Thanks for the Zaps! 🙏

I think you tend to make overly simplistic assumptions.

The question of the universe’s origin is one of the greatest scientific and philosophical challenges. The prevailing scientific consensus, supported by cosmology and empirical evidence—such as cosmic background radiation and the redshift of distant galaxies—suggests that the universe began with the Big Bang around 13.8 billion years ago and has been expanding ever since. However, this does not necessarily mean it emerged from “nothing,” nor does it rule out the possibility of some pre-existing reality.

The notion that there are only two options—either something is eternal or it sprang from nothing—oversimplifies the complexity of modern cosmology. Theoretical physicists explore a range of possibilities, including quantum fluctuations in a timeless multiverse, cyclic universe models, and vacuum energy fluctuations that might give rise to space-time itself. While speculative, these ideas are grounded in physics and mathematics rather than mere metaphysics / religious beliefs.

The emergence of intelligence from non-intelligence and life from non-life is a separate but well-studied question, addressed by abiogenesis and evolutionary theory. These fields provide well-supported mechanisms showing how biological systems could arise from inorganic molecules through chemical evolution. Evolution by natural selection is a rigorously tested process that explains how complexity and intelligence can gradually emerge from simpler forms.

In science, uncertainty is not a flaw but a driving force for discovery. “We don’t know yet” is an honest, intellectually responsible position—one that leaves room for new insights rather than rushing to metaphysical conclusions. The real question is: do we seek answers through evidence and inquiry, or do we settle for explanations that simply feel satisfying?