<< In the first instance I said that *observations* tend at this
stage to support an open universe. In the second instance I said that there
are many *theoretical* reasons for believing a closed universe is probable.>>
Epistemologically there are zero reasons for believing a closed
universe is even possible. In 20-25 years, when physicists favor
honesty over grant money, emotions, and public opinion the answer
will be obvious to everyone. (And I won't be humble enough to refrain
from saying "I told you so".)
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