Cosmological models that seem the most plausible to you?
And sources you trust most to answer them?

A. Is there a God?

I know, define God.

Yes and no

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If you observe me I exist
If you are not observing me I do not exist, as anything but a wave

Now your cat is another matter entirely.

Seriously? Again with the define god posts?

Until we get a better explanation for dark energy and dark matter other than “it must be there because none of our measurements make any sense without it”, none of the cosmological models are plausible. Declaring that 95% of the universe is Mystery Mush is not a model.

Sources? How about cosmologists, astronomers and physicists.

Yes. She’s Black, and makes volcanos spit lava.

Yes, but what are the names of her six grandfathers

Other than Pele, all I remember is that there were more apostrophes than consonants.

"Until we get a better explanation for dark energy and dark matter other than “it must be there because none of our measurements make any sense without it”, none of the cosmological models are plausible. Declaring that 95% of the universe is Mystery Mush is not a model."

You appear to be confused about scientific modeling. In the first place, a scientific model is always related to an underlying theory, such that the model is an imperfect, heuristically motivated, mathematical expression of the theory, or part of the theory. Such models can address mysteries--like dark matter and dark energy--by incorporating theoretically based quantities (e.g. of DM and/or DE), or (when available) experimentally determined quantities. Thus, to suggest that a cosmological model (or its underlying theory) is per se "implausible" because of a difficulty in understanding dark matter and/or dark energy is incorrect. Science generates, expands, fine-tunes, confirms and/or discards its theories through proposed models.

This is not to say that scientific modeling is not without practical dangers. Here is quote from Ernest Nagel's classic treatise, *The Structure of Science: Problems in the Logic of Scientific Explanation* that helps to sort out scientific modeling and theory.

"The formulation of a theory in terms of some model is nevertheless not free from dangers, and a model may be a potential intellectual trap as well as an invaluable intellectual tool. . . "

"It must nevertheless be acknowledged that there is no way of telling in advance whether a given model will prove to be an obstacle to the fruitful development of theory, since it is usually only after a model has been tried that one can tell which of its features suggest inquiries leading into blind alleys and which are heuristically valuable. The only point that can be affirmed with confidence is that a model for a theory is not the theory itself. In consequence, the adequacy of a theory as an instrument for systematic explanation and prediction cannot be taken without further scrutiny to establish the physical reality of every aspect of the substantive model in terms of which the theory may be interpreted. This is obvious when several models are known for the same theory, but it is equally true when only a single model is available." (pages 115-116)

Despite the above, I certainly agree with you that the mysteries surrounding dark matter and dark energy seriously impact and limit our understanding of the cosmos. Yet, the big bang theory, for example; or the steady state theory; or Penrose's cyclical theory; or the multiverse theory, can all be investigated through modeling not withstanding scientific ignorance as to dark energy and dark matter.

"This is not to say that scientific modeling is not without practical dangers."

If it involves wearing nothing but a white lab coat, it depends on the model.

If I knew for sure that I could trust God to have my back when necessary, I would be religious.

But I've tried, and come to the conclusion that he can't be counted on when the going gets rough. So I consider myself to be religiously indifferent.

Yes, but we have to bear in mind that you are part Neanderthal.

;-)

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Is the answer to this question no?
Do crabs think fish are flying?
What if a vampire bit Batman?
If you try to fail and succeed, which have you done?
Which letter is silent in the word ‘scent’, the s or c?
How far East can you travel before you’re heading west?
Does expecting the unexpected make the unexpected expected?
How do you respond when someone asks if you’re in denial, but you’re not?
Does the study of philosophy ever lead to answers or just more questions?
What would you genetically alter about the human race to improve them as a species?
https://theadultman.com/love-and-lust/existential-questions/

Those are such a tease to read that the Cat dragging this defining God thing around like a child with a security blanket almost makes it worth it.

I'm a beauty school drop out so I no longer care about cosmology. In fact, I haven't cut my hair for over a year!

Are you pregnant?

I've been growing mine since 2018.

We'll, I traded my six-pack for a pony keg a while back, but no, I'm not pregnant.....as far as I know.

As for the hair, I have no plans on cutting it. Everyone say's it looks good and they love the side burns too. I call it my once upon a time in Hollywood look. I was watching my DVD of Woodstock the other day and thought "all the guys have hair and burns like me!" Took me right back to the times! Good times!

Plus it makes me look cool when I'm playing my Gibson 60's SG in the band :)

All I want to know is why French bread comes out of the toaster so damn hot.

Try this toaster. It might help.

https://www.target.com/p/panasonic-flash-express-toaster-oven-silver-nb-g110p/-/A-53285093

Thanks, EB. I lust after kitchen gadgets.

:)

You can have my Ninja Foodi when you pry it from my cold dead fingers.

Dave, don't you ever be dead !!

But if you do, will you tape my name on it ?

and they love it, BUT they were in Costco a week ago and they have the NEW VERSION. They decided against buying it, but my daughter knew my boyfriend and I were on our way (it is in Ogden, so it is an hour trip or so) and called me and asked me to get it for her to give her husband for Christmas, but I decided I'm giving it to them. They swear by them! I don't cook at home much. I hate cooking any longer. But I said, you can give me your old one and they want one for here and one for when they are in Alaska.

Is there a God? I just don't know. I don't worry about it. I tend to side on the attitude of wait a minute????? Especially when I hear things about praying for help and God will give you what you need and all that stuff. My "husband" is still gay and I just haven't been able to figure that one out yet! (sarcasm)

I just saw this. Maybe you like cooler French Toast?

https://sepcooks.com/raspberry-almond-pain-perdu/

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EB, I hope you wake up to this today.

:)

Wow EB! Saved this to Pinterest. I may not make it soon or often but it is sure on the list :)

I just want to know who left that damn lego on the floor for me to step on.



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and a female said, "Do you remember jacks?" Believe me, they are worse.

Nothing male nor female!

https://media.babylonbee.com/articles/article-8681-1.jpg

I didn't realize the existing Lego blocks had genitalia.

In a simplified world where everything is blocks of colors instead the blended, complex, confusing, wonderful world we live in where gender isn't a simplification into blocks, Legos have penises like tentacles connecting and building that simplified world.

The opposite, however, is also true. Sometimes a Lego block is just a Lego block.

Not now that they have become block buster movies and video games.

Probably the same person who let loose the dozen giant tarantulas in your bedroom. They only come out when the lights are off. Sleep tight!

Consaroma spimalagh flomain on the scaffolo*. Like, for sure!













*Who needs to call something/anything God when you have German Chocolate Cake whenever you want it?

Mmmmmm. German Chocolate Cake.... *drool*


HH =)

I think D&D needs to get him some of that cake. He has been mentioning it a lot! You and D&D get this one and I will have a Champaign cake please :)

https://gerryfrankskonditorei.com/featured/german-chocolate-cake/

That looks divine.

SC, I think there’s God.

Or what I’ve experienced as a Benevolent Presence throughout my life.

Me: OUCH! Just tried to get my toast coming out of the toaster..

Snark: Do you know why it's so hot?

Me: No why?

Snark: Its due to the heat.

Ya, but, French bread (at least the sourdough kind) comes out hotter than regular bread.

(You silly guy!) …. ;)

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Perfect for... (wait, wait.. wait..)

..croutons ;<》

Want to go halves with me on getting Kathleen a set of wooden tongs especially for toasters? :)

They are good for those of us who like our toast cremated.

I thought I read these.

https://www.amazon.com/Japanese-Wooden-Sandals/s?k=Japanese+Wooden+Sandals

:)