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Is anything in the universe truly random?
Researchers typically use random numbers supplied by a computer, but these are generated by mathematical formulas – and so by definition cannot be truly random. True randomness can be generated by exploiting the inherent uncertainty of the subatomic world.
Why is random not random?
Essentially, PRNGs( Pseudo-Random Number Generators) are algorithms that use mathematical formula or simply precalculated tables to produce sequences of numbers that appear random. A good example of a PRNG is the linear congruential method.
Does the universe have a purpose?
The universe is simply the collection of galaxies, stars, planets, comets, meteorites, and other solar system detritus, plus whatever dark matter and dark energy turn out to be. The universe is governed by laws of nature that themselves have no purpose other than dictating what matter and energy do.
Did the universe create itself out of nothing?
Their basic argument is that there must be a law of gravity. The law of gravity must take a particular form and because there must be such a law, the Universe created itself out of nothing. But where did the law of gravity come from?
What are some interesting facts about the universe?
In 2007 The Washington Post listed his 10 favorite facts about the universe – like how was the universe created. He talks about all of us being stardusts since the universe is made up of carbon, oxygen, nitrogen and other basic ingredients of life.
Was the universe designed and created by a higher power?
To be sure, for many deep thinkers there have been quite sound and intelligent reasons for believing that the universe was designed and created by a higher power with a higher purpose.
Our intentional stance leads us to believe that the universe itself has a purpose, inferring it to be the product of a deliberate, creative designing agent—an agent just like us, only immensely more powerful.