Do you believe in the Big Bang Theory?
I just had a glass of water. Why? I was thirsty. Why was I thirsty? Because it’s been a hot day. Why has it been a hot day? Well, this time of year, the planet’s relative position to the sun?
Answer: The Big Bang. You can save a lot of time by skipping to this at the first mention of the word ‘why’. This helps with those endless kids’ questions that often lead to a cascading series of inquiries about the universe and existence.
When they ask why the sky is blue or how the stars came to be, referring back to the Big Bang theory can bring a sense of clarity to these complex topics, providing a scientific foundation that can transform an overwhelming conversation into a more fascinating exploration of cosmic beginnings. It not only satisfies their curiosity but also inspires a sense of wonder and excitement about the universe we inhabit.
Let’s look at it from the other direction. Let’s start at the Big Bang.
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Light and matter come into existence, intertwining in a cosmic dance that spans the vast expanse of the universe. One bit of matter hits another bit of matter, and then there are little collisions everywhere, creating a symphony of interactions that shape the fabric of reality. Cause and effect. Cause and effect. Cause and effect.
These incidents accumulate through the eons, each one a building block in the grand story of existence, leading to the formation of stars, planets, and eventually life itself. They lead to a hot day when I pour myself a glass of water, an act that seems simple but is the result of countless events, from the birth of our sun to the gentle cycle of evaporation and condensation that brings fresh water to my fingertips.
The air is warm, the sunlight glints on the glass, and in that moment, I am reminded of the interconnectedness of all things in this intricate universe. Along the way, planets were formed, species were developed, Kings married Queens, and so on. I delude myself that it is my decision whether or not to drink the glass of water. Rubbish. The events leading up to the inevitability of my drinking the water were set in motion at the Big Bang.
Everything is certain. If I could input this into a supercomputer, I could predict everyone’s sock color, including my own ability to do so. It can be confusing, but that’s how it’s meant to be. You choose to defy me by picking a different sock color. But did I change history by making predictions? No, that was always going to happen.
But maybe that, in itself, is an observation upon the nature of reality.
Reference: https://richmondroadtech.com/blog/
