Maybe there is a viable alternative to the
“space-time singularities" Einstein predicted about black holes, that nothing can ever escape from a black hole. Rather,
the theory goes, that finally matter is emitted from a black hole via the so called “worm holes” to form new galaxies. Professor Brian Cox likes this theory which is aptly named the multiverses; implying the universe(s) comprises a continuum of final black hole events (Big Bangs ) which ultimately lead to the formation of new starts and galaxies. So we might say the universe (s) continuously re-births in the form of new stars and galaxies. There is no beginning or end but only a continuum.
With this in mind I made up this poem
Continuum
Our space is a continuum
Of space and time within that space
Of particles to waves in space
Of waves to particles in that space
Our space is a continuum
Our food for life within that space
Our food for thoughts in that space
Our lights reflection in that space
Our space is a continuum
Of dualities of time and space
Of single times to multiverse
Of universe to multiverse
Our space is a continuum
Its energy is our quantum state
Energy from dyeing stars
Recreate our new life state
Of space and time within that space
Of particles to waves in space
Of waves to particles in that space
Our space is a continuum
Our food for life within that space
Our food for thoughts in that space
Our lights reflection in that space
Our space is a continuum
Of dualities of time and space
Of single times to multiverse
Of universe to multiverse
Our space is a continuum
Its energy is our quantum state
Energy from dyeing stars
Recreate our new life state
6 comments:
I do not believe in the Big Bang Theory, which isn't a theory at all, but an hypothesis which cannot be either proved or disproved. In effect, according to the BBT the universe came into being [based on a linear estimate of a universal expansion based on Hubble's Law that does not take into account variable expansion] at a fairly precise time having its origin in a Singularity. What a preposterous idea! Not only that, but Time came into existence at that moment. Really?
I am trying to imagine just what a singularity actually is. Can't do it! It is as much a figment as eternity or infinity. They are intellectual concepts about states towards which events are moving. We never actually get there.
There are many, many philosophers and mystics [or both] who say that time has no reality. There is no such thing as time. So what of spaceTIME? Yes there is decay [biblical corruption], but that is a function of gravity. Measurements of time are useful, and they have a semblance of time, but 'semblance of' is not the same as actual reality. [Movement but no passing!]
Interesting poem, though. :)
Hi Tom,
As you would be aware Einstein predicted black holes, but was somewhat sceptical of their existence, so bizarre they seemed to him? That we can actually see one now seems rather amazing don’t you think? I put together this post rather quickly but maybe more detail might have been needed. In any event I would appreciate your conformation or otherwise my understanding of the matter is more or less on track.
Si I will give more detail.
As you also be aware there are so many theories around such as string or M theory, so one is prone to use the word theory (as in the non-scientific community) fairly loosely. So I agree, that it is only a hypothesis. For instance, even Professor Brian Cox was asked the question why do you believe in their Big Bang Theory? To which he replied – Because I can see it, rather obviously with reference to the Hubble Telescope; the amazing pictures of the early universe. He then went on to outline why he believed in the Multiverse Theory that I think seeks to explain the very things you object to in your comment about the BBT. That is the initial expansion was not a uniform expansion, but at a vastly faster rate, so he postulated a continuum in the cycle of numerous events of this nature as I have attempted to explain very briefly. What might be described as a modified BBT.
But for my sake, I would also like to go back to basics as I understand them so that you can see where I am coming from. I understand Einstein changed the way we think about space and time and so he used the term Space- time. Hence the concept of space time is not flat, but is curved by the matter and energy in it. So I assume that's what you mean by gravity and decay?
So that whilst I agree time as we know it is an allusion, doesn’t science still accept the idea of space – time as I have described as above and which seems to sit comfortably in most narratives?
So that (according to Hawking) given the general theory of relativity, space and time together can be regarded as a forming a 4 dimensional space called space – time. In summary a model (if this the right word) that provides a synthesis of 3 dimensional space to a single 4 dimensional continuum.
I thought the idea of a singularity was just the way (for want of better word) some in the scientific community described a black hole?
Best wishes
Hi Lindsay;
Part of the Big Bang Theory does include some notion of a sudden acceleration in the expansion of the Bang. However, it was an idea that came out of the blue to 'explain' what happened - allegedly. It does sound like one massive fudge. When I spoke about different expansion rates - I should have explained more clearly - I was referring to the fact that the expansion of the universe [and hence by back-tracking the original birth point] was based on Hubble's work, but makes no allowance for varying rates of expansion. How could it, indeed? It is now thought that the rate of expansion is increasing rather than decreasing. If one took a point in 'time' during the accelerating phase and back-tracked to a new origin, it would predict a much younger universe. It's somewhat like trying to predict someone's age by measuring the rate at which they are breathing, and at what point in the breathing cycle they are on.
When we think we are measuring time, we are in fact measuring a series of events in an arbitrary period. Years, months, hours, minutes and seconds are designed to be fractions or multiples of each other, were based on the rotation and revolution of the earth on its axis and travel distance round the sun. Then we went upmarket and discovered the regularity of quartz vibrations and so on. However, all these so-called measures of time are dependent on local gravity and what fraction of the speed of light is being experienced. Even when asking the question of how old am I, much of it is subjective.
I think the major contribution that Einstein made with his theories was to break the mould of the then current thinking, that the universe operated like a vast clockwork machine. Along with that mode of thinking went the idea that we lived in a calm, predictable universe that was essentially dead. Some would argue that the universe is very much alive. You pays yer money and takes yer choice!
Are yes! Singularities! A mathematical rather than realistic concept, I think. Give something mass and when it collapses - as all stars do....eventually - it shrinks to something much smaller and more dense, a white dwarf or brown dwarf star. Give the original star more mass and it will shrink to a very heavy indeed neutron star. Give your origin lump of stellar material enough mass and it will not stop shrinking until its size is zero and its density infinite. It has become a singularity.
Such is cosmic life as I understand it. It is worth pointing out that it has been said that very few people understand Einstein's theories; they just use them to predict accurately what they are seeking.
Hi Tom,
Thanks for your insightful comment.
Can I take it you might also agree, then from a mathematical perspective that space - time equals motion plus time. Although one cannot be precise I think we can say the faster we travel the less time we have, and so the reverse is true? So that in a singularity the laws of physics break down and there is no longer space -time as such. But under quantum mechanics a different reality seems possible, where events seem to happen simultaneously and space - time does no appear to even exist.
Best wishes
It appears that the faster we travel, time slows down according to the measuring clock. Would that not imply that we have more of this strange construct called time? On your final point, not only do events seem to happen simultaneously, but they appear to happen at a distance and can apparently be foretold by the interacting quanta.
I think one must be careful about slipping into the "straw man fallacy" here. I find the idea that time does not really exist, even if it is a compelling verisimilitude, worthy of investigation. However, I choose not to defend either condition, that it exists or does not exist. All I will say on this point is that my meditation experience implies that we live without time, or in a no-time continuum.
Hi Tom
Many thanks Tom for clearing up in my mind a few points which always have puzzled me to some degree. On the last point I now think I would agree, A bit like the conundrum between free will and determinism. Live your life as if you are always free to choose. I think your last. addition to your post now makes a lot more sense to me.
Best wishes
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