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Scientists at the University have bolstered the case for a popular scenario of the big bang theory that neatly explains the arrangement of galaxies throughout the universe. Their supercomputer simulations show how dark matter—an invisible material of unknown composition—herded luminous matter in the universe from its initial smooth state into the cosmic web of galaxies and galaxy clusters that populate the universe.
In previous studies, other researchers had already verified the main features of this scenario, called the cold dark matter model. The Chicago team extended this work by comparing the results of their supercomputer simulations to the newest, most detailed astronomical observations available. They found an excellent fit, and they did so without basing their simulations on a lot of complex assumptions.
“The model we use is really, really simple,” said Andrey Kravtsov, Associate Professor in Astronomy & Astrophysics. “We want to see how well this framework can do with a minimum number of assumptions.”
A paper describing these findings appeared in the Tuesday, June 20 issue of the Astrophysical Journal. Kravtsov’s co-authors are Charlie Conroy, a former research assistant at the University, and Risa Wechsler, a Fellow at the University’s Kavli Institute for Cosmological Physics. The National Science Foundation funded the project with a grant, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration provided additional support.
But first please define or express what "Mind", "Thought", or "Consciousness" is.
My contention is that these "things", our "Sentience" or "Cognitive Capability" which brings us "Experience", is in fact Light Energy.
I am saying that the qualification "Light" is the base term which describes the fundamental level of what on a higher, more developed level, could be called "Thought" or whichever of these terms you'd like to apply.
That "Light" is the bigger better word that describes more and explains more than the more vague terminology of "Thought".
I will patiently await your response.
It's ok if you concede immediately but I'd prefer it if you at least put up a fight and make me work for it.
originally posted by: muzzleflash
a reply to: namelesss
Let's debate.
But first please define or express what "Mind", "Thought", or "Consciousness" is.
My contention is that these "things", our "Sentience" or "Cognitive Capability" which brings us "Experience", is in fact Light Energy.
I am saying that the qualification "Light" is the base term which describes the fundamental level of what on a higher, more developed level, could be called "Thought" or whichever of these terms you'd like to apply.
That "Light" is the bigger better word that describes more and explains more than the more vague terminology of "Thought".
I will patiently await your response.
It's ok if you concede immediately but I'd prefer it if you at least put up a fight and make me work for it.