From: Samantha Atkins (samantha@objectent.com)
Date: Mon Dec 09 2002 - 16:38:57 MST
gts wrote:
> The question "Why does X exist?" is meaningful only
> when it is conceivable that X might not have existed.
>
> The ultimate question about the cause of the universe
> cannot pass this test for meaning because it is not
> possible to conceive of the universe not existing. To
> have a conception of any kind, one must presuppose a
> universe in which one can conceive.
>
The question of why this bubble of space-time came into being or
how is not at all unreasonable to ask. That we are dependent on
its existence does not mean we cannot ask the question or work
toward and possible find answer[s].
- samantha
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