Q&A : WHY DOES THE UNIVERSE EXIST? | JIM HOLT

WHY DOES THE UNIVERSE EXIST? | JIM HOLT

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Why is there something instead of nothing? In other words: Why does the universe exist (and why are we in it)? Philosopher and writer Jim Holt follows this question toward three possible answers. Or four. Or none.

 

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