Why the Universe Is the Way It Is by Ross, Hugh -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Page Title Page Copyright Contents List of Illustrations List of Tables Acknowledgments Introduction: Let’s Play “I Spy” 1. Why Ask Why Questions?

The Search for Answers To Address Complaints and Concerns To Embrace the Incomprehensible

2. Why Such a Vast Universe?

Visibility Super-Sized The Matter of Mass An Exquisite Balance Dark Matter Dark Energy Clear and Present Purposes

3. Why Such an Old Universe?

Just-Right Age to Support Humanity Just-Right Terrestrial Age for Support of Humanity Just-Right Age for Observing Powerful Purposes

4. Why Such a Lonely Universe?

The Search for Answers A Matter of Mediocrity It’s a Jungle Out There A Prime Location Finding Simple Life One Viable Option Alone in the Cosmos Not So Alone

5. Why Such a Dark Universe?

Dark Moon Dark Planetary Companions Distant Star Clusters Dark Nebulae Dark Galaxy Clusters Other Kinds of Darkness Where Does Cosmic Darkness Reside? Signs of Design and Purpose

6. Why a Decaying Universe?

Cosmic Heat Death No Escape Clause Time Line of Cosmic Consequences Going against the Grain The Magnitude of an if

7. Why a Realm beyond This One?

Temporal and Spatial Coincidences Providential Time Windows Just Right for Humankind So Much Invested for Such a Short Time Drive for Preservation Unique Human Drives Greater Reasons

8. Why This Particular Planet, Star, Galaxy, and Universe?

Echoes of Goldilocks The Case for Fine-Tuning Grows

9. Why Believe the Bible?

Cosmic Owner’s Manual A Trustworthy Testament

10. Why Not a Perfect Universe—Now?

A Lavish Domain Perfectly Prepared Perfection Defined by Purpose Triumph of Good over Evil

11. Why These Physical Laws and Dimensions?

God’s Training Program Laws of Physics and Behavior Modification “Curses” on Humanity A Primary Purpose of the Physical Laws Natural Consequences Curb Poor Choices A Primary Purpose of Space and Time The End of Cosmic Physics, the End of Evil and Suffering Ideal Stage for Redemption A Primary Purpose and Destiny for Humanity Cosmologists’ Oversight Two Creations

12. Why Two Creations?

An Unimaginable Realm Distinct Differences One Realm Makes Way for Another Eternal Freedom A Necessarily Arduous Process Transformed Will

13. Why Is the New Creation Better?

Beyond Imagination Where “Up” and “Down” Are Located A Matter of Time “Physical” Features and Laws Different Dimensions Work Prepared by Grace Learning without Limits Play and Rest Relationship Pleasures Better Than . . . All for Us The Just-Right Vehicle

Appendix A: Biblical Basis for an Ancient Universe and Earth Appendix B: Where Is the Cosmic Density Fine-Tuning? Appendix C: Designed for Life Appendix D: Creation Accounts in the Bible Appendix E: Entrance to the New Creation Notes Index