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By Philosopher Michael Alan Prestwood

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Topic:
Structure

Speculative ideas about the deeper patterns shaping the universe.

What speculative structure would allow returning to the past?

Closed timelike curve

Structure FAQ 
Time.

In physics, what does apparent “stillness” usually represent?

Dynamic equilibrium

Structure Quote 
Impermanence.

What is the category of outcome, and the leading model, for an ever-expanding universe?

The Big Freeze and the Lambda Cold Dark Matter (ΛCDM) model

Structure FAQ 
Big Bang.

What do we need for the Big Crunch theory to make a come back?

Overcome the Expansion (Stronger gravity, more matter, or some other condition)

Structure Article 
Expanding Universe.

What is the smallest meaningful unit of time in physics, and why?

Planck time (physics breaks down)

Structure FAQ 
Big Bang Singularity.

Which "end-of-the-universe" idea says "expansion" eventually tears atoms apart?

Big Bang.
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