Ramblings Chapter 1

ThanatosPrinciple wrote:Where did ‘existence’ come from?


Scientists believe that the universe grows each year. This has led them to believe that at some point in time, there was nothing. Nothing existed. It’s a very mind-boggling concept[s],[/s] for humanity to wrap their [s]minds[/s] heads around [s]it[/s].

For example, if a parent were to ask [s]his/her[/s] their child, “What did you do at school today?” The usual answer would be, “Nothing.”[s].[/s] Of course, the child would have done much more, perhaps drawn a picture of a dragon in art class or possibly listened to a fireman talk about fire safety.

Another common scenario with the same effect is a young [s]boy/girl[/s] [adult/teenager/child] sitting at a computer. A classmate comes by, notices the fellow, completely absorbed in what [s]he/she[/s] they're [s]is[/s] doing.

“What are you doing?”

“Nothing.” ([s]a[/s] The likely answer.)

Obviously , the person was busy at work. [s]Humanity often takes small actions into consideration as ‘nothing’.[/s] Humanity often considers small actions as 'nothing'.

Scientists also believe that the world was caused by the Big Bang, a large explosion.

From the debris and stardust, our world was created. But what about before, if there was nothing, then how could an explosion be created from nothing?

There are also other theories; perhaps life has been an unending cycle forever, and that there is no such thing as nothing. Something is always there, however small it is, it exists, such as atoms, neutrons, electrons and quarks. That it does not necessarily mean that because it is invisible, it does not exist.

Note: not all of the changes I have made are necessary (as usual ); I just think they sound better.

Well, it feels a lot like an essay at this point. I assume this is the prologue of sorts? I will say that I am intrigued. I have always been fascinated by our existence so I'll be interested to see your points.

That's me for now. I can't wait for your next instalment!