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Quantum Equation Suggests Universe Had No Beginning
cyberspittle writes: The universe may have existed forever, according to a new model that applies quantum correction terms to complement Einstein's theory of general relativity. The model may also account for dark matter and dark energy, resolving multiple problems at once. "In addition to not predicting a Big Bang singularity, the new model does not predict a "big crunch" singularity, either. In general relativity, one possible fate of the universe is that it starts to shrink until it collapses in on itself in a big crunch and becomes an infinitely dense point once again. ... In cosmological terms, the scientists explain that the quantum corrections can be thought of as a cosmological constant term (without the need for dark energy) and a radiation term. These terms keep the universe at a finite size, and therefore give it an infinite age. The terms also make predictions that agree closely with current observations of the cosmological constant and density of the universe."
Do you take decisions based on what random children would think about them? Can you imagine yourself having thoughts on the line of "Should I buy a new home? Oh, maybe I shouldn't. My neighbor's six year old kid thinks this one is the bestest."
If you don't, why do you think scientist care about whether the first chapter of a book speaks about the Big Bang?
Just as you don't take decisions based on winnie the pooh, smarter people than you, don't take theirs based on your fantasies and belief system.