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CatholicBioTeacher

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Message 1 of 5 (343031)
08-24-2006 4:10 PM

First off I am new at this fourm and all fourms for that matter. I have a possible topic. I have no source or data to back what I am going to state but here goes anyway. I have heard that some physicists have stated that it would be statisticaly impossible for all the factors that go into making a place in the universe suitable for life (as we know it) to come about given that there is only one universe. I have also heard that to get around the staggering statistics people have stated that there are many Universes that we just don't know about. I open the floor for anyone that can bring any intelligence into this topic, I know I have not said anything intelligent.

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Message 2 of 5 (343040)
08-24-2006 4:34 PM

Reply to: Message 1 by CatholicBioTeacher
08-24-2006 4:10 PM

Needs work.

I have heard that some physicists have stated that it would be statisticaly impossible for all the factors that go into making a place in the universe suitable for life (as we know it) to come about given that there is only one universe.

While you may have heard that, unless you have source where we can find out what exactly was said and the context I don't see how there could really be any discussion of the issue. See if you can come up with something that might form a basis for discussion.

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Forgot to welcome you to EvC so a belated Hi There.

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Message 3 of 5 (343060)
08-24-2006 5:19 PM

Reply to: Message 2 by AdminJar
08-24-2006 4:34 PM

Inclinded to disagree with AdminJar

I think the OP is asking a question and makes it clear there isn't any backup.

It could be discussed in that light.

What forum though?

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Message 4 of 5 (343071)
08-24-2006 5:43 PM

Reply to: Message 3 by AdminNosy
08-24-2006 5:19 PM

Re: Inclinded to disagree with AdminJar

CathoicBioTeacher seems to be pondering an especially strong statement of the Anthropic Principle. I'd say CBTeacher should read a bit about the A. Principle, and then flesh out his OP. I'd put it in Big Bang and Cosmology after that.

Just my 1.5 cents worth...

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