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Just six numbers
The Deep Forces That Shape the Universe
Book • 2000
In 'Just Six Numbers,' Martin J. Rees discusses six cosmic numbers (N, epsilon, omega, lambda, Q, and D) that are crucial for the universe's structure and the emergence of life.
These numbers, defined during the Big Bang, govern the universe's shape, size, and texture.
Rees explains how slight changes in these numbers would make life as we know it impossible.
He considers the fine-tuning of these parameters and discusses the multiverse hypothesis as a possible explanation for their values, although he acknowledges that science cannot fully explain this fine-tuning.
These numbers, defined during the Big Bang, govern the universe's shape, size, and texture.
Rees explains how slight changes in these numbers would make life as we know it impossible.
He considers the fine-tuning of these parameters and discusses the multiverse hypothesis as a possible explanation for their values, although he acknowledges that science cannot fully explain this fine-tuning.
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Michael Shermer when discussing the fine-tuning problem and Martin Rees' book 'Just Six Numbers'.
Michael Shermer when discussing the fine-tuning problem and Martin Rees' book 'Just Six Numbers'.
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