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Posted by michael on from the too-many-to-count dept.

sam_handelman writes "The nytimes has another astrophysics article up. Free subscription etc. It talks about how inflation predicts multiple universes, this week. Dennis Overbye wrote the article, which is nice if lightweight. More info on the theory of inflation. Inflation, which is harebrained on first examination, actually predicts stuff, giving it credibility. Want to be the Right Pinky of God? It may yet be possible."

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  1. Yes! by kovach · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    My first first post :).

    1. Re:Yes! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      Nice work, getting modded into obscurity over a SECOND post.

    2. Re:Yes! by a_borowski · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      no, it's your first first post, and because it isn't a first post, it makes you a troll. Please go away.

    3. Re:Yes! by a_borowski · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      sorry that should read "it's your first first first post". This is a correction, please don't mod me down. My first posting would not have made sense otherwise.

  2. Attn Moderators by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Please mod up parent (+1 Insightful). I thank you.

  3. Re:JUSES FAKING CHRISTO!!! by a_borowski · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    You're an idiot? Well, you asked :-p

  4. Re:JUSES FAKING CHRISTO!!! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    You're a slave, Anonymous Coward. Like everyone else, you were born into Slashdot.

  5. Re:JUSES FAKING CHRISTO!!! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Can anyone explain why I keep coming here?

    your a loser, oh and you have no girl friend

  6. Inflation is just another tax... by croftj · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Don't you know that inflation is simply when the goverment borrows lots of money which lets the banks print more money (because they have more 'assets' now) which puts more money into the system and prices in the market rise to make up for the it because they're value stayed the same while the value of the money shrank because there was more of it about.

    An easy tax to place on the citizens without them knowing it. Just proves you and I may be smart but people are stupid.

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    -- Many men would appreciate a woman's mind more if they could fondle it
    1. Re:Inflation is just another tax... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      Yes and you are a person.

  7. Baby universes? by el_gregorio · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    Dr. Lee Smolin ... has speculated that the universe can reproduce itself through black holes ... giving birth to baby universes

    "Did you ever see that episode of the Twilight Zone where this guy signed a contract, and they cut out his tongue and put it in a jar, but it wouldn't die, it just grew and pulsated and gave birth to baby tongues? Pretty cool."

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    "You want a toe? I can get you a toe by three o'clock... with nail polish."
  8. Inflation universe? No, It's a mod universe. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    The Mods are mean, the Mods are cruel.
    The Mods mod down and have a rule,
    That if you stray from Mod-like thought,
    You'll get OT - it can't be fought
    It's Darwinish and fun to see
    Until the bastards OT me.

  9. Re:Inflation != Multiple Universes by Waffle+Iron · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    A different universe would have different laws of physics altogether.

    ... And different fashion norms. For example, there could be a universe where most men in positions of authority wear goatees.

  10. Makes me want to watch Sliders again!! by arock99 · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Glad its finally coming to DVD next year :)