On the mathematics of the universe

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On the mathematics of the universe

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From Post 136 here:

In response to the following quote...
Again, "creation cosmology" has a fatal flaw in that the postulated entity doing the creating has yet to be found or shown to exist in any form. So it is a hypothesis without (as of yet) any supporting physical evidence or convincing theoretical backing.
Our claimant declares...
EarthScienceguy wrote: Mathematically there is no other solution to the origin of the universe.
(My emboldinating to get at the claim this OP seeks to address)

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Please offer some means to confirm a mathematical calculation provides confirmation of a god creating the universe.
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Re: On the mathematics of the universe

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Bueller?

Bueller?

Ya see folks, so often theists are em great at making em claims, it's just they so often struggle em to see or understand when they gettem them their claims challenged.


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Re: On the mathematics of the universe

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JoeyKnothead wrote: Thu May 13, 2021 9:14 am From Post 136 here:

In response to the following quote...
Again, "creation cosmology" has a fatal flaw in that the postulated entity doing the creating has yet to be found or shown to exist in any form. So it is a hypothesis without (as of yet) any supporting physical evidence or convincing theoretical backing.
Our claimant declares...
EarthScienceguy wrote: Mathematically there is no other solution to the origin of the universe.
(My emboldinating to get at the claim this OP seeks to address)

For debate:

Please offer some means to confirm a mathematical calculation provides confirmation of a god creating the universe.
An assumed Creator of this Universe might leave tell-tale signs that the Universe is a created thing. In that, mathematics does indeed point to a mind at work behind the scene...certainly the process [Universe] can be reduced to mathematical equations and clearly there is encoding in the formations.

Have you seen what vibrations at certain frequencies produce when sand [rock] is used? It is called Cymatics - and is science.


When I observe a Galaxy, I wonder about Cymatics...but sure enough, there is evidence of math within this Universe, which is a fair enough indication we exist within a created thing...and thus "Creator".

also of interest re connecting the dots...


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Re: On the mathematics of the universe

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Edits cause my formatting got all wonky...
William wrote: Sun May 30, 2021 4:10 pm An assumed Creator of this Universe might leave tell-tale signs that the Universe is a created thing. In that, mathematics does indeed point to a mind at work behind the scene...certainly the process (Universe) can be reduced to mathematical equations and clearly there is encoding in the formations.

Have you seen what vibrations at certain frequencies produce when sand (rock) is used? It is called Cymatics - and is science.
Things act according to their properties, no gods required.
When I observe a Galaxy, I wonder about Cymatics...but sure enough, there is evidence of math within this Universe, which is a fair enough indication we exist within a created thing...and thus "Creator".
'Math' is a tool we use to quantify our observations. There's just not a whole bunch of 2s out there making little baby 4s.

My point here is that our observations show that things act according to their properties.

To then impose a 'creator' is not supported by simply noticing that fact.
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Re: On the mathematics of the universe

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Things act according to their properties, no gods required.
Point being, we do not know that 'gods' are not part of the reason why "things act according to their properties."
'Math' is a tool we use to quantify our observations. There's just not a whole bunch of 2s out there making little baby 4s.
Yes there are. The Universe is literally made up of such things.
To then impose a 'creator' is not supported by simply noticing that fact.
I am not 'imposing' anything. I am simply pointing out the logic therein. It is noticed. What is doing the noticing? Consciousness is doing the noticing. What is "consciousness"? Joey argues that it is an emergent property of brains. Is Joey 'imposing' this belief upon William? No?

Then "why" [William asks himself] does Joey interpret William's argument as 'imposing' something [unwelcome] into Joey's world view. Is Joey's WV simply a fortified position Joey is defending from the ramparts?
Is Joey and his thought-fort, a "thing act according to its properties" where 'no gods are required'?

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Re: On the mathematics of the universe

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William wrote: Sun May 30, 2021 4:10 pm An assumed Creator of this Universe might leave tell-tale signs that the Universe is a created thing. In that, mathematics does indeed point to a mind at work behind the scene...certainly the process [Universe] can be reduced to mathematical equations and clearly there is encoding in the formations.
Isn't that backwards? The usual reason for thinking there is a someone who has caused an event is that we don't see an obvious naturalistic cause. Seeing how such patterns are produce by mere mathematics is all the more reason to dismiss "a mind at work" by my reckoning.

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Bust Nak wrote: Tue Jun 08, 2021 5:50 am
William wrote: Sun May 30, 2021 4:10 pm An assumed Creator of this Universe might leave tell-tale signs that the Universe is a created thing. In that, mathematics does indeed point to a mind at work behind the scene...certainly the process [Universe] can be reduced to mathematical equations and clearly there is encoding in the formations.
Isn't that backwards?
No.
The usual reason for thinking there is a someone who has caused an event is that we don't see an obvious naturalistic cause.
How 'usual' is that? And why think that IF the universe is a creation, that The Creator(s) are not a naturalistic cause?

Seeing how such patterns are produce by mere mathematics is all the more reason to dismiss "a mind at work" by my reckoning.
Not by mine.

And it isn't 'merely mathematics'. Why reduce something as 'mere', simply because it might point to us being within a creation?

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William wrote: Tue Jun 08, 2021 12:29 pm How 'usual' is that?
Every time? Presumably "ghosts" isn't the default answer when you see a smashed vase. First we look for open windows or maybe the cat before resorting to the conclusion that there is some hidden forces at work.
And why think that IF the universe is a creation, that The Creator(s) are not a naturalistic cause?
I don't think that. If the universe is indeed a creation, then the creator(s) has to be naturalistic.
And it isn't 'merely mathematics'. Why reduce something as 'mere', simply because it might point to us being within a creation?
I use "mere" because there is no intent required, just pure mechanical process. Intent is extra baggage.

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Re: On the mathematics of the universe

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Bust Nak wrote: Tue Jun 08, 2021 12:44 pm
William wrote: Tue Jun 08, 2021 12:29 pm How 'usual' is that?
Every time? Presumably "ghosts" isn't the default answer when you see a smashed vase. First we look for open windows or maybe the cat before resorting to the conclusion that there is some hidden forces at work.
the 'open window/cat' represents 'the brain created consciousness' whereas "Ghosts" are more accurately a description for consciousnesses, even if brains did create them...perhaps even especially if that were the case.
And why think that IF the universe is a creation, that The Creator(s) are not a naturalistic cause?
I don't think that. If the universe is indeed a creation, then the creator(s) has to be naturalistic.
I agree. Trying to force a supernatural creator into the mix is unnecessary. Separating creator from creation is therefore unhelpful.
And it isn't 'merely mathematics'. Why reduce something as 'mere', simply because it might point to us being within a creation?
I use "mere" because there is no intent required, just pure mechanical process. Intent is extra baggage.
The word itself is based on intent - a particular intent to make something sound less than it really is.

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Re: On the mathematics of the universe

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William wrote: Wed Jun 09, 2021 4:55 pm the 'open window/cat' represents 'the brain created consciousness' whereas "Ghosts" are more accurately a description for consciousnesses, even if brains did create them...perhaps even especially if that were the case.
I don't understand what you are trying to say here. How is a pure natural processes represent consciousness? Why would you conclude that someone did something where there is a natural explanation for it?
The word itself is based on intent - a particular intent to make something sound less than it really is.
I have an intent when I use that word, sure, but why this and not "a particular intent to highlight the insignificance of something that it really is?" Intent behind mathematics is what I was referring to as excess baggage.

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