SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Pastimes : Don't Ask Rambi
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: carranza2 who wrote (66003)11/30/2004 9:49:53 PM
From: JF Quinnelly  Read Replies (1) of 71178
 
I recall reading that a small disturbance in the manner in which the Big Bang took place would have lead to a dead universe with no stars, no planets, and no life. A very special, very narrow set of physical conditions beginning with the Big Bang were required to create life and, ultimately, consciousness. I am no scientific expert, and obviously cannot argue the point logically, but if this is true, then the fact that we are conscious beings is indeed remarkable.

This is called "the anthropic cosmological principle", and Oxford publishes a book on the subject:

amazon.com
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2025 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News