karl popper 'conjecture and refutations' 1962 - the Big Bang theory appears by these criteria to be modified beyond credibility and unfalsifiable
2007-03-12 15:44:46 · 11 answers · asked by andrew NSE 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
it has been falsified, it is Theory only But since none of were around it is hard to disprove except for things we observe. for instance when everything exploded it would have sent everything off out in space if everything was spinning the Galaxy would all spin The same way, how do you explain two galaxies spinning clockwise and counter clockwise, in theory they should all turn the same way, their are thousands of things I could give you to debunk the big bang theory but I would do a dis service to the explanation, if you want a good explanation go to Dr. Kent Hovind web site and get the videos on this thery and he can blow holes threw all the theroies that are out there scientifically.
2007-03-12 16:01:05 · answer #1 · answered by Right 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
The Big Bang theory (like any theory) makes predictions. Predictions are calculated, then observers check out reality to see if the prediction works.
For example, one prediction is that we should see a background of photons that were emitted when the universe became "suddenly" transparent. This took place a little over 350,000 years after the big bang, when the temperature cooled sufficiently for electrons to remain in orbit around atoms. Prior to that, it was too hot (too much energy knocking off the electrons from the atoms). Free electrons interact too easily with light and the universe was not transparent.
The Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation was discovered and its temperature was not quite what was predicted. The Theory was adjusted so that the temperature matched (slight problem with the age the universe was thought to have).
The Big Bang Theory predicted that the universe had to be lumpy in order to explain the presence of matter. Also it should be curved onto itself. It was found not to be (at least not sufficiently so. The theory was adjusted (inflation) so that the revised theory continued to make good predictions that were verified against observations.
Other theories also came up against these problems. Except they could not be adjusted (that is why they were eventualy dropped).
What often happens in the process is that attempts to fix one problem in a theory leads to bigger problems somewhere else in the same theory. This has not yet happened with the Big Bang. This does not mean that all fixes have been easy!
So far, the Big Bang theory has survived all the fixes (we can make its prediction agree with the most recent observations without making earlier predictions less precise).
So, no one has yet proven that the Big Bang theory cannot work as a prediction machine. We have (often) proven that it needs some corrections. These corrections have been made and it continues to work.
It is still falsifiable, even though it has gained the status of established paradigm (see Kuhn's account of the Structure of Scientific Revolutions).
2007-03-12 16:36:03 · answer #2 · answered by Raymond 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Big Bang theory is indeed falsifiable, but so far every observation has been consistent with it, from the cosmic background radiation to the universe expansion.
Besides, buddy, you're talking about something written in 1962, this is 2007 in case you didn't know.
2007-03-12 17:17:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would it be falsified? There has been tons of evidence to verify the big bang theory, and scientist are still exploring it further. I suggest you read about the WMAP sattelight. Read about Microwave and Vacuum Energy. It has been proven that the universe is expanding, and the logical conclusion is that it began at a point, but it isn't only logic that has made this theory extremely credible. Oh the universe is 13.7 billion years old.
2007-03-12 16:17:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honestly? Because I think so many people are way too busy defending the creation theory! I believe all the "theories" fit Popper's statement. It just depends upon which one an individual is open to and is able to believe in. They are all pretty interesting, so my belief is a bit of a blend! Makes for interesting conversation if nothing else. Have a great day! Annie
2007-03-12 15:57:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because there have been too many proofs that the Big Bang theory is correct, such as the left over background radiation that permeates all of space.
2007-03-12 15:55:59 · answer #6 · answered by Twizard113 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It can't be falsified if it has never been proven true. it is what it is so far and as yet, we just don have the math;physics model to prove the theory. as of now, it is a theory and will remain so until we can discover the properties of zero point energy.
2007-03-12 16:19:40 · answer #7 · answered by PHILLIP W 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Big Bang really did happen. It can't be proven at the exact time of the event, in other words at time = 0, but all events from then on can be proven, in other words from time > 0 on.
2007-03-12 19:38:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Big bang models are falsifiable - they make predictions which can be tested and current observations fit the models.
2007-03-13 00:45:49 · answer #9 · answered by Iridflare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply because it's the BEST theory that fits almost all of the observed facts we have about the universe.
2007-03-12 16:05:26 · answer #10 · answered by Chug-a-Lug 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋