If we had a TOE, would we be able to explain why there is something rather than nothing?

In summary, the discussion revolves around the implications of a Theory of Everything (TOE) in explaining the existence of the universe. While a TOE aims to unify all physical laws, it raises philosophical questions about why anything exists at all, as opposed to nothing. The inquiry suggests that a TOE might provide insights into the fundamental nature of reality, yet it may not fully address existential questions, leaving open the mystery of existence itself.
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If we could have one day theory of everything thing, would we be able to explain why there is something rather than nothing and would we be able to know why there are physical laws?
If we could have one day theory of everything thing, would we be able to explain why there is something rather than nothing and would we be able to know why there are physical laws?
 
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If we could have one day theory of everything thing, would we be able to explain why there is something rather than nothing and would we be able to know why there are physical laws?
We won't know the answer to this unless and until we discover a TOE.
 
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