Watch the Entire Universe Happen in Under Four Minutes (Video)
by Nick Goroff
When
mired in the middle of debating the origins of the universe against
those who would believe the Earth is a mere six-thousand years old, it
can be easy to forget the majesty that is inherent to scientific theory.
And
while we may not be made in the image of an almighty God, spawned from
some original sin in a magical garden, the mere reality of us as a
species being -at least as of this moment- the culmination of billions
of years of progress, with elements forged in the hearts of stars, it
can be just as easy to get swept up in it.
Throughout
the long, long history of the universe, the growth and development of
basic elements into heavier, more complex matter, then leading to
planetary, ecological and biological evolution, ultimately leading to a
review of the entire process by we, the universe's tiny little
observers, plays like an ancient and epic tale of creation and reality.
Throughout
the variety of philosophies proclaiming humanity to be a reflection of
the universe itself, or alternately, the universe reflecting upon
itself, the basic elements which make up our very physical form lend
themselves nicely to these more secular ideas of the mystical nature of
life in the universe.
So
take a moment, let go of the mythology and surrounding debate and enjoy
this short video depicting (in short order) the origins of atomic
elemental structures and the reality of that which we often call
"creation." And if nothing else, try to pause and smile at the relative
insignificance and utter epic nature to existing in this universe we
share.
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