Comments on: The Questions Science Can't Answer – Yet http://steve-olson.com/the-questions-science-cant-answer-yet/ For People Pursuing Freedom Tue, 08 May 2012 11:19:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: UselessCritic http://steve-olson.com/the-questions-science-cant-answer-yet/comment-page-1/#comment-9320 UselessCritic Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:38:42 +0000 http://steve-olson.com/?p=335#comment-9320 * Where did everything come from? Matter and Energy * Why is there something instead of nothing? Matter and Energy evolved and created over time. * How long ago did the Big Bang happen? 14.6 Billion Years Ago is the number the dating supports. * If we went back in a time machine and watched the Big Bang, what would it look like? Like one sexy supernova a million times larger * If everything is expanding, what is it expanding into? Infinity. It is believed that the universe will expand out to infinity and stop rejecting the idea of a Big Crunch Theory. * Is there more than one universe? Einstein showed that it could be entirely possible that there is another universe. * Is time travel possible? No * What is reality? "What it says on Wikipedia" -Stephen Colbert. * Where was I before I was born? Literally, you were in the womb before you were born. * What was before the Big Bang? Space. There was no time. There was only space. After the Big bang we have a space time continuum...before only space existed. If you are wondering if I believe anything I have just written...the answer is No. * Where did everything come from?
Matter and Energy
* Why is there something instead of nothing?
Matter and Energy evolved and created over time.
* How long ago did the Big Bang happen?
14.6 Billion Years Ago is the number the dating supports.
* If we went back in a time machine and watched the Big Bang, what would it look like?
Like one sexy supernova a million times larger
* If everything is expanding, what is it expanding into?
Infinity. It is believed that the universe will expand out to infinity and stop rejecting the idea of a Big Crunch Theory.
* Is there more than one universe?
Einstein showed that it could be entirely possible that there is another universe.
* Is time travel possible?
No
* What is reality?
“What it says on Wikipedia” -Stephen Colbert.
* Where was I before I was born?
Literally, you were in the womb before you were born.
* What was before the Big Bang?
Space. There was no time. There was only space. After the Big bang we have a space time continuum…before only space existed.

If you are wondering if I believe anything I have just written…the answer is No.

]]> By: Xanadu http://steve-olson.com/the-questions-science-cant-answer-yet/comment-page-1/#comment-5232 Xanadu Wed, 07 Apr 2010 09:00:46 +0000 http://steve-olson.com/?p=335#comment-5232 The one that keeps me up at night is, "If everything is expanding, what is it expanding into?" When I think of this I always see a black substance with white specks(The universe) moving into a pure-white, endless expanse. I think this mysterious expanse is just the empty space in my mind, waiting for the answer. The more than one universe thing is interesting too. I like the overlapping alternate-universe theory. I like to think there are an infinite number of me walking the same path. And then, when it's time to make a decision, some leave and take a different path, and some stay until they change their mind. I introduced a game to my friends in which we think of alternate-reality scenarios. For instance, what if there is a reality where trees were gold and gold was wood. Then, people would have to mine wood and chop down golden trees. People would wear wooden rings and have golden doors. The possibilities are endless. The one that keeps me up at night is, “If everything is expanding, what is it expanding into?” When I think of this I always see a black substance with white specks(The universe) moving into a pure-white, endless expanse. I think this mysterious expanse is just the empty space in my mind, waiting for the answer.

The more than one universe thing is interesting too. I like the overlapping alternate-universe theory. I like to think there are an infinite number of me walking the same path. And then, when it’s time to make a decision, some leave and take a different path, and some stay until they change their mind. I introduced a game to my friends in which we think of alternate-reality scenarios. For instance, what if there is a reality where trees were gold and gold was wood. Then, people would have to mine wood and chop down golden trees. People would wear wooden rings and have golden doors. The possibilities are endless.

]]> By: Johanne http://steve-olson.com/the-questions-science-cant-answer-yet/comment-page-1/#comment-5231 Johanne Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:37:26 +0000 http://steve-olson.com/?p=335#comment-5231 Science won't be able to answer everything because scienists (people in general) live within this world. Sometimes, to know the answer is to detach yourself from this so called reality and see things in a different perspective. It's like sports - players need the input of the coach who sees the game from the bench. the coach is in the best position to assess the game and come up with the best plan to beat the other team. And as people living in this world, it's difficult to see things from the outside. Science won’t be able to answer everything because scienists (people in general) live within this world. Sometimes, to know the answer is to detach yourself from this so called reality and see things in a different perspective.

It’s like sports – players need the input of the coach who sees the game from the bench. the coach is in the best position to assess the game and come up with the best plan to beat the other team.

And as people living in this world, it’s difficult to see things from the outside.

]]> By: Eric http://steve-olson.com/the-questions-science-cant-answer-yet/comment-page-1/#comment-5230 Eric Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:31:08 +0000 http://steve-olson.com/?p=335#comment-5230 I like the story and the questions but have not seen any updates to the blog in a long time. My questions are,hows the new store I like the story and the questions but have not seen any updates to the blog in a long time. My questions are,hows the new store

]]> By: OXM http://steve-olson.com/the-questions-science-cant-answer-yet/comment-page-1/#comment-5229 OXM Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:51:08 +0000 http://steve-olson.com/?p=335#comment-5229 I particularly love it when you ask those that are so very convinced that science has the answer for everything, sooner or later, and, therefore, the concept of God is fantastic. Universally, it is accepted that matter cannot be created or destroyed (but its form can be changed) and the related point that there is no such thing as the spontaneous generation of matter. To believe otherwise is mysticism, I’ve been told. <a href="http://watchnarutoepisodes.info/" rel="nofollow">Watch Naruto Episodes</a> I particularly love it when you ask those that are so very convinced that science has the answer for everything, sooner or later, and, therefore, the concept of God is fantastic. Universally, it is accepted that matter cannot be created or destroyed (but its form can be changed) and the related point that there is no such thing as the spontaneous generation of matter. To believe otherwise is mysticism, I’ve been told.

Watch Naruto Episodes

]]> By: Andrii Demianenko http://steve-olson.com/the-questions-science-cant-answer-yet/comment-page-1/#comment-5228 Andrii Demianenko Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:33:54 +0000 http://steve-olson.com/?p=335#comment-5228 I would add: Was there a big bang? And about this question: Where did everything come from? Well, I don't believe science will find the answer for that ever. I would add:

Was there a big bang?

And about this question: Where did everything come from? Well, I don’t believe science will find the answer for that ever.

]]> By: Ralph http://steve-olson.com/the-questions-science-cant-answer-yet/comment-page-1/#comment-5227 Ralph Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:07:38 +0000 http://steve-olson.com/?p=335#comment-5227 I love the fact that your son gets profound at night after a day of watching Spongebob. It's like that friend that everyone has that is a party animal but starts to ask deep life questions when he's drunk. The Creator theory is a tough one to get around because of these tough questions. I think the dialog between Creationist and advocates of a self sustained universe should be an open one not a battle. Great post! Great reminder. I love the fact that your son gets profound at night after a day of watching Spongebob. It’s like that friend that everyone has that is a party animal but starts to ask deep life questions when he’s drunk.

The Creator theory is a tough one to get around because of these tough questions. I think the dialog between Creationist and advocates of a self sustained universe should be an open one not a battle. Great post! Great reminder.

]]> By: Shauna @ BreathingProsperity.com http://steve-olson.com/the-questions-science-cant-answer-yet/comment-page-1/#comment-5226 Shauna @ BreathingProsperity.com Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:40:22 +0000 http://steve-olson.com/?p=335#comment-5226 Hi, Steve! Just checking in and see that you have a very wise and wonderful son indeed. How amazing is it that his innate curiosity is cultivated and encouraged by his Dad...it will be squashed by some other misguided people (hopefully not but likely), so keep it up! Thanks for sharing this, Steve. It kindles another little fire of hope for humanity in me. With each person who grows in consciousness and awareness we broaden the influence of that awareness, and this wil llead us to our highest, best selves as a species. So exciting! Shauna Hi, Steve!

Just checking in and see that you have a very wise and wonderful son indeed. How amazing is it that his innate curiosity is cultivated and encouraged by his Dad…it will be squashed by some other misguided people (hopefully not but likely), so keep it up!

Thanks for sharing this, Steve. It kindles another little fire of hope for humanity in me. With each person who grows in consciousness and awareness we broaden the influence of that awareness, and this wil llead us to our highest, best selves as a species. So exciting!

Shauna

]]> By: BillOGoods http://steve-olson.com/the-questions-science-cant-answer-yet/comment-page-1/#comment-5225 BillOGoods Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:02:21 +0000 http://steve-olson.com/?p=335#comment-5225 These are great questions. I particularly love it when you ask those that are so very convinced that science has the answer for everything, sooner or later, and, therefore, the concept of God is fantastic. Universally, it is accepted that matter cannot be created or destroyed (but its form can be changed) and the related point that there is no such thing as the spontaneous generation of matter. To believe otherwise is mysticism, I've been told. But, these believers in science all say the universe was created by a Big Bang from the explosion of a spec of matter. Well, if you don't believe in God, or at least an "unmoved mover of the universe," that being that has no cause for its existence, then you must believe in the spontaneous generation of matter, that being the spec of matter that exploded into our universe and is ever expanding into, as your son asks, something but we don't know what. You then get into a lot of response about string theory and the like, but it all comes down to where did matter come from. Somebody once told me that it's matter/energy always was and always will be---it had not beginning or end. There is no God. Hmmmmm. No beginning and no end to matter. Not buying it. Great post. These are great questions. I particularly love it when you ask those that are so very convinced that science has the answer for everything, sooner or later, and, therefore, the concept of God is fantastic. Universally, it is accepted that matter cannot be created or destroyed (but its form can be changed) and the related point that there is no such thing as the spontaneous generation of matter. To believe otherwise is mysticism, I’ve been told.

But, these believers in science all say the universe was created by a Big Bang from the explosion of a spec of matter. Well, if you don’t believe in God, or at least an “unmoved mover of the universe,” that being that has no cause for its existence, then you must believe in the spontaneous generation of matter, that being the spec of matter that exploded into our universe and is ever expanding into, as your son asks, something but we don’t know what.

You then get into a lot of response about string theory and the like, but it all comes down to where did matter come from. Somebody once told me that it’s matter/energy always was and always will be—it had not beginning or end. There is no God. Hmmmmm. No beginning and no end to matter. Not buying it.

Great post.

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