I Am Fascinated By Science, Religion, and Philosophy

A thought experiment about the universe:

If we start with the assumption that our current laws of chemistry and physics came into existence in the first few moments of expansion following the big bang, is it fair to say that a change in the original conditions would have created a different set of laws or, were our current laws of chemistry and physics necessary for the initial formation of our universe?

An additional question following from this: If there was a change in those laws, would intelligent life arise in some form, [i]ie.[/i] is intelligent life a guaranteed outcome?

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SomeLikeItHot ·

The Big Bang?

Bushranger · 70-79, M

@SomeLikeItHot Yes, the big bang. Remember, this is a thought experiment. You know, something that requires you to step outside your comfort zone and exercise you imagination.

SomeLikeItHot ·

@Bushranger
Why start with crap though.
The Big Bang died with Hawking.

Bushranger · 70-79, M

Ah, another enlightened soul. So I guess that imagination is not something you are comfortable with. Well, it was nice to meet you, have a good life.

SomeLikeItHot ·

@Bushranger
Obviously one who can’t handle much besides their POV.

Bushranger · 70-79, M

@SomeLikeItHot I'm asking a question that requires some thought and imagination. If you can't handle that, that's OK.

SomeLikeItHot ·

@Bushranger
You are quite assuming and insulting.
Might want to check yourself in the mirror or hide like you do here.

Bushranger · 70-79, M

@SomeLikeItHot Well, you are obviously uncomfortable with the question which implies that you are also uncomfortable with using your imagination. I'm sorry if felt insulted by this, but there's nothing I can really do about it.

SomeLikeItHot ·

@Bushranger
Keep insulting you don’t have a clue to anything spiritual.