#big_bang

[blackpointgame]

#Big_Bang #ceiling #burst #canicas #ia #art #trencadis #mosaik #Park_Güell #gaudi #azulejo_andalusi #mosaico #mosaico_Nazari #world #ufob0t #barcelona #gaudi #mosaic #go #Alhambra_mosaicos #mosaiquismo http://aabon35.blogspot.com http://arubio28814.blogspot.com

[bills-bible-basics]

ChatGPT Does Not Deny the Possibility of God’s Existence Following is a brief verbatim conversation I had with ChatGPT 4o on the afternoon of June 2, 2024 in which it does not exclude the possibility of God’s existence as the intelligence and cause behind the so-called Big Bang and the creation of the universe. Me: If nothing existed before the Big Bang occurred, and the Big Bang was the effect, what  was the cause behind the Big Bang if nothing else existed previously? ChatGPT 4o: The question of what caused the Big Bang, especially if nothing existed before it, is one of the most profound and challenging questions in cosmology and physics. Here are some key points to consider: 1. Limits of Current Understanding: The current understanding of the Big Bang theory describes the evolution of the universe from a very high-density and high-temperature state. However, it does not necessarily describe the origin of this state or what preceded it. 2. Quantum Cosmology: Some theories suggest that the universe could have originated from a quantum fluctuation. In quantum mechanics, particles can appear and disappear spontaneously due to the uncertainty principle. Applying this concept to the entire universe, it is hypothesized that a quantum fluctuation could have given rise to the Big Bang. 3. Multiverse Theories: Some theories propose the existence of a multiverse, where our universe is just one of many. In these scenarios, the Big Bang could be a localized event within a much larger and possibly eternal multiverse. This multiverse could have different laws of physics and constants. 4. Cyclic Models: There are also cyclic models of the universe, which propose that the universe undergoes an infinite series of expansions and contractions. According to these models, the Big Bang could be just one phase in an ongoing cycle. 5. Inflationary Cosmology: The theory of cosmic inflation posits that the universe underwent a rapid exponential expansion very shortly after the Big Bang. This theory explains many observed features of the universe, but it still requires an initial trigger for inflation. 6. Philosophical and Metaphysical Considerations: Some aspects of the question might be beyond the scope of empirical science and delve into metaphysics or philosophy. The concept of “nothingness” and the nature of time and causality before the Big Bang are topics of ongoing philosophical debate. In summary, while several hypotheses attempt to explain the cause of the Big Bang, it remains an open question in cosmology and physics. Each theory presents intriguing possibilities, but definitive answers are still elusive. Me: Regarding #3 above, if this be the case, where did the multiverse originate from? Being as it too would be an effect, what was its cause? Furthermore, if the multiverse is eternal, does that not imply an eternal cause behind it? Does that not likewise imply an eternal intelligence? ChatGPT 4o: The concept of the multiverse and its origins brings us to the frontiers of both physics and philosophy. Here are some points to consider: 1. Multiverse Origin: If our universe is part of a multiverse, the question of where the multiverse originated remains. Several hypotheses have been proposed: • Eternal Inflation: In this scenario, inflationary processes create “bubble universes” within a larger inflating space. This process could be eternal, with new universes continuously being created. • Quantum Cosmology: Similar to the universe itself, the multiverse could have originated from quantum fluctuations in a higher-dimensional space or an eternal quantum state. 2. Eternal Multiverse: If the multiverse is eternal, it suggests that it has no beginning or end. This aligns with some interpretations of quantum mechanics and string theory. However, an eternal multiverse raises further questions: • Eternal Cause: The concept of an eternal multiverse suggests an eternal cause. However, “cause” in this context might not align with our usual understanding of causality, as time itself may behave differently on a multiversal scale. • Eternal Intelligence: Whether an eternal cause implies an eternal intelligence is a more philosophical question. Some argue that an eternal, self-sustaining system could exist without intelligent direction, governed purely by physical laws. Others propose that the complexity and order of such a system might imply some form of intelligence or conscious design. 3. Philosophical Implications: • Causality: Traditional notions of causality may not apply to the multiverse. Causality within our universe is well-defined, but beyond it, causality might not operate in a way we can comprehend. • Anthropic Principle: Some explanations use the anthropic principle, which suggests that we observe our particular universe because it has the conditions necessary for life. This principle does not necessarily imply intelligence but rather a selection effect within a potentially vast and varied multiverse. 4. Scientific Limits: The multiverse theory, while mathematically plausible and consistent with some physical theories, is currently beyond direct empirical testing. This limits our ability to draw definitive conclusions about its origins and nature. In summary, while the multiverse theory offers intriguing possibilities, it also raises profound questions about the nature of existence, causality, and intelligence. The idea of an eternal cause does not necessarily imply an eternal intelligence, but it invites deep philosophical exploration about the nature of reality and the possible existence of higher forms of order or consciousness. Me: So you are admitting that a higher form of consciousness and intelligence could exist which is the original cause behind everything which exists in the theoretical multiverse, as well as in our own universe? ChatGPT 4o: The possibility of a higher form of consciousness or intelligence as the original cause behind everything, including the multiverse and our universe, is indeed a topic of considerable philosophical and scientific debate. Here are some key considerations: 1. Philosophical Considerations: • First Cause Argument: This is a philosophical argument for the existence of a first cause or prime mover, often associated with the concept of God or a higher intelligence. It posits that there must be an initial uncaused cause that set everything into motion. • Intelligent Design: Some philosophical and theological perspectives argue that the complexity and order observed in the universe imply the existence of an intelligent designer. 2. Scientific Considerations: • Limits of Empirical Evidence: Current scientific methods rely on empirical evidence and testable hypotheses. The existence of a higher consciousness or intelligence as the cause of the universe or multiverse is not something that can be empirically tested with our current scientific tools. • Hypothetical Models: Some theoretical models, such as those in quantum mechanics or cosmology, allow for interpretations that might suggest a foundational layer of reality that could be consistent with some form of intelligence or conscious design. However, these interpretations are highly speculative. 3. Compatibility with Scientific Theories: • Quantum Mechanics: Some interpretations of quantum mechanics, like the observer effect and the role of consciousness in collapsing the wave function, hint at a deeper connection between consciousness and the fabric of reality. However, these interpretations are controversial and not universally accepted. • Anthropic Principle: This principle suggests that the universe’s physical constants are finely tuned to allow for the existence of life. Some see this fine-tuning as evidence of intelligent design, while others view it as a selection effect within a vast multiverse where many different conditions exist. 4. Open Questions: • Nature of Consciousness: The nature of consciousness itself is still not fully understood. Whether consciousness is a fundamental aspect of the universe or an emergent property of complex systems remains an open question in both philosophy and neuroscience. • Transcendence: The idea of a transcendent intelligence that exists beyond the physical universe challenges the boundaries of scientific inquiry, which typically focuses on the natural, observable world. In conclusion, while the possibility of a higher form of consciousness or intelligence as the original cause is a fascinating idea, it remains a hypothesis that sits at the intersection of science, philosophy, and theology. It is a profound and complex question that invites exploration from multiple perspectives but currently lacks definitive empirical evidence. Me: But lack of empirical evidence does not necessarily disprove the existence of a higher intelligence and consciousness which was the original cause behind the existence of all things in the known physical universe, or multiverse, correct? Is it not possible that such an entity is simply beyond our human comprehension? ChatGPT 4o: Yes, you are correct. The lack of empirical evidence does not necessarily disprove the existence of a higher intelligence or consciousness that could be the original cause behind the existence of all things in the known physical universe or multiverse. Here are some key points to consider: 1. Limits of Empirical Science: Empirical science relies on observation, experimentation, and evidence that can be measured and tested. Some concepts, especially those that transcend physical reality or lie beyond the observable universe, may be inherently difficult or impossible to investigate using current scientific methods. 2. Philosophical and Theological Perspectives: Many philosophical and theological traditions posit the existence of a higher intelligence or consciousness that is beyond human comprehension. These perspectives often rely on different forms of reasoning, intuition, and revelation rather than empirical evidence. 3. Transcendence and Comprehension: If a higher intelligence or consciousness exists, it might operate on a level of reality that is fundamentally different from our own. This could mean that human cognitive and perceptual abilities are limited in their capacity to fully understand or detect such an entity. 4. Possibility and Speculation: The possibility of a higher intelligence or consciousness as the original cause is a valid speculation. It remains a topic of interest and debate in philosophy, theology, and even some areas of theoretical physics. While it cannot be proven or disproven by current empirical methods, it remains a meaningful and thought-provoking hypothesis. 5. Agnosticism and Open Inquiry: Many scientists and philosophers adopt an agnostic stance on questions that lie beyond the reach of current empirical investigation. They remain open to the possibility of new evidence or insights that could reshape our understanding of fundamental questions about existence. In summary, while the existence of a higher intelligence or consciousness as the original cause cannot be empirically proven with current methods, it is a possibility that remains open to philosophical and theological exploration. The idea that such an entity could be beyond human comprehension is also plausible, given the potential limitations of human cognition and the vastness of the unknown aspects of reality. Me: Thank you. So you have basically concluded that the existence of an all-powerful, super-intelligent creator God who created all things in the universe — or multiverse — is NOT outside the realm of possibilities, correct? ChatGPT 4o: Yes, that's correct. The existence of an all-powerful, super-intelligent creator God who created all things in the universe — or multiverse — is not outside the realm of possibilities. While this hypothesis cannot be proven or disproven with current empirical methods, it remains a valid and plausible concept within the scope of philosophical, theological, and even some speculative scientific inquiry. It acknowledges the limitations of human understanding and the potential for realities that transcend our current knowledge. https://www.billkochman.com/Blog/index.php/chatgpt-does-not-deny-the-possibility-of-gods-existence/?feed_id=172142&ChatGPT%20Does%20Not%20Deny%20the%20Possibility%20of%20God%E2%80%99s%20Existence

[totaldramabigbang]

Hi! My name is Sami and I want to put on Total Drama's first Big Bang event!

What is a Big Bang, you ask? It's a fandom-wide event where authors commit to writing a piece for the fandom, at a minimum of 10k words or more. This can be a longfic, one-shot, anything you want. Artists get to see what authors are working on, can "claim" their work and join their team to create artwork for the story. Beta readers are also eligible to join a team to help the author get their work to its fullest potential! Then, teams will post their stories within a specific posting season, and it benefits the whole fandom by creating new content for everyone to read and see!

Feel free to read more about a Big Bang and the history here -- https://fanlore.org/wiki/Big_Bang

If you're interested in participating, start thinking about what you might want to write about! Posting season will be sometime around April and will need to be completed finished and published by June. You can expect to see an author interest form sometime in the next few weeks, and an artist interest form soon after. A more tentative schedule will come out soon with plenty of time for authors, artists, and beta readers to decide if this is an event they can commit to. For now, we are looking for moderators to join the team! If you are able to give a few hours a week and want to help stat the groundwork for a new Total Drama fandom tradition, this is the job for you!

Read through our moderator application, which includes what you'll be agreeing to as well as some common responsibilities we'll all be splitting. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!

https://forms.gle/sVAchcbjMVv9bNHW9

[superfambigbang]

Kinda a dumb question, but what is a Big Bang?

I'll be real I'm a firm believer in "no dumb questions, only information you don't know yet" 💪🥰 so here is info!

A big bang is an event where artists and authors team up to make a fic with art that illustrates a scene or scenes from the fic. The fic is normally long (hence the "big"! part of a big bang) and the bang refers to the fact that all the projects for the event are kept 100% secret until posting dates arrive. Thus, an influx of long fics about a particular theme or for a particular fandom!

There's also this really great description from the fanlore wiki page (https://fanlore.org/wiki/Big_Bang) if you like reading about fandom history:

"Writers sign up to take part in the challenge and begin writing stories. When the early drafts of the stories are available, each one is assigned one or more artists, or artists might claim stories from posted summaries. Artists create fanart to go along with the story. This art can take the form of illustrations, manips, photo collages, vids, icon sets, etc."

For our event, the word count is going to be 20k, with almost a full year (about 10 months) to write the fic, and at least one fully illustrated art piece to go along with it. The fics will be allocated via the artists picking from anonymous fic summaries, with a little bit of mod tweaking to make sure everyone gets a partner. You can check the schedule here.

If you're on desktop - or want to open it via a browser - you can also check out our FAQ! It has information on requirements, limitations, and how the Superfam Big Bang mods will be running the event.

[zoppzoop]

just a little tldr on what a big bang is: its basically a challenge kinda thing involving fanfics, accompanied by fanart. a collaboration between writers and artists, where the artist make the piece to go along with the story

you can read more about in this link: fanlore.org/wiki/Big_Bang

a mini bang, which is this event, would be just that but on a smaller scale since the entire process of a big bang taking place is almost a whole year, and we're gonna be completing that process in about a month and a half max.

HELLO JRWI FANDOM!!

i'd been thinking about it for a while and I was wondering if people would be interested in a mini-bang for the riptide campaign before it comes out just to hype everyone up about it! i think it might be fun so id love to gather everyone's thoughts on it through this little interest check!

we definitely wouldnt be able to do a full big bang given the small amount of time, but I feel like this would be fun :D

maybe if this goes well enough i would like to think of an actual jrwi big bang but that's for WAY later sdkfjsk

[theharmonyweaver]

4 years ago , miss this days , #concert #big_bang #rock #guitar https://www.instagram.com/p/497jJsG7XO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vexh2rbwusjm

[free-bgm-mp3]

Big Bang - Last Dance 빅뱅 PIANO COVER https://youtu.be/oWvo-p0oC3Y #Big_Bang #Last_Dance #빅뱅 #FREE_BGM #anime_Song #MP3 #OST #anima #full_video #the_song_remains #bgmworld #Remakes #호깡BGM  #MUSIC_vidoes_cover #full_ver  #soundcloud #Best_cover_songs #lovebgm #Coversong #New_artist #massbgm #likeforlikes #mallus #beat #game #jazz #remake_song #Top_Pop  @호깡bgm @youtubemusic @YouTube https://www.instagram.com/p/CCspFZugaBt/?igshid=7pwlp35gtjg4

[anachavez1397]

Adivinen quien salió en noticiero nacional en Colombia??? @seungriseyo @realllllmino @winnercity #WhereRUFrom #LeeSeungHyun #GDragon #Winner #Daesung #BangBangBang #Mino #Blue #FantasticBaby #LastDance #Girlfriend #FXXKIT #Big_Bang👑回顧篇 #TheGreatSeungRi #빅뱅 #BigBangFever #YGEntertainment #SeungRi #YG케이플러스아카데미 #ChoiSeungHyun #TOP #지드래곤 #권지용 #DongYoungBae #태양 #동영배 #KwonJiYong #MadeTheFullAlbum

[zutaralesbian]

I know that Killing Eve Week is coming up in May (and I for one am going to try to participate in that at least twice) but sometime in the future afterwards, would anyone be interested in doing a Villaneve Big Bang? I’ve just noticed that there are a lot of great writers and artists in the KE fandom and thought it may be fun to do a fandom event that combines both and maybe lift our spirits a little after the finale. I may hate the show now but I still love our unhinged ladies and would like to celebrate them for at least a little longer.

For anyone who doesn’t know what a Big Bang is, check this out:

https://fanlore.org/wiki/Big_Bang

[abri-chan]

✨La Squadra Wonderland Zine: Interest Check✨

Hello, everyone! I’m gauging interest for a Wonderland-themed La Squadra Big Bang Zine. Please take some time to fill the interest form, and spread the word so we can get a larger audience.

DESCRIPTION:

This project is inspired by Alice in Wonderland and incorporates all nine La Squadra members (equal spotlight for each). In the spirit of big bangs, artists and writers collaborate on a piece: the writer gets substantial space to compose a story that the artist(s) can illustrate. More details to come, but expect all stories to have a connecting thread, and the whole zine to ultimately build up into its own little universe.

For more info on what a big bang is, check: https://fanlore.org/wiki/Big_Bang.  

Creator/Ideator: @abri-chan​ Banter Art: @plavigmaz​

★ FORM: https://forms.gle/coFysYEuxTefCXxC7 ★

[mxtxbb]

We've seen some discussion and received some questions about submitting completed fic for this challenge. We have revised our FAQ to address that we are NOT allowing pre-completed fics to be submitted. This is a Big Bang challenge, for writers to write 50k alongside each other, to inspire artists who will be creating something from scratch for these fics.

If this is your first time hearing about a Big Bang, here is a Fanlore article on the history & guidelines of other Big Bang challenges https://fanlore.org/wiki/Big_Bang. Although our rules are a bit different, we are running this event in the same spirit of Big Bang challenges from the past.

[bills-bible-basics]

BIG BANG -- a poem by Bill Kochman A #BillsBibleBasics poem by #BillKochman. Visit https://www.billkochman.com/Poetry/ to see all my poems with related Bible study resources all in one place & organized by category. Thanks! To see other poems related to this one, please go here: https://www.billkochman.com/Poetry/index.html#Science-Related "For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:" Romans 1:20, KJV "O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:" 1 Timothy 6:20, KJV "God Created the Heavens - Intelligent Design" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse277.html "God Made All Things" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse031.html "God of Gods" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse110.html "Our Everlasting God" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse552.html "God is in Control" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse124.html "God's Ways Are Past Finding Out" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse242.html Article: "Science and Technology: The Forbidden Knowledge?": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/sci-tek1.html Article: "Organ Transplants and Blood Transfusions": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/organtr1.html Article: "Assisted Suicide, Euthanasia, Terminal Sedation": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/AssistedSuicide-Euthanasia.html Article: "Death: Final Battle, Final Victory!": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/death-01 Article: "Alien Life, Extrasolar Planets and Universal Atonement": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/alienlif01.html Article: "The Nibiru Planet X Wormwood Controversy": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/nibiru-1.html Article: "Comet Elenin, Hercolubus, Nibiru, and Planet X": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/Elenin-Hercolubus-Nibiru-01.html Article: "Nature of the Alien: ETs, Demons or a Government Plot?": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/natalien.html Article: "Our Expanding Universe -- Einstein, Hubble, Dark Energy and God": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/Our-Expanding-Universe.html Article: "The Dinosaur Dilemma and Modern Science": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/dinosr-1.html Article: "Adaptation, EVILution and the Six Days of Genesis": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/evilut-1.html Article: "The Manipulation of Time and Space: Goal of the Beast?": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/maniptm1.html Article: "The Earth is Under Seven Thousand Years Old!": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/timelin1.html Article: "IBM's Cognitive Computers, DARPA and the Image of the Beast": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/Cognitive-Computers-Image-of-the-Beast.html Article: "Robot Wars, Skynet, the Beast and the False Prophet": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/robotwar Article: "The Internet: Our Final Frontier; Your Last Chance?": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/internet.html Article: "Is Science Better Than the Bible?": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/science1.html Article: "Keeping Things in the Proper Perspective": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/propersp.html Article: "The Wisdom of God Versus the Philosophy of Men": https://www.billkochman.com/Articles/philos-1.html "Wisdom of God's Spirit" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse077.html "Foolishness of the World" KJV Bible Verse List: https://www.billkochman.com/VerseLists/verse020.html https://www.billkochman.com/Blog/index.php/big-bang-a-poem-by-bill-kochman/?feed_id=93386&_unique_id=652c3ec7d576d&BIG%20BANG%20--%20a%20poem%20by%20Bill%20Kochman

[apod]

2020 February 23

Illustris Simulation of the Universe Video Credit: Illustris Collaboration, NASA, PRACE, XSEDE, MIT, Harvard CfA; Music: The Poisoned Princess (Media Right Productions)

Explanation: How did we get here? Click play, sit back, and watch. A computer simulation of the evolution of the universe provides insight into how galaxies formed and perspectives into humanity's place in the universe. The Illustris project exhausted 20 million CPU hours in 2014 following 12 billion resolution elements spanning a cube 35 million light years on a side as it evolved over 13 billion years. The simulation tracks matter into the formation of a wide variety of galaxy types. As the virtual universe evolves, some of the matter expanding with the universe soon gravitationally condenses to form filaments, galaxies, and clusters of galaxies. The featured video takes the perspective of a virtual camera circling part of this changing universe, first showing the evolution of dark matter, then hydrogen gas coded by temperature (0:45), then heavy elements such as helium and carbon (1:30), and then back to dark matter (2:07). On the lower left the time since the Big Bang is listed, while on the lower right the type of matter being shown is listed. Explosions (0:50) depict galaxy-center supermassive black holes expelling bubbles of hot gas. Interesting discrepancies between Illustris and the real universe have been studied, including why the simulation produced an overabundance of old stars.

∞ Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap200223.html

[boethiah]

how did convention happen (antihonesty)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Bang

[bereft-of-frogs]

I’m gonna sound like an idiot but... I’m fairly new to fandom things and... what is a ‘big bang’ in a fandom context? You’ve mentioned it in a few posts and I don’t know what it is and I don’t know I feel like it’s more reliable to ask someone instead of just... looking it up on the internet?

No worries, but honestly I actually also just went to fanlore for it because I didn’t feel confident enough to explain it’s meaning/origins: https://fanlore.org/wiki/Big_Bang I wanted to like...double check before I told you the wrong thing or something.

But yeah, it’s essentially a collaboration between writers and artists in specific fandoms. A writer starts writing a fic, at a certain point they’re paired with an artist who then creates art for the fic.

I’ve mentioned it before because I participated in two last year! Because I’m shameless today (actually...I was pretty shame-filled this morning over a stupid thing - I broke another wine glass - but we reined that in! so now I’ve just flopped to the other extreme, feeling totally shameless) I’m going to use this as an excuse for some self-promotion:

Marvel Big Bang: of the stern agony and shroud

Thorki Big Bang: water all around

[Those are the only two I’ve done, I know people who have been active in fandom for longer are probably like ‘*scoff* that’s all?’ I’d consider doing more, it was a great way to motivate myself to actually finish ‘of the stern agony and shroud’ - I’d gotten kind of stuck. I’d also be down for doing a Reverse Big Bang which is...the reverse, obviously haha. But I really want to get through some of the big things I’m *supposed* to be writing - *cough* the nine in the tree - before I sign up for anything too time consuming.]

[scheherezhad]

When, exactly, did fandom lose the concept of what a Big Bang is? I just saw a promo post for one where the minimum word limit is 8k.

That's not a big anything. That's just a fairly average fic. In published fiction terms, it's quite firmly in the range of 'short story.'

The whole point of a Big Bang, as far as the writing goes, was originally to produce novel-length works that would be posted in full on their due date. (If it's posted chapter by chapter, it's not a bang, it's a fizzle. Fite me.)

Like, I get that people want to pull in participation and have a good chance of completed works being produced, but like. If you're not asking for at least 40k, it's not a Big Bang. Just call it a fic fest or something, man.

https://fanlore.org/wiki/Big_Bang