The post discusses a crucial implication of Cosmological Natural Selection (CNS) that the author believes has not been adequately highlighted. It explains how CNS, proposed by Lee Smolin, suggests that universes evolve through a p...
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Julian Gough, an Irish author, reflects on his recent experiences following the publication of his post 'Blowtorch Theory,' which presents a new model for structure formation in the universe. He discusses the positive reactions fr...
The Blowtorch Theory presents a new model for structure formation in the universe, challenging the current mainstream theory of Lambda Cold Dark Matter. It argues that supermassive black hole jets actively shaped the universe's st...
The text is a conversation about cosmological natural selection between Julian Gough and Jim O’Shaughnessy on the Infinite Loops podcast. Julian Gough is a writer, musician, and children's author, and he is working on a book calle...
A new paper has been published solving the mystery of the 'Little Red Dots' in the early universe, revealing that the very early universe is dominated by active supermassive black holes around which compact galaxies are rapidly fo...
The text discusses the Fermi Paradox and the potential of small black holes as an energy source for advanced civilizations. It explores the challenges and benefits of using black holes for energy production and the implications fo...
The text discusses the possibility of life existing on planets not orbiting stars, focusing on the discovery of Jupiter-sized planets not attached to stars. It explores the conditions necessary for life and suggests that icy moons...
The author provides an update on the recent happenings behind the scenes of The Egg and the Rock, including receiving funding from philanthropic organizations, attending conferences, recording podcasts, and writing a new post. The...
A recent study published in Nature Geoscience reveals that polymetallic nodules found on the deep ocean floor are producing oxygen through a purely chemical reaction, contrary to previous assumptions. The nodules contain metals su...
The text is a guest post by Robert Hazen, a mineralogist and astrobiologist, discussing the missing law of nature and the increase in order and complexity in the universe. Hazen explains the concept of a missing second arrow of ti...
The text discusses the Gambler's Fallacy and its application to cosmological natural selection. It includes an email response to an article dismissing multiverse theories and explains the relevance of evolutionary generation of un...
The author reflects on the death of his father and the impact it had on his life. He took a break from posting on Substack to spend time with his family and reconnect with old friends. He also worked on his book and read scientifi...
The author shares the sudden and unexpected death of their father, Richard Gough, and provides details about his funeral. They express their love for him and encourage others to cherish their loved ones.
The text is a sequel to a previous piece by the author, discussing the universe's complexity and structure. It explores the evolution of the universe, the proton, and the role of black holes in the universe's development. The auth...
The text discusses the discovery of phosphorus on Enceladus, Saturn's sixth-largest moon, and its implications for the possibility of life in the universe. It also provides a brief history of the discovery of phosphorus and the ex...
0The Emperor’s New Universe
2024-01-18 • universe dark matter cosmology
The text discusses the overreliance on dark matter and dark energy in cosmology, highlighting the flaws in the current paradigm and the increasing percentage of these invisible entities in the universe.
The author is giving a talk on cosmological natural selection at the N2 conference in San Francisco to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Noosphere. The conference will include speakers like Kevin Kelly, Jaron Lanier, and Robe...
The author shares a raw first draft of a crucial chapter in his book, explaining how the evolved universe theory he is developing can explain the structure of the universe. He had a realization while browsing Twitter and reading a...
A new paper published in the Astrophysical Journal confirms that large spiral galaxies exist far earlier and in larger numbers than previously expected. The paper shows that spiral galaxies contain and generate most of the stars i...
The author introduces a new type of post called Quotes & Notes, which will include quotations from books or papers he is reading for research purposes, along with his notes on those quotes. He explains the purpose of these posts a...
The author's predictions about gravitational waves were confirmed, and they were able to eat the ice cream they promised themselves. The results were announced by various international teams of scientists and were covered by major...