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byronius

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7. Laurence Krauss wrote about this; he suggested a different notion --

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Wed Feb 14, 2018, 04:04 AM

Feb 2018

That our universe is a breathtakingly rare universe among nearly infinite numbers of other universes where the laws of physics were different and life therefore did not develop.

The implication is that we've evolved to perceive our special status only because we can, because the conditions support it.

Still, I appreciate this different take. Thought-provoking.

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Is the Universe a conscious mind? [View all] Judi Lynn Feb 2018 OP

Am I atheist or agnostic? thbobby Feb 2018 #1

Neuro Science is proving a thread of energy/light/intelligence permeates all OhNo-Really Feb 2018 #4

Definitely a fun idea to toy with. Binkie The Clown Feb 2018 #2

enlightening essay dweller Feb 2018 #3

Science and Meditation/metaphysics OhNo-Really Feb 2018 #5

Also the total universe may be 10,000 times bigger than what's observable Kablooie Feb 2018 #6

Laurence Krauss wrote about this; he suggested a different notion -- byronius Feb 2018 #7

No, it is not. Next question... hunter Feb 2018 #8

If the current universe is just one of many prior ones cstanleytech Feb 2018 #9