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Line 101: − + − This theory simply put says that the existence of the universe is evidence of an intelligent creator. Something that is capable of calculating every physical constant to be able to work together in such a pristine way that it's capable of supporting the existence of everything we can see and not see. + − This theory, as far fetched as some may think, is the most likely and most capable theory we have. It explains why every physical constant is so perfectly in tune with all of the other constants and provides such an existence. Some critique this theory because of the lack of empirical evidence, it's philosophical and theological nature, and the scientific proclivity that generally supports theories that are based on natural laws and observable phenomena. In contrast, this is the only theory that satisfies all of the observable and natural laws, including but not limited to the law of entropy and the unfathomably low probability of something like our universe to exist the way that it does. + + + − − ==Criticisms of the Anthropic Principle== − − In his web-page on [http://www.anthropic-principle.com/ The Anthropic Principle], the [[Transhumanism|transhumanist]] philosopher [[Nick Bostrom]] suggests that the Anthropic principle is only one manifestation of a much larger theory concerning self-location and observation. Within this he argues that the stronger versions of anthropic principles are simply confused, and while the weaker versions might be sound, they are in fact too weak to be useful. He argues that the current formulations of the principles are not formulated in any way as to yield observational consequences.
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Other theories that have been observed include
Other theories that have been observed include
==The Multiverse Theory:==
This simply put is a theory that says we exist alongside an infinite number of other Universes all of which have different values to every thing, the size of protons are different, the force of gravity is different, etc. So a vast majority of the other Universes wouldn't be capable to support life and be able to have intelligent life as to be able to observe the Universe it lives in.
==Intelligent Design: ==
There are many criticisms as to why this theory can't be true, but one of the strongest arguments against this theory is that because this theory posits the idea of having infinite other universes, there would have to be an infinite amount of other universes that have intelligent life. Even life far more intelligent than us, that would be capable of traveling between Universes. We would then be subject to have an infinite number of inter-universal alien lifeforms that have figured out how to travel between different universes and could invade us, destroy us, or having an infinite amount of any sort of device sent to our Universe and completely filling our finite space and inevitably destroying our Universe.
[[Image:Intelligent design.jpg|alt= Intelligent design|thumbnail|300px|right|[[Intelligent design]] theorists contend that the core feature of life consists of information processing systems that cannot be fully explained as being the result of unintelligent causes alone. When [[evolution]]ist [[Richard Dawkins]] was young, he recognized that the complexity of life indicates a designer.]]
''See also:'' [[Intelligent design]]
This theory simply put says that the existence of the universe is evidence of an intelligent creator. Something that is capable of calculating every physical constant to be able to work together in such a pristine way that it's capable of supporting the existence of everything we can see and not see.
The [[intelligent design]] theory is the most likely and most capable theory we have. It explains why every physical constant is so perfectly in tune with all of the other constants and provides such an existence. Some critique this theory because of the lack of empirical evidence, it's philosophical and theological nature, and the scientific proclivity that generally supports theories that are based on natural laws and observable phenomena. In contrast, this is the only theory that satisfies all of the observable and natural laws, including but not limited to the law of entropy and the unfathomably low probability of something like our universe to exist the way that it does.
== Privileged Planet documentary ==
''See also:'' [[The Privileged Planet]]
[[The Privileged Planet]]: How Our Place in the Cosmos is Designed for Discovery is an [[intelligent design]] theorist book and film documentary which argues that the earth contains a rare and finely-tuned array of factors which makes Earth suitable for complex life.<ref>[http://www.privilegedplanet.com/ The Privileged Planet documentary website]</ref>
=== Privileged Planet film documentary ===
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL61BE8DBE544FE20C Privileged Planet film documentary] (Entire film documtary online)
==The Multiverse hypothesis ==
''See also:'' [[Multiverse hypothesis]]
This is a [[hypothesis]] that says we exist alongside an infinite number of other Universes all of which have different values to every thing, the size of protons are different, the force of gravity is different, etc. So a vast majority of the other Universes wouldn't be capable to support life and be able to have intelligent life as to be able to observe the Universe it lives in.
There are many criticisms as to why this theory can't be true, but one of the strongest arguments against this theory is that because this theory posits the idea of having infinite other universes, there would have to be an infinite amount of other universes that have intelligent life. Even life far more intelligent than us, that would be capable of traveling between Universes. We would then be subject to have an infinite number of inter-universal alien lifeforms that have figured out how to travel between different universes and could invade us, destroy us, or having an infinite amount of any sort of device sent to our Universe and completely filling our finite space and inevitably destroying our Universe.
=== Articles on atheism and the multiverse hypothesis ===
*[https://evolutionnews.org/2021/03/multiverse-myth-frees-atheists-from-real-science/ “Multiverse” Myth Frees Atheists from Real Science] by Michael Egnor
*[https://stephencmeyer.org/2022/06/03/the-madness-of-the-multiverse-and-the-strangeness-of-atheism/ The Madness of the Multiverse and the Strangeness of Atheism] by [[Stephen Meyer]]
*[https://www.evidenceunseen.com/chapter-4-what-about-the-multiverse/ What about the multiverse?]
*[https://apologeticspress.org/7-reasons-the-multiverse-is-not-a-valid-alternative-to-god-part-1-5396/ 7 Reasons the Multiverse Is Not a Valid Alternative to God] by Jeff Miller, Ph.D. - Part 1
*[https://apologeticspress.org/7-reasons-the-multiverse-is-not-a-valid-alternative-to-god-part-2-5407/ 7 Reasons the Multiverse Is Not a Valid Alternative to God] by Jeff Miller, Ph.D. - Part 2
==Cosmological Natural Selection: ==
==Cosmological Natural Selection: ==
The problem with this theory in the fact that it is almost dismissive of the fact that we got one universe (that's still yet to be explained how it was created to begin with), was created with physical constants that just so happen to work so well together that it has the capability to support not only the existence of matter, space, time, etc., but also something as fragile as life. There's absolutely no reason whatsoever to think with all the infinite possibilities of how the universe could’ve been constructed, it would’ve randomly constructed itself in such a way that could not only allow the existence of anything let alone everything, tangible or otherwise. According to our observable law of entropy, if any one or multitude of the physical constants were changed, it would be far more likely that the universe wouldn't be able to sustain any sort of creation in it whatsoever, let alone life which is extremely fragile by nature. According to the law of entropy, it's unfathomably more likely that if the universes constants were “random” atoms, space, time, everything, wouldn't be possible to even exist.
The problem with this theory in the fact that it is almost dismissive of the fact that we got one universe (that's still yet to be explained how it was created to begin with), was created with physical constants that just so happen to work so well together that it has the capability to support not only the existence of matter, space, time, etc., but also something as fragile as life. There's absolutely no reason whatsoever to think with all the infinite possibilities of how the universe could’ve been constructed, it would’ve randomly constructed itself in such a way that could not only allow the existence of anything let alone everything, tangible or otherwise. According to our observable law of entropy, if any one or multitude of the physical constants were changed, it would be far more likely that the universe wouldn't be able to sustain any sort of creation in it whatsoever, let alone life which is extremely fragile by nature. According to the law of entropy, it's unfathomably more likely that if the universes constants were “random” atoms, space, time, everything, wouldn't be possible to even exist.
==Intelligent Design: ==
=== Rebuttals to Copernican Principle ===
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL61BE8DBE544FE20C Privileged Planet film documentary] (Entire film documentary online)
*[https://creation.com/in-the-middle-of-the-action In the middle of the action] by David Demick and Carl Wieland
*[https://creation.com/dissolving-fermi-paradox Dissolving the Fermi Paradox] (The [[Fermi paradox|Fermi Paradox]] is an application of the Copernican Principle to the realm of ‘astrobiology’)
==Theistic Implications==
==Theistic Implications==
The anthropic principle is commonly interpreted as evidence of an [[intelligent design]]er. Physicist Robin Collins said, "The extraordinary fine-tuning of the laws and constants of nature, their beauty, their discoverability, their intelligibility - all of this combines to make the God hypothesis the most reasonable choice we have. All other theories come short." <ref>Lee Strobel, ''The Case for a Creator'', Zondervan 2004</ref> However, this is only evidence for ID if the strong/final versions of the anthropic principle are accepted, since the weak version makes sense without needing an intelligent designer.
The anthropic principle is commonly interpreted as evidence of an [[intelligent design]]er. Physicist Robin Collins said, "The extraordinary fine-tuning of the laws and constants of nature, their beauty, their discoverability, their intelligibility - all of this combines to make the God hypothesis the most reasonable choice we have. All other theories come short." <ref>Lee Strobel, ''The Case for a Creator'', Zondervan 2004</ref> However, this is only evidence for ID if the strong/final versions of the anthropic principle are accepted, since the weak version makes sense without needing an intelligent designer.
== See also ==
== See also ==