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In reply to the discussion: No Big Bang? Quantum equation predicts universe has no beginning [View all]cbayer
(146,218 posts)27. The data can be shown and explained, but it can still be proven wrong
later.
I trust the scientific process but not always the integrity of those involved. Granted this particular paper is about medical research, but it happens everywhere and is particularly problematic as things become more esoteric:
Research misconduct often unreported in published studies
http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/09/us-trial-violations-idUSKBN0LD25B20150209
A high degree of skepticism is a good thing to have, particularly when it comes to things that one might think they understand, but really don't.
Perhaps you have some education, training and experience in the field that would explain the apparent ease with which you grasp this. I have some education and consider myself scientifically grounded and it's way over my head.
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I hope the graphic is wrong, because a theory predicting stars first formed 400 million years ago
struggle4progress
Feb 2015
#1
Relgion and Cosmology are two major sources of theories about the origin of the univese.
Agnosticsherbet
Feb 2015
#18
The degree to which a layperson can really understand this is questionable, imo.
cbayer
Feb 2015
#23
Seeing as how both Time and Space were a function of the BB, there was no "before" it
Vincardog
Feb 2015
#54