What Are the Latest Debates in Physics, Cosmology, and Evolution?

In summary, the latest debates in physics, cosmology, and evolution revolve around topics such as the nature of dark matter and dark energy, the origin and fate of the universe, and the mechanisms of evolution and the possibility of other forms of life in the universe. Other areas of contention include the role of quantum mechanics in understanding the fundamental laws of nature, the search for a unified theory that can explain all physical phenomena, and the impact of human activity on the environment and the future of life on Earth. These ongoing debates highlight the complexity and mysteries of our world and continue to drive scientific inquiry and discovery.
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EMW
My introduction to the forum:

I am retired: ex-physics teacher, ex-optics engineer, ex-nuclear sensors designer. I am particularly interested in: relativity, which I really never fully understood; cosmology - particularly the problem of origins, cosmic evolution, multiverses, holographic principal, etc.; biological evolution; and the nature of consciousness.
Lately, I have been wrestling with the ideas of physicists Julian Barbour ("The End of Time") vs. Lee Smolin vs. Leonard Susskind, and evolutionists Cairns-Smith ("Secrets of the Mind") and Richard Dawkins.
 
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Welcome to PF EMW!
 

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