How Would Science Have Explained A Universe Full Of Inhabitable Planets?

[Jimmy]

If God would’ve decided to make more than one inhabitable planet don’t you think he would’ve made an infinite amount and close enough to each other where travel between them would’ve been possible?

I wonder how science would’ve explained such an existence had God made it that way. Science probably would have just theorized it in some way. Perhaps science wouldn’t be able to even theorize it. Perhaps it would be too much outside the laws of nature. Maybe that’s by God couldn’t have done it. I don’t know. Maybe somebody here with more scientific knowledge could shed a bit more light on this hypothetical theory. Could a universe full of inhabitable planets, that were close enough together to travel to and from, even exist at all?

Could God have made it to where trillions of inhabitable planets with suns orbited around Sagittarius A?

 

[Subduction Zone]

If God would’ve decided to make more than one inhabitable planet don’t you think he would’ve made an infinite amount and close enough to each other where travel between them would’ve been possible?

I wonder how science would’ve explained such an existence had God made it that way. Science probably would have just theorized it in some way. Perhaps science wouldn’t be able to even theorize it. Perhaps it would be too much outside the laws of nature. Maybe that’s by God couldn’t have done it. I don’t know. Maybe somebody here with more scientific knowledge could shed a bit more light on this hypothetical theory. Could a universe full of inhabitable planets, that were close enough together to travel to and from, even exist at all?

Even our galaxy is not uniform. At the center of our galaxy stars are much closer to each other and interstellar travel may be possible there.

 

[Jimmy]

Even our galaxy is not uniform. At the center of our galaxy stars are much closer to each other and interstellar travel may be possible there.

Would science support trillions of inhabitable planets with suns orbiting around Sagittarius A if such a scenario existed?

 

[Subduction Zone]

Would science support trillions of inhabitable planets with suns orbiting around Sagittarius A if such a scenario existed?

No. It would not. You should be able to figure out why.

 

[ChristineM]

How Would Science Have Explained A Universe Full Of Inhabitable Planets?

Chemistry
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Could a universe full of inhabitable planets, that were close enough together to travel to and from, even exist at all?

Maybe in some solar systems two or three are possible but doubtful.

Could God have made it to where trillions of inhabitable planets with suns orbited around Sagittarius A?

Nope, the universe would be too heavy in one place and tip over ;-)

 

[Mock Turtle]

If God would’ve decided to make more than one inhabitable planet don’t you think he would’ve made an infinite amount and close enough to each other where travel between them would’ve been possible?

I wonder how science would’ve explained such an existence had God made it that way. Science probably would have just theorized it in some way. Perhaps science wouldn’t be able to even theorize it. Perhaps it would be too much outside the laws of nature. Maybe that’s by God couldn’t have done it. I don’t know. Maybe somebody here with more scientific knowledge could shed a bit more light on this hypothetical theory. Could a universe full of inhabitable planets, that were close enough together to travel to and from, even exist at all?

Could God have made it to where trillions of inhabitable planets with suns orbited around Sagittarius A?

Given we don't yet know how likely life is on other plants, and moons, just theorizing as to such, perhaps we would just lower the probabilistic expectations of life appearing - and perhaps be grateful for such. But it still might not do much for the possibilities of interactions between the vast majority - given the enormous distances involved. Still much of a dilemma - as to the probability of any life advancing sufficiently to enable such travel versus all the dangers to any evolving life so as to destroy them before achieving this, if even possible.

 

[Jayhawker Soule]

Science probably would have just theorized it in some way.

Don't ya just hate it when that happens?

 

[PureX]

If God would’ve decided to make more than one inhabitable planet don’t you think he would’ve made an infinite amount and close enough to each other where travel between them would’ve been possible?

Why would we think that?

I wonder how science would’ve explained such an existence had God made it that way.

Science cannot "explain existence". And certainly cannot explain "God's thinking".

Science probably would have just theorized it in some way.

As would have philosophers, theologians, and most everyone else.

Perhaps science wouldn’t be able to even theorize it. Perhaps it would be too much outside the laws of nature. Maybe that’s by God couldn’t have done it. I don’t know. Maybe somebody here with more scientific knowledge could shed a bit more light on this hypothetical theory. Could a universe full of inhabitable planets, that were close enough together to travel to and from, even exist at all?

The universe may be full of inhabitable planets, and travel between them may be possible once the inhabitants reach a necessary level of intelligence. Which may have been God's plan all along.

Could God have made it to where trillions of inhabitable planets with suns orbited around Sagittarius A?

 

[Jimmy]

How Would Science Have Explained A Universe Full Of Inhabitable Planets?

Chemistry
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Maybe in some solar systems two or three are possible but doubtful.




Nope, the universe would be too heavy in one place and tip over ;-)

Why doubtful?

 

[Jimmy]

Don't ya just hate it when that happens?

You think I was being sarcastic? Oh no my friend.

 

[ChristineM]

Why doubtful?

Because as a solar system is forming different elements position themselves in different orbits around its sun. When planets are forming the elements within range of the protoplanets gravity are drawn to it. Therefore planets in the orbits of elements required for life have a chance of life, those outside those orbits don't.

 

[Jimmy]

Because as a solar system is forming different elements position themselves in different orbits around its sun. When planets are forming the elements within range of the protoplanets gravity are drawn to it. Therefore planets in the orbits of elements required for life have a chance of life, those outside those orbits don't.

I was referring more to rogue planets where one inhabitable planet revolves around one sun. No solar system. Then close by another single inhabitable planet around another sun and so on. Would a scenario like this be likely do you think?

 

[Valjean]

If God would’ve decided to make more than one inhabitable planet don’t you think he would’ve made an infinite amount and close enough to each other where travel between them would’ve been possible?

I wonder how science would’ve explained such an existence had God made it that way. Science probably would have just theorized it in some way. Perhaps science wouldn’t be able to even theorize it. Perhaps it would be too much outside the laws of nature. Maybe that’s by God couldn’t have done it. I don’t know. Maybe somebody here with more scientific knowledge could shed a bit more light on this hypothetical theory. Could a universe full of inhabitable planets, that were close enough together to travel to and from, even exist at all?

Could God have made it to where trillions of inhabitable planets with suns orbited around Sagittarius A?

Why would God have favored travel between planets.? How would that have benefited Him?

 

[ChristineM]

I was referring more to rogue planets where one inhabitable planet revolves around one sun. No solar system. Then close by another single inhabitable planet around another sun and so on. Would a scenario like this be likely do you think?

Impossible.

 

[Jimmy]

Impossible.

How come?

 

[ChristineM]

How come?

Gravity.
Expansion

 

[Jimmy]

Gravity.

Single planets are incapable of orbiting one sun because gravity is too great? Is that what you mean?

 

[ChristineM]

Single planets are incapable of orbiting one sun because gravity is too great? Is that what you mean?

No, suns cannot reside close to other suns, over time their gravities atteact each other. Colliding suns make big boom

 

[LuisDantas]

If God would’ve decided to make more than one inhabitable planet don’t you think he would’ve made an infinite amount and close enough to each other where travel between them would’ve been possible?

No, not really.

I guess I do not quite work on "belief in creator god" mode. Every time the idea is presented to me I immediately think "fiction".

You are asking me whether a very specific fictional scenario is the one I would find (most?) likely.

The only fair answer is therefore "no, not really". Why would I prefer such a highly unlikely scenario? And what would that mean even if I did?

I wonder how science would’ve explained such an existence had God made it that way.

... it would not?

I mean, why do you think that would be something for science to do or attempt to do?

Even taking your hugely speculative premises for granted, that would be... odd, I guess.

I truly believe that you are, if not altogether confused about what science is and what role it fulfills, at least holding very unreasonable and exotic expectations of what it is supposed to be and do.

Science probably would have just theorized it in some way.

Meaning?

Perhaps science wouldn’t be able to even theorize it.

Probably not. After all, fiction is fiction.

Perhaps it would be too much outside the laws of nature.

You are inverting the whole flow of ideas and conclusions here.

The laws of nature are descriptive. They are shaped by what we observe in reality.

Were there an universe of an entirely different shape than what we see, the laws would be different as well.

Maybe that’s by God couldn’t have done it. I don’t know. Maybe somebody here with more scientific knowledge could shed a bit more light on this hypothetical theory.

What is a hypothetical theory?

Could a universe full of inhabitable planets, that were close enough together to travel to and from, even exist at all?

As an idea, certainly. You just presented it.

Beyond that, who knows? We would need to establish at least some skeleton of premises and presumptions before even asking the question, let alone attempting to answer it.

Could God have made it to where trillions of inhabitable planets with suns orbited around Sagittarius A?

Your god? Sure. It is nothing if not the ultimate substitute for any explanations, after all.

SCP-343 perhaps could as well. Cthulhu, I guess not. Not really his style, despite the obvious benefits for his diet.

 

[Jimmy]

No, suns cannot reside close to other suns, over time their gravities atteact each other. Colliding suns make big boom

I see. Thanks for sharing. So suns would be too far apart for space travel from planet to planet in any reasonable time?