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Cosmic inflation theory

Sabine Hossenfelder: Did the early universe really inflate rapidly?

Hossenfelder: In the popular science media, inflation is sometimes presented as if it was established fact. It isn’t. Its status is similar to that of particle dark matter. They are both unconfirmed hypotheses. But while most physicists agree that particle dark matter has yet to be empirically confirmed, opinions about inflation are extremely polarized. Read More ›

At Mind Matters News: Astrophysicists lock horns over whether multiverse must exist

Inflation is only one factor; other sources weigh in on issues around math, testability, reality-based thinking, and, inevitably, what God would do. Read More ›

At CNN: The Problem with the Big Bang Theory

The story is really about the fact that inflation theory — way Cooler than the Big Bang — was not especially confirmed. Get this: it's important to remember that "there are no sacred cows in science, and scientists are always checking and rechecking even their favorite universal models.” – Don Lincoln Really, Don? Try doubting that humans are responsible for global warming and watch the herd of sacred cows stampede… Read More ›