
Originally Posted by
jackson33
Cosmo, the truth be known many older folks (over 50), those that grew up during the BBT debate, have been and remain skeptical, especially when all additional theory to justify/validate the original theory have been added, expansion can't be explained, so add dark matter and the like. Best I can tell most BB advocates today are walking away from the singularity all together.
Personally I've quit arguing the issue, since as with any improvable idea, science to politics, once the educational system gets involved, indoctrination takes a toll over reasonable discussion. As we discussed maybe 6-7 years ago, I feel when the James Webb is sent up, now scheduled for 2018 (was 2013), observable Universal content as it was maybe 12-15 BLY out there, will be hard to explain, no less than when Hubble and others show pretty much the same things existing around us today, was nearly the same 10BLY away. You might remember Harry Costas (aka, Pluto) whom could argue with the best of them, a Science teacher from Australia has long been banned from at least 4 forums I know of and in each case was getting the best of those that tried to argue pro BBT...
Yes, I know your 93 and "nearing 94, Dec." and have studied Astronomy for many years, seem to remain coherent and give credit to your diet. In the event you may have forgot, we are also social and political adversaries and I believe your longevity is based on keeping your brain active. Also, at least my history with BBT vs. SSU (think you dismiss SSU), is basically from Fred Hoyle in my learning days and as with him, I feel your trying to incorporate your version of an eternal universe, opposed to proving your own ideas. Anyway it's good to see you back and no matter what happens to your threads, dropping them into speculation or whatever, you don't become discouraged.