Did the Universe Have a Beginning? | Episode 1201 | Closer To Truth

How did the universe begin? Some scientists claim that the universe did not have a beginning. Some theologians contend that the universe did not need a beginning. Featuring interviews with Andreas Albrecht, Anthony Aguirre, Rodney Holder, Dirk Evers, and Leonard Mlodinow.

Season 12, Episode 1 - #CloserToTruth

Closer To Truth host Robert Lawrence Kuhn takes viewers on an intriguing global journey into cutting-edge labs, magnificent libraries, hidden gardens, and revered sanctuaries in order to discover state-of-the-art ideas and make them real and relevant.

Closer to Truth presents the world’s greatest thinkers exploring humanity’s deepest questions. Discover fundamental issues of existence. Engage new and diverse ways of thinking. Appreciate intense debates. Share your own opinions. Seek your own answers.

#Cosmology #OriginOfEverything

[cpm]

It's hard to imagine how the Universe could have had a beginning but it's also hard to imagine how it could have existed forever.

[gregeads]

These are the type of person that I could talk to everyday, all day and never get bored.

[edhiett]

Another masterful episode. From the unique camera shots, great lighting and locations, editing, to the au fait well reigned questions of the narrator. From one shot to the next, one topic to the next, and all of it woven together, so seamlessly, like the universe itself. Just when I think I've seen the best episode yet, a new one like this, blows my mind. Thank you! 🌟✨🌌

[garybala]

Look forward to it. This impressive video series is at its best, in my opinion, when it probes cosmological origins, destinies and concepts — and metaphysical purposes and meanings.

No one has all the right answers. But the real point of the videos is the presentation of the timeless questions and the offering of diverse thoughtful views suggested by the guests.

[kookidvatohuh]

It's easier to imagine the universe always existing rather than it coming from nothing .

[mustafaqureshi]

the best channel for everyone who is interested in existential questions.

[JohnLoganR]

Robert, we are so fortunate to have a mind such as yours leading the way on our search for truth. Thank you again for providing this content. Never stop questioning!

[tynome]

Wow, I have never heard from experts a more scientific way to say "We don't know"!

[mikeb]

Always interesting content. Personally I believe that you cannot have a beginning without something to give it birth. So, one beginning is a continuation of an earlier existence which had it's own beginning and so on through infinity.

[robertwoods]

I’ve been fascinated about this cosmic question ever since I began being taught about it in catholic school. From the start it never felt right and when I became of age I walked away from the church and religion and never looked back. With these explanations from these different perspectives I can relate and seem plausible. Even the theologians. What’s definitely comforting from hearing it from some of these great minds is “we just don’t know yet”. I’m good with that and continually looking for the discovery. It is what it is.

[mismass]

Very interesting, it feels like science will be forever locked inside the universe where time and space and explanations break down in singularities, infinities and paradoxes when you come close enough to the limits of reality, clearly the source and answers we are looking for lies outside reality and beyond time in a higher existence where our minds struggle to comprehend the driving concepts behind creation.

[stephencktsang]

This channel goes after very heavy stuff. I really like it!

[rusdayatiidrus]

This quest to answer the question "Does the universe has its beginning? " is taking us into the labyrinth of mysteries. And the deeper we get in, the more mysteries we are facing. Just enjoy it as an exercise of mind or just to kill the time. Whatever.

[jarbs-jwls]

This is the most under appreciated channel, underrated

[VuNguyen-mhoo]

Loaded, semantically confusing question. Before we even try to ask the question, we better have a good definition of what we mean by "universe" and "beginning"

[Westrwjr]

Dr. Kuhn provides a really nice capsule summary in the final 2’ that provides philosophers, theologians, and scientists a way to think about the beginning, including whether there even was one. Thus, because of the rationales provided by the 5 guests here, participants in discussions on Origins would be wise to first capture each of the various perspectives presented in this Episode to ensure they are on the right path to a formal decision on the matter.

[gsmith]

Still wondering were the energy came from to why we are here if energy cannot be created or destroyed… Love this channel! Absolutely hooked!

[antidrasiapologeticacrista]

Best program ever created in the universe

[jonathanspruance]

20:43 I think this is the best explanation

[noskcir]

When will be Closer to Truth? 🤔
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