Where did the Universe come from?
Part 1: Einstein’s Big Blunder
100 years ago, Albert Einstein published three papers that rocked the world. These papers proved the existence of the atom, introduced the theory of relativity, and described quantum mechanics.
Pretty good debut for a 26 year old scientist, huh?
His equations for relativity indicated that the universe was expanding. This bothered him, because if it was expanding, it must have had a beginning and a beginner.
Since neither of these appealed to him, Einstein introduced a ‘fudge factor’ that ensured a ‘steady state’ universe, one that had no beginning or end.
But in 1929, Edwin Hubble showed that the furthest galaxies were fleeing away from each other, just as the Big Bang model predicted. So in 1931, Einstein embraced what would later be known as the Big Bang theory, saying, “This is the most beautiful and satisfactory explanation of creation to which I have ever listened.” He referred to the ‘fudge factor’ to achieve a steady-state universe as the biggest blunder of his career.
As I’ll explain during the next couple of days, Einstein’s theories have been thoroughly proved and verified by experiments and measurements. But there’s an even more important implication of Einstein’s discovery. Not only does the universe have a beginning, but time itself, our own dimension of cause and effect, began with the Big Bang.
That’s right — time itself does not exist before then. The very line of time begins with that creation event. Matter, energy, time and space were created in an instant by an intelligence outside of space and time.
About this intelligence, Albert Einstein wrote in his book “The World As I See It” that the harmony of natural law “Reveals an intelligence of such superiority that, compared with it, all the systematic thinking and acting of human beings is an utterly insignificant reflection.”*
He went on to write, “Everyone who is seriously involved in the pursuit of science becomes convinced that a spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe–a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.”*
Pretty significant statement, wouldn’t you say?
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s installment: “Bird Droppings on my Telescope.”
Respectfully Submitted,
Perry Marshall
*Einstein quotes are from “Einstein and Religion: Physics and Theology” by Max Jammer
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I do not believe in Big-bang theory.
Lets say if Big-bang happened….
According to big bang theory, everything began from ‘a point of
infinite temperature, infinite density, infinitesimal in size that is
physically indescribable, mathematically unverifiable, beyond all
conceptions of space and time.’
Does it sound like a scientific theory? Now where did that ‘point’ come from?…
Creation implies Creator
Universe is the handy work of God and not by evolution as people says.
if there is something “supernatural” that we associate to time zero then how will u prove that its something that is “present”?? every one says god is omnipotent, how can this be answered? many religions portray gods with magical powers and all of them associate them to human/animal forms..what about that??
Are black holes real and have enough power to destroy our milky way?
what is time?
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The uncaused cause idea still baffles me, can be such a thing. Is there a better way to explai the examples mentioned i do not understand. Why we all agree that we really do not the origins, and cannot explain them
All the research and studies undergoing today have their roots in the basic laws discovered few hundred years ago. It seems that human intellect has come to a halt as we are unable to explain many things.Is it true that the time has come, we start looking for the knowledge that is “unknown” to us rather than trying to explain “everything” with the few existig laws? Can ancient scriptures show us the way? For example ancient hindu(indian) scriptures like VEDAs & UPANISHADs depict the knowledge we possess today and much more that is beyond our existing laws.Please do answer……….
Dear Vivek:
I would like to comment on the different points you make in your post in the order you present them.
Yes, all the research and studies done today have their roots on knowledge gained not only in the last hundred years alone but even much farther back. This is in the nature of human knowledge and certainly so in science. This is like climbing a staircase. In order to reach the second rung yoiu must first reach the first, and so on.
You say: “It seems that human intelect has come to a halt as we are unable to explain many things.” I must assume you do not mean “intelect has come to a halt” but progress in our accumulation of knowledge, which is quite different.
I confess I am baffled by this statement since science’s progress is an ever accelerating process and I cannot fathom the possible sources of your perception. Perhaps you would be kind enough to expound on this? Of course there will always be things we do not understand as yet about the observable universe, that seems too to be in the nature of things. But that will not stop science’s inexorable progress toward greater knowledge!
Of course, if you are dissatisfied with science’s progress, you can look for other sources of knowledge, such as the Ancient Scriptures, but this will no longer be science!
You seem to believe that science is trying to explain “everything” with a few ancient laws. I beg to differ. Two examples should suffice. Quantum Mechanics went far beyond Newton Mechanics (and Laws) and Einstein’s Theory of Relativity quite expanded our understanding on the true nature of the observable universe, including the fabric of “empty” space and time.
Cordially,
Hèctor
Hi Hector:
Even atheistic philosophers of science agree that science was stillborn in the cultures of the Greeks, Chinese and the Muslims.
If Zeus or any of the Greek gods was in charge we would never expect anything but chaos , Buddah was a man and Allah is capricious, he can do anything for any reason. It was faith in the orderly creator God of the Bible that birthed modern science in Christian,Post Reformation Europe.
Not one law of nature or major branch of science was founded by an atheist/evolutionists , they were all Bible believing Christians.
Your argument does not line up with the facts and seems nothing but sour grapes to me.
With out the Law Giver why expect to find laws?
Dear Forest:
Science, as we know it today, did not develop in the cultures of the Greeks, Chinese and Muslims, because it did not occur to anyone at the time to corroborate their ideas and conceptions by experimentation, that is to say, letting the observable universe itself provide the evidence. It took a long time for a Galileo Galilei to bring forth this (at the time) extraordinary innovation to man’s search for knowledge. That is why he is, quite deservedly, called the Father of Modern Science. You seem to be of the opinion that religions had something to do with the development of science. I respect your opinion but do not share it. History shows us, time and time again, that science progressed not as a result of but rather in spite of religions. Would you provide some facts or references in support of your opinion so I can consider them?
I fail to see the point of your second paragraph about early scientist believing in the Bible. Darwin himself was rather religious and yet he had the courage to publish his Theory of Evolution knowing quite well it went against the scriptures (and against the believes of his very devoutly christian wife. Now, that took courage!)
You say: “Your argument does not line up with the facts and seems nothing but sour grapes to me.” Pray tell, Sir, which argument and which “facts”. As for the “sour grapes” commentary, I refuse to accept responsibility for your own perceptions. After all, they are yours and yours alone!
Cordially,
Hèctor
Please can you give a detailed explanation of the existence of the universe to help the local people in Uganda understand more.
What will happen as more people continue to clear forets aroung the world given the current global warming concerns?
Clearing forest is certainly something we should try to work towards but what it has to do with “global warming” in one of the coolest summers on record escapes me.
I live in Tennessee and I need a blanket at night in July,global warming?
I meant to say work to avoid.
Dear Perry:
I was disheartened to read your endorsement of Wikipedia as “good”! Any source, wether knowledgable or not can contribute to this site, so it cannot be considered a reliable source. May I suggest an alternative site? Try “Wolfram’s” site (look it up in any search engine). It is a much more reputable site!
Cordially,
Hèctor
form where does life originate?
Hi Priya:
Life information, information requires intelligence, that intelligence is by definition supernatural.
The only candidate for an uncreated intelligence that created time, space , and matter is the Hebraic God, the God of the Bible. All other religions teach that matter is eternal.
Dear, in this universe there are main 5 types of Energies or heat or more we can say boadies and combimes to supreme ONE super natural energy who created this UNIVERSE also all Humes have this Energy within them when these energy come tune and comes in cerain fequency with the help of planets in the uneverse under cerain astro laws many wonder things hapenning………hope why everyboady says Mother earth? because its fem + male enery and more power goes to godess devi …………..O I will expain it later…………………………………………………………………………………………..
Erwin,
Time is a man made convenience, an organizational necessity. TIme is also the limiter in all arguments considering origins.
Hi. I’m completely new to this site, and I haven’t and will probably not have time to explore it completely, but it still hasn’t convinced me. I’m objective, though, so feel completely free to argue. I’ll welcome all ideas, and I promise you I won’t get tired of arguing before you do, unless you keep repeating the same thing.
So, here’s where I don’t agree:
1) Only minds create information/languages. Well, that’s only because non-living things can’t move or cause something. If you put the cleverest human mind into a rock such that the mind inside the rock could still think, the rock still wouldn’t be able to communicate or show signs of language, because it would still have the obstacles of no movement and no sending any kinds of signals to the outside world. Also, when you take a human mind and its “information,” it still boils down to atoms in the brain and all over the body interacting with each other. The mind is based on connections with senses and memory. When you hear the word “Circle,” for example, your mind will most likely go to something that your brain learned to associate with the word. Language is a bunch of symbols which the brain uses to make connections with things he sensed before. Now, DNA, as I understand it, works differently. It works like all other particles — by cause and effect, but with DNA, the effect is much more direct and therefore easier to predict. But just like gravity causes an apple to fall, the contents of the DNA cause atoms to do something that results in wings, for example. But, in the end, it works exactly like everything else.
2) Everything began with the big bang. To be honest, I don’t think there was a big bang, and it doesn’t look likely, seeing as how many laws it violates. The big bounce and similar theories seem much more probable. I also don’t believe there was a beginning to everything. It doesn’t seem likely that, if I travel far enough (if it was possible, of course), perhaps even beyond the borders of the universe, I will find an end of the three dimensions, beyond which there’s no dimension at all. Or, if I travel far, far backwards in time, or far, far forwards in time, I will find an end or a beginning of time. Also, realize that time is a dimension. If time was ever created, God couldn’t exist before it. Why? Because if there was no time, how could there have been a “before” or “after”? Those are clear traits of time.
3) God still doesn’t make sense to me. First of all, he seems to be too human-like (which is understandable, because we are humans, naturally think of ourselves as superior and understand ourselves the best). I don’t really see something beyond our universe “design,” especially something with infinite knowledge, power, and wisdom — because then there wouldn’t even need to be a God; everything would have been designed instantaneously, right at the beginning of everything; because God would be able to predict the future, or all possible futures (depending on what you believe), design everything that was needed in zero time. And everything would automatically play out. But I also don’t think it’s right for an “infinitely wise and kind” God to: 1) punish when there’s no use to anymore, 2) prejudice against animals, gays, and non-believers, 3) have a gender, 4) have a human counterpart, etc.
Anyway, I’m looking forward to responses, and please don’t think I wanted to insult your religion with the statements above (people tend to get surprisingly touchy when it comes to religion). Also, sorry for the length of this comment.
Mirek,
Your #1 is addressed at http://evo2.org/faq
Your #2 – bounce is impossible as entropy makes the energy unusable for a 2nd bounce. If time is just a dimension then there are things outside of it.
3: You’re making a theological proposition about what your idea of a god would or would not do. I am making a logical inference that based on what we see in DNA, it has a designer. We look at reality as we best understand it and form a theology based on that. I propose to you that God very well may create space, time and a universe.
Is it useful to punish people? It certainly is in every good guy / bad guy movie I’ve ever seen.
Prejudice against animals: Not sure what you mean. Is it wrong to kill animals? Are you a vegetarian? Is it wrong for animals to eat other animals?
Is there a logical reason why God could not have a gender? Or that a certain gender could be a better metaphor for understanding God than the other?
Human counterpart: If God wanted man to understand Him, then is it not logical for God to become a man?
And is there any person in history who is anywhere near the equal of Jesus in influence?
See http://evo2.org/faq – scroll to the bottom for further thoughts on this
Perry
How can we travel back in time?
Did Einstein have any clues for travelling in light speed?
What do you think of a theory that a Kvazar whipped out dinosaures?
Do you believe that a massive black holes can bent a time and space so great, that can `take you` on other galaxy? I mean, we are not alone for sure, Nebula is creating for billions of years, and a perfect recipe for starting life is happening right now, a couple of millions light years away.
Is it possible to take us to the edge of the Universe?
Einstein`s theory is about space spreading. But, can you explane me what kind of mass, or an energy can it be, that holds it all together?
The black holes are maybe the answer. They have an ability to suck in entire stars and planets to the other side, while the same one are being ripped on atomic level. Now, the other side of a hole could be the edge of the Universe, where these atoms have a different purpose – it causes spreading, by throwing these life elements to the other side.
Thanks,
Strapa
I think,I can send people to space and other planet with laser.Because the Albert Einstein formula E=MC.C.This formula can change energy to mass and change mass to energy.And laser can carry energy to other place.We can combine two things and make a new things for trave to space.
please send your answer to me.
Can i publish my idea in your magazine(scientific magazine)?
thanks,
Firstly, the efforts of Albert Einstein is commendable, that`s what enjoined humanbeing to do by God ; to think and ponder over the creation which in turn establishes a fatal faith in oness and existence of God !.
This great scientist`s view proves that the begining of the world is from existence of an atom!, he later introduced a ‘ fudge factor ‘ that ensured a
‘ steady state ‘ universe one that had no begining or end ! and later embraced
‘ Bid Bang theory ‘ with which the time itself began its existence!.
so, all these views and theories have been thoroughly proved and verified by experiments and mesurements.
well before any comment later on, take these questions :why these theories are vary and what are the exactly experiments and mesurements he went through. thanks
Your proposition that lifeforms (those with DNAs) are too complex to have been the product of random events. They have to be designed by a super intelligence. I accept that. However, I have a simpler way of finding God as the Uncaused Cause for the existence of the universe. My thesis is that at the very beginning there must have been a SELF-CREATING entity that subsequently caused the universe and everything in it to come into being. Some people are comfortable with the notion that God is that self-creating entity. Others find this notion abhorrent and would rather believe that the self-creating entity was simply a pinpoint of mass and energy that exploded into a Big Bang.
For me this is a settled issue. However what I would like to know from you is whether you are proposing a theology based on information theory and whether such a theology (or whatever term you may to call it) provides some
clue as to the nature of God. Is He really a just and loving God? What does this
information theory-based theology say about afterlife?
Alfred,
I am working on some theology based on information theory but it has not been published yet. If you subscribe to http://www.evo2.org/atheists-riddle you’ll eventually get an email when I post those articles.
Perry