When you look at the Universe then you will notice (at least) two things: (centrifugal) force (eg, orbits) and matter (eg, moons, planets, suns). Where does that (centrifugal) force come from?? In case of humans, the answer would – probably – be Life.
I suppose author Duane Elgin (b.1943) has a similar view and answer and/or solution, given this quote from his website:
“Traditionally, science has regarded the universe as made up of inert matter and empty space. Duane Elgin brings together extraordinary evidence from cosmology, biology and physics to show that the universe is not dead but rather uniquely alive, an insight which, he shows, is in harmony with all of the world’s major spiritual traditions.”
Source: The Living Universe (2009)
In my view, panpsychism must assume that the Universe is a living organism. Why else would “one of the oldest philosophical theories” argue that “the mind is a fundamental feature of the world which exists throughout the universe” ?? (Wiki).
Would there be other explanations to my question: Where does that (centrifugal) force come from??
I do not believe in the Big Bang theory. Firstly, that theory was originally a sarcastic joke by astronomer Fred Hoyle (1915-2001). Then it became the answer to almost anything. Today, the question already is: what preceded the Big Bang? (eg, BBC-2022, Big Think-2023, Initial singularity).
Another answer would be perpetual motion:
“Perpetual motion is the motion of bodies that continues forever in an unperturbed system. A perpetual motion machine is a hypothetical machine that can do work infinitely without an external energy source. This kind of machine is impossible, since its existence would violate the first and/or second laws of thermodynamics.” Wiki: Perpetual motion
In my 2019 blogs, I wondered this answer and/or solution: Are planets evolutionary lab experiments? Also see part 2, part 3, and part 4; all in 2019. Obviously, any experiment raises new questions.
The fundamental issue with all scientific explanations (eg, above) is that ultimately only a religious explanation remains as a last resort.
Livin’ Thing (1976) by Electric Light Orchestra
band, lyrics, video, Wiki-band, Wiki-album, Wiki-song
[Chorus]
It’s a livin’ thing
It’s a terrible thing to lose
It’s a given thing
What a terrible thing to lose
Note: all markings (bold, italic, underlining) by LO unless in quotes or stated otherwise.
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