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infinite regress alert... Their theory is based on the cyclical model which results in all kinds of absurdities (such as time needing time at the rounding edge of a singularity before another bounce). I also doubt the book addresses the BVG theorem of 2003, which states that for any type of universe to be anthropic it must follow the inflationary model (having a Hubble rate of inflation greater than zero). The theorem further states that any inflationary model would have to have begun via a singularity. So it doesn't really matter how many bounces or cycles or bangs have occurred, every single one of them must have had a beginning. In other words, like Rick said, infinite regress on a cosmic scale, infinitely irrational.1over137 wrote:Has someone read his book? (http://endlessuniverse.net/) Are there some problems with his theory?
I have not read his book yet, just discovered it.
RickD wrote:Infinite regress alert...
Thanks Byblos : )Byblos wrote: Their theory is based on the cyclical model which results in all kinds of absurdities (such as time needing time at the rounding edge of a singularity before another bounce). I also doubt the book addresses the BVG theorem of 2003, which states that for any type of universe to be anthropic it must follow the inflationary model (having a Hubble rate of inflation greater than zero). The theorem further states that any inflationary model would have to have begun via a singularity. So it doesn't really matter how many bounces or cycles or bangs have occurred, every single one of them must have had a beginning. In other words, like Rick said, infinite regress on a cosmic scale, infinitely irrational.
Not that I object but as a matter of courtesy you could have checked with me first.1over137 wrote:Thanks Byblos : )Byblos wrote: Their theory is based on the cyclical model which results in all kinds of absurdities (such as time needing time at the rounding edge of a singularity before another bounce). I also doubt the book addresses the BVG theorem of 2003, which states that for any type of universe to be anthropic it must follow the inflationary model (having a Hubble rate of inflation greater than zero). The theorem further states that any inflationary model would have to have begun via a singularity. So it doesn't really matter how many bounces or cycles or bangs have occurred, every single one of them must have had a beginning. In other words, like Rick said, infinite regress on a cosmic scale, infinitely irrational.
I've just emailed your response to authors. Am interested if they respond.
No worries. Had I known though, I would have phrased it a bit differently but now you've peaked my interest, let me know if they respond.1over137 wrote:I apologie. Sorry.
: ) sure. you are friend Byblos. thanks.Byblos wrote:No worries. Had I known though, I would have phrased a bit differently but now you've peaked my interest, let me know if they respond.1over137 wrote:I apologie. Sorry.
Any time. Let's just hope what I said makes sense, considering I'm not a physicist.1over137 wrote:: ) sure. you are friend Byblos. thanks.Byblos wrote:No worries. Had I known though, I would have phrased a bit differently but now you've peaked my interest, let me know if they respond.1over137 wrote:I apologie. Sorry.
