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@3RU7AL
It obviously emphasizes exactly how meaningless we are (in contrast).
Well stated and a point I am trying to get across to another interlocutor in another thread.
It obviously emphasizes exactly how meaningless we are (in contrast).
Mr Ebuc......Not that I ever understand, but you got me thinking.
The principle.... That is an ongoing, physical, universal process (material evolution), in which organic intelligence plays a vital role and therefore gives us, as a universal species, an inevitable, pre-ordained purpose.
I would, be contradicting this simple hypothesis, if I didn't accept that the purpose of the GOD principle is also our purpose.....Which is the perpetuation of a universal sequence.
As such the purpose of the GOD principle is the re-initiation of the sequence....And the role of organic intelligence within that sequence is it to facilitate the re-establishment of the GOD principle.....GOD-Material Evolution-GOD...Etc. Etc. Etc.
And the development of other, less fragile Alternative Intelligence's would seem to be the way forward...... Whether or not we will be along for the complete ride....Might or might not be a necessary consideration.
Nonetheless, despite the unlimited possibility of the universal sequence, there is still an unanswered magical, GODLESS beginning to consider.
Something from absolute nothing, is the toughie that exceeds all explanation.
Ok....In simple terms... Space and time are intangible potentials that do not necessarily need explanation.
Essentially "Universe" is matter, and the ongoing potential, development, evolution of matter....The limited potential of matter to occupy a space within a given time.
So.... If we accept that matter can be reduced to both a finite micro-state and ultimately only expand to a finite macro-state.... And if we also accept that matter cannot be destroyed, then it's fair to suggest that the process of initiation-development-collapse would be ongoing...Ergo sequential.
So at some point there is a re-initiation...The ultimate point of universal collapse and re-birth....The GOD principle.
I merely suggest that the GOD principle may require a facilitator.....Knowledge......The purpose of evolution and the development of intelligence therein.
Nonetheless....Time and space are just potential, whereas matter is tangible....So despite physical "laws" it is impossible for me to accept that matter (or a creator being) could exist ad infinitum....Even though this does seem to be the only solution.
Something from absolute nothing, is the toughie that exceeds all explanation.
It is important to maintain a constant awareness of and vigilant respect of our epistemological limits.
Eternally existent, is acceptance, because that is all we currently have...
Event and duration require three things Time, Space and Matter.....Other corruptions of the words time and space, relate to other theoretical stuff that I don't need to get bogged down in.
The basic principle of time, simply allows an event to have duration....Potential
The basic principle of space, simply allows an event to occur.....Potential
Neither basic principle, requires further explanation.
Only matter requires explanation, and we currently have no explanation for it's existence, other than...Matter is, therefore it can't not be....
"EGO" .....Is your expectancy, that everyone else should know what you are going on about.
Simple cosmic truths are easy to understand......Complex cosmic hypotheses less so.
"EGO" .....Is your expectancy, that everyone else should know what you are going on about.
And to realise the ability (potential) of time and space, matter is required.....Simple....But too simple for you it would seem.
.....zedvictor4, 3RU7AL and myself are Substantivalists....
Event and duration, require space and matter....Time is the duration of the event....Simple cosmic concept.
Space, matter and time....Call it a cosmic trinity.
Spacetime is just a compound, astrophysical buzzword that describes the above....Things occur in space over a period of time.
Time and Space are intangible so therefore do not require creation.
Can we also confidently say that matter does not require creation?
If there was no matter would time and space not be possibilities?
Sad is as sad does.
They might be staggered.