Why yall hatin' on physical cosmology?

[UnhealthyTruthseeker]

Alright, this thread is similar to the morality of homosexuality thread. I want those of you who object to modern physical cosmology to justify why you do. What is your problem with the big bang/expanding universe or with galaxy formation or solar system formation, etc.?

[Chrobalta]

It probably has something to do with the "R" word.

[UnhealthyTruthseeker]

It probably has something to do with the "R" word.

Just let them speak.

Also 1776 posts w00t!

[Lunatic Goofballs]

Alright, this thread is similar to the morality of homosexuality thread. I want those of you who object to modern physical cosmology to justify why you do. What is your problem with the big bang/expanding universe or with galaxy formation or solar system formation, etc.?

There's not enough mud. Well, not enough nearby mud. Mars should have been entirely mud. *nod*

[Barringtonia]

It's not so much the subject, it's those who espouse it, who can stand them?

[UnhealthyTruthseeker]

It's not so much the subject, it's those who espouse it, who can stand them?

You hate Stephen Hawking and Roger Penrose? They're pretty mild mannered.

[Barringtonia]

It's not so much the subject, it's those who espouse it, who can stand them?

You hate Stephen Hawking and Roger Penrose? They're pretty mild mannered.

Really, I heard Stephen Hawking's a bit of an asshole.

[Maurepas]

It's not so much the subject, it's those who espouse it, who can stand them?

You hate Stephen Hawking and Roger Penrose? They're pretty mild mannered.

Well, tbqh, Hawking does kind of creep me out,

[Lord-General Drache]

It probably has something to do with the "R" word.

I just ran through a list of swear words in my head, ideologies I don't like, political systems...not coming up with an evil "R" word. What is it?

I've no idea why people have a problem with cosmology. It's not like it's unprovable fringe science or something. However, I personally find the quantum world more interesting.

[Waterlow]

I love it, especially as it's classic '...and then a miracle occurred...' physics of the big holes in equations kind. Which is not to dismiss it, I just like the creativity (something sorely lacking in a lot of physics). Tachyons, for example: genius.

[Vonnerz]

Alright, this thread is similar to the morality of homosexuality thread. I want those of you who object to modern physical cosmology to justify why you do. What is your problem with the big bang/expanding universe or with galaxy formation or solar system formation, etc.?

There's not enough mud. Well, not enough nearby mud. Mars should have been entirely mud. *nod*

Give it time...

[UnhealthyTruthseeker]

I love it, especially as it's classic '...and then a miracle occurred...' physics of the big holes in equations kind. Which is not to dismiss it, I just like the creativity (something sorely lacking in a lot of physics). Tachyons, for example: genius.

Tachyons aren't accepted by most physicists.

[Takaram]

It probably has something to do with the "R" word.

I just ran through a list of swear words in my head, ideologies I don't like, political systems...not coming up with an evil "R" word. What is it?

I've no idea why people have a problem with cosmology. It's not like it's unprovable fringe science or something. However, I personally find the quantum world more interesting.

Religion?

[Lord-General Drache]

It's not so much the subject, it's those who espouse it, who can stand them?

You hate Stephen Hawking and Roger Penrose? They're pretty mild mannered.

Really, I heard Stephen Hawking's a bit of an asshole.

A friend of mine actually took classes with him. He apparently refused to take time to answer questions. Just came into class, started lecture, finished and left. Granted, it may be because it's hard for him to, you know, talk.

[Weylara]

It probably has something to do with the "R" word.

I just ran through a list of swear words in my head, ideologies I don't like, political systems...not coming up with an evil "R" word. What is it?

I've no idea why people have a problem with cosmology. It's not like it's unprovable fringe science or something. However, I personally find the quantum world more interesting.

Religion.

[Waterlow]

I love it, especially as it's classic '...and then a miracle occurred...' physics of the big holes in equations kind. Which is not to dismiss it, I just like the creativity (something sorely lacking in a lot of physics). Tachyons, for example: genius.

Tachyons aren't accepted by most physicists.

Interesting, is that a relatively recent consensus? Regardless, I still like the thinking.

[Allbeama]

I love it, especially as it's classic '...and then a miracle occurred...' physics of the big holes in equations kind. Which is not to dismiss it, I just like the creativity (something sorely lacking in a lot of physics). Tachyons, for example: genius.

Tachyons aren't accepted by most physicists.

But the great minds of Samantha Carter and Rodney McKay accept the concept.

[Lord-General Drache]

It probably has something to do with the "R" word.

I just ran through a list of swear words in my head, ideologies I don't like, political systems...not coming up with an evil "R" word. What is it?

I've no idea why people have a problem with cosmology. It's not like it's unprovable fringe science or something. However, I personally find the quantum world more interesting.

Religion.

Oh, hell, I should've thought of that. The closest I got was like "Revelations" and couldn't remember what was IN that chapter, so dismissed it.

[Lord-General Drache]

It probably has something to do with the "R" word.

I just ran through a list of swear words in my head, ideologies I don't like, political systems...not coming up with an evil "R" word. What is it?

I've no idea why people have a problem with cosmology. It's not like it's unprovable fringe science or something. However, I personally find the quantum world more interesting.

Religion.

Oh, hell, I should've thought of that. The closest I got was like "Revelations" and couldn't remember what was IN that chapter, so dismissed it.

[Vonnerz]

It's not so much the subject, it's those who espouse it, who can stand them?

You hate Stephen Hawking and Roger Penrose? They're pretty mild mannered.

Really, I heard Stephen Hawking's a bit of an asshole.

Pretty much.

[UnhealthyTruthseeker]

Interesting, is that a relatively recent consensus? Regardless, I still like the thinking.

No it's been a consensus for a long time. The whole imaginary rest mass thing.

[UnhealthyTruthseeker]

So, are there any people here that have a problem with cosmology? That's what this thread is for.

[Weylara]

So, are there any people here that have a problem with cosmology? That's what this thread is for.

Ask them.

[Allbeama]

So, are there any people here that have a problem with cosmology? That's what this thread is for.

They know they can't post suitable arguments, and the trolls are just too busy I guess.

[Barringtonia]

It's not so much the subject, it's those who espouse it, who can stand them?

You hate Stephen Hawking and Roger Penrose? They're pretty mild mannered.

Really, I heard Stephen Hawking's a bit of an asshole.

A friend of mine actually took classes with him. He apparently refused to take time to answer questions. Just came into class, started lecture, finished and left. Granted, it may be because it's hard for him to, you know, talk.

To be honest, I've no idea, he might be a saint but that would've destroyed my point.

I do think a lot of public figure scientists could be a little more understanding of people in general, that what's obvious to them is, for a variety of reasons, not obvious to others.

Some are very good, some quite quickly show their frustration, I can understand it but it doesn't help their cause sometimes.

You'll never explain anything to anyone by pointing out how stupid they are.