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A simple question. (Note: Not for the dumb!) - Flaxative - 2009-04-02
If the theory of the Big Bang were to be reversed in such a way that the hypothesis that a large explosion caused the universe to exist would be considered null and void, would the general scientific public raise and outcry and protest against the new idea or would they instead realize that an explosion with a force of a 1,000,000,000 Castle Bravos (a dry-fuel thermonuclear hydrogen bomb developed as a test subject with a force of 15 megatons of TNT that was nicknamed "Shrimp" (Castle Bravo was actually the name of the experiment, not the bomb) and dropped on Bikini Atoll) could not and would not create matter and then accept the theory and discard the old one or would there be a possible third conclusion to the inevitable question of which I am writing that may take a completely different path from the paths I have already established such as possible merging the two to form a unison theory which would then explain many of the secrets of the universe that have not already been discovered (in my opinion, these secrets would be things that go with the laws of physics and nature (which means it is not a theoretical happening but some thing that has been observed and is a valid truth) such as gravity) to form a grand theory in which all the thoughts of all the most prestigious scientists in the world would collaborate to form a hypothesis, nay, a truth accepted by all of man?
(Wow, that was all one sentence)
Short version:What would happen if the theory of the Big Bang was wrong?
EDIT:By that I mean we discover the real reason the universe was created.
A simple question. (Note: Not for the dumb!) - Cyadd - 2009-04-02
What is to say it isn't wrong now?
A simple question. (Note: Not for the dumb!) - rassilon - 2009-04-02
Too run-on; didn't read. Here's all I can say on that subject:
“There is a theory which states that if ever for any reason anyone discovers what exactly the Universe is for and why it is here it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another that states that this has already happened.” —Douglas Adams
A simple question. (Note: Not for the dumb!) - Takebacker - 2009-04-02
Flaxative Wrote:Short version:What would happen if the theory of the Big Bang was wrong?
Religion +1?
A simple question. (Note: Not for the dumb!) - Flaxative - 2009-04-02
I am stating that what will happen when we find the real reason the universe was created. I know that there is a chance that the current theory is wrong, but it cannot be proven wrong until we discover the real reason or at least a better theory.
A simple question. (Note: Not for the dumb!) - Russt - 2009-04-02
Periods. Use them.
Personally I don't see the value in knowing how the universe was created. We can believe things, and we can spend billions trying to create more concrete evidence, but it doesn't really lead anywhere.
A simple question. (Note: Not for the dumb!) - Beaner - 2009-04-02
we would need to find another theory to explain the origin of the universe. i mean that is why we have theories, we research, try to prove them and discard them as we move along and collect knowledge. a theory is just an educated guess that has a high chance of being right.
A simple question. (Note: Not for the dumb!) - Flaxative - 2009-04-02
Russt Wrote:Periods. Use them.
Personally I don't see the value in knowing how the universe was created. We can believe things, and we can spend billions trying to create more concrete evidence, but it doesn't really lead anywhere.
It shows how particles can be formed from pure energy, and it also gives us the opportunity of understanding the way particles interact.
At the periods thing, it was a joke.
A simple question. (Note: Not for the dumb!) - Zpyke - 2009-04-02
Flaxative Wrote:If the theory of the Big Bang were to be reversed in such a way that the hypothesis that a large explosion caused the universe to exist would be considered null and void, would the general scientific public raise and outcry and protest against the new idea or would they instead realize that an explosion with a force of a 1,000,000,000 Castle Bravos (a dry-fuel thermonuclear hydrogen bomb developed as a test subject with a force of 15 megatons of TNT that was nicknamed "Shrimp" (Castle Bravo was actually the name of the experiment, not the bomb) and dropped on Bikini Atoll) could not and would not create matter and then accept the theory and discard the old one or would there be a possible third conclusion to the inevitable question of which I am writing that may take a completely different path from the paths I have already established such as possible merging the two to form a unison theory which would then explain many of the secrets of the universe that have not already been discovered (in my opinion, these secrets would be things that go with the laws of physics and nature (which means it is not a theoretical happening but some thing that has been observed and is a valid truth) such as gravity) to form a grand theory in which all the thoughts of all the most prestigious scientists in the world would collaborate to form a hypothesis, nay, a truth accepted by all of man?
(Wow, that was all one sentence)
Short version:What would happen if the theory of the Big Bang was wrong?
EDIT:By that I mean we discover the real reason the universe was created.
I think I see what they mean by "wall of text." I tend to lose my place, even in books, when it's one big paragraph. More so when it's one long fragmented and run-on sentence.
Well, yeah, I personally believe that the big bang theory is just a substitute for having nothing. I mean, something to start with. An imaginary starting point to get the brain thinking of ideas is much more useful than imaginary numbers that just prove what you already know.
And yeah, scientists would finally dispel the big bang theory, and adopt the new one. And hell, let's face it. It's better than that horrible 7 day theory that everyone is convinced is true. You know the one I'm talking about.
(That's my opinion, so don't get offended by that last part if you believe in it.)
A simple question. (Note: Not for the dumb!) - JoeTang - 2009-04-02
Flaxative Wrote:It shows how particles can be formed from pure energy, and it also gives us the opportunity of understanding the way particles interact.
How would knowing how the universe was created show us how particles can be formed from pure energy?
That's like saying that if you know penis + vagina = baby, you understand hereditary genetics.
A simple question. (Note: Not for the dumb!) - Flaxative - 2009-04-02
JoeTang Wrote:How would knowing how the universe was created show us how particles can be formed from pure energy?
That's like saying that if you know blank + blank = baby, you understand hereditary genetics.
Um, I'm just going to censor that for my quote. What the pineapple?
A simple question. (Note: Not for the dumb!) - FelixTM - 2009-04-02
I came in for some lulz.
I saw someone had to censor "penis" and "vagina" because it was too much to handle, apparently.
I left wholly satisfied.
A simple question. (Note: Not for the dumb!) - JoeTang - 2009-04-02
FelixTM Wrote:I came in for some lulz.
I saw someone had to censor "penis" and "vagina" because it was too much to handle, apparently.
I left wholly satisfied.
I was considering posting it as ponos and vagoo. I guess I should have, lest I scar some virgin eyes.
A simple question. (Note: Not for the dumb!) - Greg22 - 2009-04-03
I may already be too late, as I didn't even feel like skimming through this silly "HOW'D I GET HERE GUISE" bullshark, but..
inb4 religious beliefs argument, inb4 sarcastic moderator post followed by thread lock, inb4 athiests coming in saying "U CALIN ME DUMB", and inb4 a similar thread is made in a more appropriate section to have more serious responses.
A simple question. (Note: Not for the dumb!) - FelixTM - 2009-04-03
Greg Wrote:I may already be too late, as I didn't even feel like skimming through this silly "HOW'D I GET HERE GUISE" bullshark, but..
inb4 religious beliefs argument, inb4 sarcastic moderator post followed by thread lock, inb4 athiests coming in saying "U CALIN ME DUMB", and inb4 a similar thread is made in a more appropriate section to have more serious responses.
Dude, whoa. This thread is better than that. It's about penises and vaginas now.
A simple question. (Note: Not for the dumb!) - Dyxanije - 2009-04-03
FelixTM Wrote:Dude, whoa. This thread is better than that. It's about blank and blank now.
About what?
A simple question. (Note: Not for the dumb!) - JoeTang - 2009-04-03
Dyxanije Wrote:About what?
It's about
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and
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A simple question. (Note: Not for the dumb!) - MetaSeraphim - 2009-04-03
Dyxanije Wrote:Blank blank?
What did you say?
A simple question. (Note: Not for the dumb!) - Dyxanije - 2009-04-03
JoeTang Wrote:It's aboutWHAT? YOU CANNOT MENTION THOSE ON THE FORUMS OF A CHILDREN'S GAME! WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF THEY KNEW THOSE EXISTED?
Spoilerand
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MetaSeraphim Wrote:Blank blank blank?
Blank and blank. It is pretty blankin' easy to understand.
A simple question. (Note: Not for the dumb!) - FelixTM - 2009-04-03
MetaSeraphim Wrote:HURF DURF?
Blankin' reblank.