I’ve already heard of the absurd universe and intelligent design, but I can’t find a complete list of all the possibilities anywhere. I would have loved to have explained them too, but I already understand the concept of a multiverse. Thanks!
Answer
I have to disappoint you, it’s not wise to talk about a ‘perfect’ universe. ‘Perfect’ is an abstraction, and by a universe we mean by definition reality, even if we never fully understand it.
I don’t understand how an absurd universe can be ‘perfect’, and also the questionable theories about intelligent design serve to find a so-called explanation for our universe that is clearly not perfect: you will hurt and die!
What one tries to explain in that context is what must be special to make a universe in which we can exist, because that turns out not to be so obvious. It is also in this sense that in the 17th century Leibniz spoke of ‘the best of the worlds’ in which we live. But Voltaire turned it into firewood in his Candide.
Answered by
Prof. dr. Christopher Waelkens
Astronomy
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