Where did the universe come from? When and how did it all begin? How did the universe develop into its present form? Why is there a universe at all? What is it that makes existence here and now possible? Why is there something rather than nothing? Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?And other questions about the relations between mind and matter ?free will? the nature of consciousness? the forces that caused the big bang - or even what came before the big bang? we should believe our reason and mathematics anyway,why?the limits of reason? the limits of mathematics?if science can explains these questions,I will ask why they are at all comprehensible?why?hehe,why exists answer,why exists these questions,why ask?
2006-07-14 13:29:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
(1)"...Where did the universe come from?..."
Science doesn't know for certain.
(2)"...When did it all begin?..."
That part of the universe we can observe began about 13.7-billion years ago.
(3)"...how did it all begin?..."
Science doesn't know for certain
(4)"...How did the universe develop into its present form?..."
Soon after it began, the universe was filled with atomic nuclei that later formed atoms that even later formed into hydrogen gas. Within dense regions of this gas, stars formed, and they in turn grouped into galaxies.
(5)"...Why is there a universe at all?..."
Science doesn't know.
(6)"...What is it that makes existence here and now possible?..."
The laws of physics and the nature of the contents of the universe. For example, the electron's mass of .00054 grams, its electric charge of -1, the muon's mass of .11 and electric charge of -1, and so on and so on. If any of these and many more had different characteristics, existence would be either very different or non-existent.
(7)"...Why is there something rather than nothing?..."
See (5) above
(8)"...Where Do We Come From?..."
Humans you mean? We're a sentient collection of molecules that obey the laws of physics [see also (6) above]
(9)"...What Are We?..."
See (8) above
(10)"...Where Are We Going?..."
Science doesn't know.
(11)"...the relations between mind and matter...free will?... the nature of consciousness?..."
Science doesn't know for certain. This is more of a philosophical issue.
(13)"...what came before the big bang?..."
Science doesn't know.
(14)"...the forces that caused the big bang..."
Science doesn't know.
The remainder of your "questions" are either philosophical in nature and/or have no scientific answer.
2006-07-14 15:08:58 · answer #1 · answered by Chug-a-Lug 7 · 11⤊ 1⤋
These are philosophical questions, not scientific questions. Science can demonstrate how a man can live, or how a man can die, but science cannot prove that Abraham Lincoln ever lived. That requires history, an area of study and knowledge of a different order than science, intended to study different things than science does.
Similarly, science cannot answer most of the questions you suggest here. Anybody who suggests that science can answer these things has set science up as a sort of infallible idol.
2006-07-14 13:45:00 · answer #2 · answered by cdf-rom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Cogito, ergo sum" ~ René Descartes
Why is human reason bound? Human reason is bound that we may choose what to accept and what not to accept. I think the answer lies not in our wisdom but our stupidity.
We believe we know everything, therefore we are closed to new ideas and know nothing.
The ancient belief in 4 basic elements was quickly replaced with more modern and logical "science", as I imagine our current system of understanding will be replaced.
The realm of the spiritual as it has been said, is more real than the realm of the physical. Can you accept that idea and develop it to explain our modern existence and perception? It bears some thinking.
2006-07-14 13:39:43 · answer #3 · answered by sibilant_ghost 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The questions are what make life more interesting...with all the answers, life would not be as interesting. Can you explain how aspirin is made? Can you show me 'air'? Do you believe a million dollars exists? You can't show me, so why should I believe you?
Why even believe in science at all? Why even go to the doctor? Just pray to god, and that cancer you or your loved one have will surely go away.
2006-07-14 13:35:17 · answer #4 · answered by merlin_steele 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, science cannot answer those questions. Not yet, anyway, and if it ever can, it won't look much like science as we know it.
But really, will the answer to any of that make you a nicer person, make you happy? Go call your mother and tell her you miss her.
2006-07-14 13:46:29 · answer #5 · answered by Philo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This seems like the place to quote Carl Sagan "We are a way for the universe to know itself".
I recommend the book "Godel, Escher. Bach" by Hofstadter.
While we are recommending, may I invite you to the poetic translation by Witter Bynner, "Tao Te Ching" .
Every person who becomes adult must find a balance between knowledge and uncertainty that is acceptable to themselves.
2006-07-14 13:51:00 · answer #6 · answered by fata minerva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay tuned... My NEW UNIFIED FIELDS THEORY will explain all those questions and more.
I await the utter failure of all Gravity theories, which is already beginning.
NUETRINO OSCILLATIONS will break current gravity theories like so many twigs.
There are already noises coming from the world of science... we are about to make a quantum leap forward in theoretical physics
2006-07-14 13:52:18 · answer #7 · answered by virtualscientist01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, science can answer your questions through theories but mind you, science cannot answer all questions, just so happen that you asked the answerable/solvable problems but there, exists those unsolvable problems like absolute truth that science cannot solve. eg. metaphysical disciplines: theology. What you just asked are still under physical science eh.
2006-07-14 13:39:06 · answer #8 · answered by Ilaya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend Brain Greene's "The Fabric of the Cosmos" - it might at least help with the big bang/universe part. As for why to any of it, that's for you to decide.
2006-07-14 14:51:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Science can explain most of your questions through nothing but theories.
2006-07-14 13:32:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋