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Are We Selfish — Or Just Survivors of a Broken System?
When you speak to the average person on the streets out there, they’ll tell you all they care about is how to afford their next meal and that of their family. Beyond that they have very little care for others and what they have going on in their lives. At first I thought people were just selfish and maybe somewhat evil but with more reflection I’ve come to understand that they are just victims of a societal system designed to prioritize individuals much more than the collective.
By real Jema21 days ago in Humans
Harvard scientist argues the precise math behind antimatter proves the universe was designed by God
A heated conversation at the intersection of science and faith has flared up recently after a Harvard astrophysicist publicly suggested that the precise mathematics governing our universe—especially the way antimatter was predicted before it was ever observed—could point toward intentional design by a higher intelligence. This provocative claim reaches beyond typical scientific inquiry and reignites an age-old question: Does mathematics itself point to God? � Dunya News +1 Setting the Stage: Fine-Tuning and the Antimatter Puzzle At the heart of this argument is what physicists call the fine-tuning of the universe. That’s the idea that the fundamental physical constants—like the force of gravity, the strength of electromagnetism, and the cosmological constant that governs the universe’s expansion—are calibrated so precisely that even an infinitesimal change in their values would make life, or even the formation of stars and galaxies, impossible. This extreme sensitivity has long fascinated scientists and philosophers alike. � Dunya News One particularly puzzling feature of our cosmos is the imbalance between matter and antimatter. According to the best models of the Big Bang, matter and antimatter should have been produced in equal quantities at the universe’s birth. But they weren’t. Today, the universe is dominated by matter, while antimatter is exceedingly rare. Had they existed in perfect balance, the two would have annihilated into pure energy, leaving nothing but a cold, lifeless cosmos devoid of galaxies, stars, planets or life. � Dunya News This asymmetry isn’t a trivial detail—it’s a central mystery in modern physics, and one that traditional theories have wrestled with for decades. Dirac’s Equation: A Mathematical Prediction That Came True A cornerstone of the Harvard scientist’s claim is rooted in history. In 1928, British physicist Paul Dirac was attempting to reconcile quantum mechanics and Einstein’s theory of relativity when he wrote an equation that implied the existence of particles identical to electrons, but with positive charge—what we now call positrons, a form of antimatter. At the time, no such particles had been observed. Yet, just four years later, they were discovered in cosmic rays, precisely as Dirac’s mathematics had predicted. � Dunya News To many scientists, Dirac’s mathematical success was stunning—but to the astrophysicist in question, it was revealing. He argues that the fact that mathematics can so accurately forecast physical reality—sometimes before we even detect the phenomena it describes—suggests that the universe operates according to a deep, underlying order that might reflect intentional design rather than random happenstance. � Dunya News A Bold Claim: Mathematics as Evidence of Design In interviews and public appearances, including on the Tucker Carlson Network, the Harvard astrophysicist (identified in press accounts as Dr. Willie Soon) framed these ideas as more than philosophical musing: he positioned them as evidence suggesting the universe was purposefully constructed. He points to the general harmony between physical laws and the conditions necessary for life and suggests that such harmony is too improbable to be random. � Dunya News +1 Soon evoked Dirac’s own words from 1963, in which the physicist described God as a “mathematician of a very high order”—an evocative metaphor that has inspired thinkers for decades. According to Soon, these kinds of numerical coincidences and predictive successes aren’t just elegant—they look designed. � Lindaland Why This Matters—and Why It’s Controversial Proponents of the fine-tuning argument are quick to note that physics’ most basic constants appear locked into narrow ranges essential for the existence of stars, planets, chemistry, and ultimately, life. They argue that this precision seems to defy any purely random process and points instead to some deeper organizing principle. � Dunya News But not everyone is convinced. Critics point out that just because math describes nature with stunning accuracy doesn’t mean it proves the existence of a deity. Mathematics could simply be the language that humans have developed to model the cosmos—remarkably useful, yes, but not necessarily evidence of supernatural intentionality. Moreover, alternative scientific explanations, including multiverse theories and anthropic reasoning, offer other frameworks for understanding why we observe the universe we do without invoking divine intervention. � Reddit Beyond Physics: Philosophy and Interpretation The discussion also echoes an age-old philosophical argument known as the teleological argument or argument from design, which dates back to antiquity. This argument proposes that the complexity and order in nature suggest a purposeful creator. While modern physics gives this idea a new mathematical edge, the foundational philosophical challenge remains: Does finding order where we expect it imply a designer? � Wikipedia A Conversation Worth Having Whether one agrees with the Harvard scientist’s conclusion or finds it speculative, his remarks have reignited serious questions about how we interpret the relationship between mathematics, physical reality, and the possibility of a higher intelligence. At the least, the debate highlights the ongoing tension—and potential synergy—between scientific inquiry and human curiosity about meaning, purpose, and the origins of existence. In a universe governed by elegant equations, perhaps the deepest question isn’t just what the numbers tell us—but why they fit so perfectly in the first place.
By Mustafa23 days ago in Humans
I Believe People the First Time They Show Me Who They Are
I believe people the first time they show me who they are not because I’m cynical, but because I pay attention. There’s a difference.
By Cadma23 days ago in Humans
Why Everyone Feels Lost in a Hyperconnected World:
We have never been more connected. Messages arrive instantly. Faces appear on screens from across the world. Information is always one click away. And yet, so many people feel lost.
By Zeenat Chauhan24 days ago in Humans
The Hidden Psychological Cost of Artificial Intelligence:
Artificial intelligence was supposed to make life easier. Smarter tools. Less work. More freedom. And in many ways, it has.
By Zeenat Chauhan24 days ago in Humans
Why Emotional Regulation Might Be the Most Underrated Career Skill
Career advice often sounds the same. Speak up more. Be confident. Network harder. Build visibility. While these strategies have value, they rarely address the emotional foundation required to sustain success over time.
By Leigh Cala-or24 days ago in Humans
The First Guest (Mekveloba)
I don’t remember my first snow. But I do remember playing in it with a girl named Cinnamon. I remember tilting our heads back and catching snowflakes on our tongues, laughing as they melted—each one gone before you could really taste it. She was winter and snow and wildness. The only warmth I trusted.
By H. J. Buell25 days ago in Humans
One of the World's Saddest Songs You've Never Heard - Written in 5-Minutes and Recorded in One Take on a Single Instrument. Content Warning.
A song written in five minutes, recorded with one instrument, and captured in a single take is quietly breaking hearts and astonishing the few who have heard it.
By Damon Blalack27 days ago in Humans
How People Can Control What Appears About Them in Google Searches?
The first time I searched my own name with real intention, it wasn’t curiosity driving me. It was a quiet need for certainty. It was late evening, the house settled into silence, my laptop open on the dining table like a mirror I wasn’t sure I wanted to look into. I typed my name, pressed enter, and waited longer than necessary for the page to load.
By Jane Smith27 days ago in Humans
A Winter Devotional. Winner in The Ritual of Winter Challenge. Top Story - December 2025.
Large, fluffy white flakes swirl slowly to the ground in a gentle, choreographed waltz. Safe and warm inside my house, wrapped in a cozy blanket on the velvet couch, I watch in silence through the huge front window as everything becomes white. The world, time itself, lessens its pace to match the cadence of the first true snowfall.
By A. J. Schoenfeld27 days ago in Humans
Devilish Behavior from a Disgusting ‘President’
A Stain on the Soul of Our Nation by Sai Marie Johnson We stand in the shadow of a tragedy so profound it rends the very fabric of our humanity. Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner — two luminous souls who gave their lives to creativity, advocacy, and solidarity — are gone, slain in circumstances that demand universal mourning and compassion. Their legacy was joy, love, and justice. Their loss is immeasurable, and their absence leaves a void that cannot be filled.
By Sai Marie Johnson28 days ago in Humans
Real-Life Child Superheros
Bravery and heroism come in all sizes. So often, we view children as too young, small, immature, or inexperienced to help others or make a difference in the world. Time after time, children prove they offer so much more than they are given credit for as they step up in the face of danger and fear to save another person's life.
By Criminal Matters28 days ago in Humans