At 01:59 AM 26/07/2001 -0400, Pat Fallon wrote:
>Miriam English wrote:
>
> > I actually think the steady-state theory makes a LOT more sense than the
> > entire universe popping into existence in one instant,...
>
>I'd agree that the Big Bang is bunk.
>
<big, wonderfully informative snip>
What a great post, Pat!
The idea that light could traverse millions of lightyears without losing
energy always seemed to me a dubious one. Because light can't lose energy
in its intensity like sound does, it would need to lose it in its
wavelength. You would end up with a redshift coupled with distance. It
would also be likely to lose lots of energy climbing out of deep gravity
wells. I guess that is the "tired light" concept you mentioned in your
wonderful post.
The universe is shaping up to be a real beauty for transhumans: a truly
infinite playground!
Cheers,
- Miriam
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