasen.wordpress.com/2015/07/15/ripping-apart-the-vacuum/
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No, just an interesting question to ask.
I will read the link later, thanks for sharing
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In another part of the interview Sean Carroll comments on atheism. I am an unabashed fan of Sean Carroll:
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