Essay Abstract

A review of what we know and cannot know regarding the Infinite concept of the Alpha and the Omega. A clear definition of the term "Beginning", and the failure of finite sentient beings to comprehend the un-circumscribed Infinite realm of space and time. Or the possibility of a beginning, if such a question is even relevant. Additionally, a review of thermodynamics, and the nature of natural forces to establish continuous motion, a heretofore heresy to far too many.

Author Bio

A self-taught physics layperson, enthralled by the subject matter of the ages: That of Infinity, Time, Space, and the Alpha and the Omega, along with quantum physics, entanglement, and the potential bridges between the infinite and the finite. Which is a twain, that will never truly meet, yet does every day! Author of "Swimming in Cosmic Soup" and some BLOGS...

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6 days later
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Dear Russ,

You have come beautiful close to that infinite truth that lies with in us with your essay. We always have the infinity with in us. Science, religion and spirituality are just different means of exploring and expressing that absolute inner truth.

I have put to gether some thoughts on the infinite nature of our being as you did at Conscience is the cosmological constant.. I hope that you will enjoy reading it.

Love,

Sridattadev.

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    Dear Sridattadev,

    With great appreciation for your reflection of my thoughts - I deeply thank you. I look forward to reviewing your writtings...

    Cheers and Love,

    Russ

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    Dear Sridattadev,

    You are a kindred soul. Your mathematical view of the singularity, the infinity, speaks to the truth. A truth, I think your programing skills, will forever keep both local and non-local all within the same moment.

    I especially was taken with you phasing that neither infinity nor truth is part of the human experience, sort to speak... A humorist and truth teller in one!

    As the Cosmological Constant survives...

    As we ponder, the physics of the universe(s), I just wrote the following that relates somewhat to you theme, or so I believe so: So I will share my draft with you. It is a paradox, which is our cosmological constant, forever and a day...

    Motion equals Mass

    Motion is Mass. So it goes that all things are in motion; so the idea of a massless particle is flawed exponentially so. Yet we keep asserting such particles, such as protons and gravitons, as massless? Show me a proton without motion and I will show you a world without form or electromagnetism, as we know it. It does not exist.

    Now, I will surmise that dark matter and dark energy, may be of a motionless nature, which defies identification or form in a traditional sense. Such a motionless mathematical formula tied to our motion based world, may be the balance and genesis that makes sense, and will lead to new vistas of knowledge, along with a new vista of questions.

    Time will tell.

    Still, my presumption for dark matter and dark energy. Is just that. A random leap into the possibilities, without a scrap of knowledge, only presumptions for the speculative mind to ponder. More central to my theme is that Motion produces Mass, and we are captives to that mass based world... In all we do or know today.

    Show me a massless particle and I will show you a measurement system that is lacking.

    Further on this subject: Is that enigmatic world of a black hole, which, exudes to me, the impression of density so great as to imply no motion or the restriction thereof. However it takes the opposite to achieve a black hole, which has a motion quotient that is faster than the speed of light, to reflect its own existence. Hence once again, Motion equals Mass on a weighted particle scale relative to its motion.

    So the question arises: At an ultimate Density, if that were possible, does motion cease. And if it ceases, what transpires at that moment? A Big-Bang, a new dimension, or even dark matter or dark energy?

    These are the quests I find of intriguing interest.

    All the very best to you,

    Russ

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      Dear Russ,

      Thank you for your kind and supportive thoughts on the truth that I experienced and shared here. Your approach on motion equals mass is very relevant in relative existence. Only a live being or being in motion can experience mass. Hence a dead person cannot. But what is death? something in that being stopped to be in motion and came to an absolute rest, that is the conscience. Some scientists may argue that a biological death is not complete, untill all the cells of the body disintegrate completely, but to which extent is that point complete, till all the atoms, electrons, protons and quarks and so on cease to move? There are only two possible states for the entire universe to be in. Absolute rest or relative motion. That point of absolute rest is the singularity. As you know anything can be brought to that point of absolute rest and hence singularity is every where (virtually). Now to explain the concept of black hole, when that absolute resting state (singularity or universal i or conscience) starts to vibrate (think or wish), the vibrations are faster than the speed of light and eventually the vibration slows down to the point of speed of light and matter (slower vibrating version of the same energy, and hence e=mc^2) and becomes the sentient being and tries to realize it self. In truth black hole is a white hole and vice versa. This is the mechanism by which the universe goes to absolute rest and back to relative motion. So scientists are not wrong in saying that God is dead as i consider god is that state of absolute rest. May be that is how the phrase Rest In peace was coined as people have known of the existence of this absolute state of rest which is peaceful. Enlightenment is the realization of the existence of this absolute resting state and mastering the way to reach to that state at will. God exists in those who are enlightened. This state is very peaceful. Loving everything you are is the best way to attain that peace. All I wish for humanity is to realize this absolute truth and be blissfull.

      Love,

      Sridattadev.

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      Dear Russ,

      Absolute rest = singularity = infinite motion

      zero = i = infinity

      A further explanation of the dynamics of black hole / white hole is as follows,

      In the journey of self realization, one's ego is the event horizon. On one side of this ego is the duality of existence where one sees one self to be a separate entity from everything else and there is no other side but singularity, you will know what i mean shortly. When one starts questioning ones existence absolutely is when one begins the journey to the univeral truth. This is like jumping into a black hole or going beyond one's ego, from there one searches for one self every where (infinite thoughts go through ones mind, this is like that infinite motion that occurs inside a black hole and hence the density increases tremendously towards infinity) and ultimately finds the self in everything (phenomenon of superposition in quantum mechanics) and this is attaining singularity. To the one realized all the black holes and white holes are connected and there is only one singularity, one absolute eternal infinite immortal being or the universal i. Multi verse interpretations of the scientific community is an outcome of relativistic quantum view of the singular universe. If universe is the question, i is the answer. Great many have manifested on this planet from this universal i as human masters to enlighten the rest of the sentient human beings and will continue to do so. As the human being is a sensory being, universal i has aided in the advent of scientific experimentation as a means of understanding and getting closer to the truth. This is universe conversing with thy self.

      Love,

      Sridattadev.

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      Dear Sridattadev,

      By now, you do know that you are on to something...

      Your inner peace is a transparent element of your focus in a world of chatter and distractions that you keep within context, and understanding. You should write a book, to solidify the paradox's you have come to realize, as the core of what we are.

      I am impressed, with your dissertation on my "Motion is Mass" draft. I usually do not sense being trumped, but you know the subject matter as and better than I. I find traditional knowledge, lacking in so much, when it involves infinities, which seems obvious to me. But you have taken it a step further, by mathematical formula's, and a consciousness which, understands what I am speaking about. Few ever do...

      Keep working on your path... So much is left to the unknowns, and the potentials science can bring to us, will change the world for the better. It will unify us from our disparate forms, and communication will become the key to our better understandings of each other.

      I have a BLOG www.otterthink.wordpress.com with some essays, you may find of interest. Prehaps, "Everything is Nothing and Nothing is Everything", or "It Only Takes One Thing", will be of interest.

      With Love and Peace my friend,

      Russ

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      Dear Russ,

      Thank you.

      Love,

      Sridattadev.

      15 days later
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      Dear Russ,

      I enjoyed reading the thoughts you have shared in your essay. Unlike some of the other essays you have very clearly said what basic physical assumptions you think are wrong and given your opinion as to why. So well done there. I don't want to argue about what you have written. However one of your remarks "We are forever trapped in a continuum that defies understanding....." jumped out at me because it is something I argue against in my own essay. We are not in my opinion trapped in a continuum forever- which I think is a cruel and merciless scenario.It is an unnecessary assumption because everything can be as it is without a space-time continuum, as I explain. I hope you get the time to take a look. Thank you for sharing your work. I hope you get lots of appreciative readers as the competition continues.

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        Dear Georgina,

        Your own essay, which is brilliant, by the way and will receive a great rating from me, argues over and over again, even with your quotes from others for my argument. And I do believe without exception, that Infinity, or Endlessness is Cruel and Malicious. I agree, as it is the ultimate mental jail, we are trapped within. If you are claustrophobic, you are in trouble. However there is one release value, and that is the endless growth of "Knowledge", which finite sentiency is forever capable of. And must be, to justify the paradox of the finite and the infinite. Or said another way, this paradox is the essence of existence itself. As it could be no other way.

        Knowledge is insatiable, due to the absolute fact that infinity is insatiable. Infinity just as knowledge is forever a ponderable and yes cruel and malicious fact - in fact. It is the one thing that assails me with fear of the trapped nature I find myself in. With exception, if I give up to the infinite, then I do not think anymore, and am no longer trapped. It is a duplicitous, and paradoxical reality, I cannot escape.

        If I could escape then infinity is no more than a false and finite misnomer, and that is not possible, by its own very real nature.

        I hope this explains my position in a way that marries in with your thesis, as your thesis is not in conflict, from my perspective.

        It is what it is...

        I wish you great success, deeply and sincerely. Albeit your work, already speaks to that fact.

        Cheers, Russ

        PS... I have a series of Essay's @ www.otterthink.wordpress.com Perhaps they will shed some additional thoughts as to why I believe, as I do.

        Russ,

        Is there a beginning to the universe?

        "So as a finite being, you are forever separated from the infinite, and visa-versa."

        Is death the end of the finite adventure or the beginning of the infinite or?

        That's the question many ask. Religions have an answer.

        Jim

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          Dear Jim,

          These are the types of questions, one has to really answer for themselves.

          For me, I will explain my reasoning for each of your questions:

          1. Is there a beginning to the Universe?

          a. The simple answer is NO. However, if you believe that "Time" is momentary, as I do, then the Universe or Universes are created in every moment, so the answer would be "Yes" in that sense. But for all intense and purpose behind your question for me, the answer is an absolute "NO." As Infinity, or a beginning presupposes that nothing existed before the Big Bang, and something surely did exist before. That is the conundrum of "Infinity."

          i. NOTE: As well the Big Bang is only our Universe, as you look at the CMB, and beyond, there is much more to space than our small little universe.

          2. Yes we are separated from the Infinite, as we are finite matter. And Infinity, cannot be circumscribed. Infinity is beyond understanding. If it were understandable, then it would be defined. And anything that is defined, is "Finite." Infinity by definition cannot be defined. Again, if it were, it would be finite, hence not infinite. It is a paradox, which is the engine that runs the Universe(s). Without the Infinite and the finite, we would be non-existent, and the nature of Space and Time, would not allow for that. Read my Essay "Infinite and Finite" @ www.otterthink.wordpress.com .

          3. Death again is a question, no one knows about. I am agnostic, as I have to be to be honest with myself. But for me, when I die, I will become part of the Infinite, and depart the finite.

          4. Religions, and Cultures, formed answers before, we had much science through the shamans, and spiritual leaders to find purpose.

          a. Today, we have with the Galileo's, and Copernicus's of the world - have found new answers to these old traditions of mythology and hope for purpose, that religion and culture developed. So we are slowing changing some of our previous superstitions, such as burning witches, and so on. I believe we are becoming a more loving world, as we release on some of the behaviors religions and ancient cultures gave us. Such as killing infidels, and so on.

          b. Important to note Religion and some cultures gave us the "Golden Rule", and values of the greatest measure of good too. So you have to decide for yourself which parts of Religion you accept and which you must abandon.

          Hope this answers some of you thoughts, but they are the most difficult of questions, as science even tells us we do not understand very much in this Universe(s).

          Thanks for the questions, and All the Best to You,

          Russ

          In my essay, I truncated the end and referenced a section from a previous essay. I believe I should have added it to the orginal text, as many may not follow-thru and read it. So I am choosing to added it here: It is Section 3, of Ref [2]: Smart Energy Now:

          Smart Energy Now...

          Natural Forces in nature provide multiple endless Energy models, without expending fossil fuels. Is anyone willing to work with me, who has a physics background?

          What will it accomplish?

          Evolution on a monumental scale. Migrating from a fossil fuel world to an automated world devoid of expending fossil fuels. It will overnight, in unbounded terms, provide universal energy to the entire world, not just the industrialized nations or emerging nations. It will provide a unifying playing field for the people of all nations to find more common options in which to better communicate and improve our common understanding and standard of living.

          Note: Even I believe these ideas sound as if I have a large dose of megalomania lodged into my grey matter, but it simply needs to be tested and moved forward. Even if I am only 90% correct, it could change energy production as we currently understand it today.

          Why is it important?

          To improve life, to advance conservation of precious fossil fuels for other uses. To change the world and provide it with greater possibilities. To liberate. As well as dramatically control carbon emissions from the planet, coupled with enabling universal energy to all individuals or societies who either require or desire it.

          What are the anticipated outcomes?

          Virtually near- free recycled-energy and or regenerated energy, provided by the current clean and robust elements of energy, such as "gravity", "electrostatics", "magnetism". And all that implies.

          What will be its enduring impact?

          Forever alter the social structures and thereby the social requirements of the world. In other words energy provided on an equal playing field for all people will in effect tie us all closer together in function and in equal choices. It would theoretically replace monopolies and cartel's with freedom. As well as being groundbreaking for all of physics, and all sciences in general.

          Further Project Description:

          This project began with me as a child, trying to figure out how to automatically run my tricycle and my little green army jeep that required peddling a wheel or armature bar to turn the wheels. I was obviously a lazy kid that did not desire to labor too much - taking too much physical laboring to peddle thru the sidewalks and streets - in my youthful days! I remember constructing the concept, using magnets, and then let the idea fade as I entered school and grew-up as a young man going to school and then on to my working career. Just before I retired, I was still intrigued by the idea, and began to construct the project in my garage, with some success. However I soon realized I needed a physics partner with a background in electronics, especially electrostatics and the mathematics to aid in the assumptions as well as scribe in the language of science - the calculated results. And as I knew that would take some higher levels of mathematical language, certainly beyond my expertise.

          These multiple ideas of automatic energy, from my youth that I mused about, once detailed will give away the intellectual property, to anyone with a hint of conceptual capability. I am very willing to give the intellectual property away, but would like to work on the project.

          In simple terms, you may think it violates the fundamental thermodynamic entropy theology, which we have all been indoctrinated with. By the way I consider thermodynamic science more a theology and manifest scotoma in our lexicon, rather than a fact. In my own humble opinion physics is incalculable, and to rely on definitions, is to limit physics or existence itself. Neither have limits, therefore - in my puny assumptive world - Physics is forever a living definition, as well as a fixed proof. Much as "Infinity is both sides of the same coin - at once."

          Therefore I will fundamentally argue that thermodynamic entropy is relative for "like" for "like" kinetic actions: which will diminish "force", as it today properly outlines.

          However if you change the "Like for Like" concepts when generating energy, you change the rules by which "thermodynamic entropy" was developed. In other words, If you use two dimensions to generate kinetic energy, complemented in equal response to one dimension, generating its own energy.

          You alter or augment the output energy produces. Hence the "like for like" action = reaction is modified and the results are not like for like. Action can multiply Re-action. This provides for a gear ratio that augments energy output using natural forces. As well as other forces (fossil fuels too.)

          This process using natural forces, such as Electrostatics, Magnetism and Gravity, among other natural stores of energy in a form which is non-relative or in other words using a differential gear -ratio that trumps lost energy. This does so by way of leveraging opposite dimensions and gravity. Thus it changes the scientific or theological rules that constricted the methods used to define generic thermodynamics. In other words thermodynamics becomes truly dynamic, rather than static.

          My clumsy written formulas: ( See D, G, 1D, CM, etc. definitions in "Bold" below )

          1. Electrostatics created by: D² + G in Linear 1D = CM

          2. M+ (+ & -) + G = CM * Note, Electrostatics could be included to augment output.

          3. Combination of both formula's to leverage ultimate energy output potential.

          D = Dimensions G = Gravity CM = Continuous Motion E= Electrostatics 1D = 1 Dimension

          Simply stated: It combines linear and non-linear actions to produce energy that is continuous.

          NOTE: Two basic methods: 1. G&E (Gravity & Electrostatics) 2. M+G (Magnetism & Gravity)

          Stated in another fashion, there are 2 forms of possible methods: 1) independent of electrostatics which uses Gravity and Magnetism) and 2 with the use of electrostatics in combined ways to achieve natural energy from natural forces:

          1. Form: A Uses Dimensions x 2 (Down and Side to Side) run by Gravity (Non-Linear) generating electrostatics combined with a linear (Up) Dimension. This Linear and non-linear interaction provides the mechanisms to create a gear ratio that multiplies itself. Hence you gain continuous motion which could then provide for heat and other outputs to generate endless energy.

          2. Form: B Uses both positive and negative Magnetism in graduated powers, to direct motion in an upward direction opposing gravity, and then uses electrostatics captured in the downward thrust to leverage additional energy, and then re-deployed again and again by magnetism alone in an upward motion. Note, the "electromagnetism" is not necessary, but a natural benefit that should be leveraged from the simple process of motion ( That both Gravity and Motion provide for).

          Variations of these forms of operations are dependent on mechanical engineering.

          • Additionally, electrostatics can be enhanced by using a circular glass ball for instance, with other internal triboelectric materials to augment the energy produced beyond the direct gravity effects of tribolelectic stimulus, using for example a Teflon tube and a glass ball. These two materials: 1) "Glass" and 2)"Teflon" are near opposites for electron transfer on the triboelectric scale, which generate electrostatics. The electrostatics would be captured within a capacitor for electric generation.

          NOTE: I use the term "continuous motion", vs. "perpetual motion", since all mechanical matter decomposes (wears out). Perpetual is generally an accurate statement, save matter decay; for which at that point - motion ceases.

          Thermodynamics fundamentally proposes that you cannot squeeze blood from a turnip. Or in other words, energy depletes, and will not sustain itself. But if you change the mechanical genetics of the turnip, you can. Metaphorically, and practically that can be accomplished when Energy and Matter are merged together in a completely clean and virtually innocuous manner. Simply you apply 3 dimensional forces in a manner which leverages 2 dimensions against or in complement to 1 dimension. Nature working at its best. That Simple.

          With the "continuous motion" of matter, then heat or additional motion receptors can be activated generating excess energy, superseding the level of energy required to generate this continuous motion of matter. Thus continuous energy is produced by way of natural forces: (Gravity / Magnetism / Electrostatics).

          Sounds highly improbable - given current thinking, but intellectually it is quite plausible. Again, my goal is to work with a lab of scientist's to pursue this objective, as I have outlined above. It may seem obscure, but once I share the simple mechanics of this idea, I hope you will find it of interest and most importantly possible. If it is possible, the world changes. I know it sounds in large part to be more than just a bit delusional, but even if we leverage 90% of this potential, we succeed beyond what exists today and provide for the clean and necessary energy the world depends upon.

          Ultimate objectives and gains:

          Secondarily this project, if actualized, would certainly secure a Nobel Prize, due to its unique utilization of "continuous motion" and would therefore support the investment returns to the philanthropists and scientists involved. Foremost it will be "humanity changing" for the good. Providing a leap in the advance of science and living standards for the people of this world. It will expedite the integration of humanity buy tying us together via sources of energy necessary to improve communication and common living standards that would better integrate the world. Coupled with the saving of fossil fuels for other uses, combined with less pollution. And in that process it would hopefully improve understanding and common cause among us all, rather than living with the continuing social divides that hinder those decent objectives.

          In sharing these thoughts on the potentials for energy production with new methodologies, it is my objective to hopefully find someone seriously interested to pursue these ideas.

          Simply and profoundly that is my end goal.

          These concepts are actually basic, and the mechanics I have in mind to build a working model, would not be difficult given access to scientists in the area of physics, and electrostatics' along with some very common materials.

          Summary:

          We exist because of the concept called a "Paradox. Paradoxes have no answers, they can never be broken. They are the infinite fuel of existence itself.

          These ideas I have shared have been a growing process, so they will seem somewhat contradictory or paradoxical at times, but at a basic level, they seek the same objective of simplifying perceptions, based as much on common sense, as on our ever evolving science. The Quantum world is truly our birth place, so it holds our commonality, but as its fundamental structure builds the matter we exist with and by, it may morph its fundamentals in the process. Simply, I believe to begin our scientific pursuits, we do best when we can start at the beginning, with a common foundation and with practical principles, which give rise to a better result in our end conclusions as we pursue the Holy Grail of knowledge.

          My hope is that those of you that disagree, or find value with my points of thought, augment this discussion and we will in the end all move forward...

          Final Thought:

          The quantum world is the sole genesis of all we are, combined with the infinite realm, for which I believe bares the inscrutable nature of space and time, whether we as sentient philosophical beings - exist or not.

          In my world view, if a tree falls, and no one's there to hear it, it still makes a sound...

          Infinity and evolution, survives us all... forever! But in the interim of our existence, this ebb and flow throughout time, I believe enhances knowledge. Therefore with the growth of true knowledge we will improve the betterment of how we treat one another. Consequently, science is the basis for all truth, hence either the practical or metaphorical face of god, if you believe in such things. As science underpins philosophies truths and failures, as well.

          Therefore science is a worthy journey indeed...

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          personally I beleive strongly that we continue our road of imrpovement towards this universal perfect sphere and its spheres. It is wonderful and fascinating.

          The informations , bosonic and fermionic , seems eternal and on the pure road of spherization optimization. I beleive simply that we continue after our death, our work of pure universal complementarity.

          ps I said Kalil Gibran without the m.

          In all case we are all babies of this Universal sphere, we evolve and we must help for an universal harmonization spherization. We make errors but the evolution proves that the errors disappear on the entropical arrow of time. Perhaps that after our death, we are pure light and we travel inside this physicality and we retrun inside a new baby, a kind of intelligent creation correlated with our brains, on an other planet of an other galaxy. Perhaps that we can have 1 cm or 8 or 15 meters.Perhaps that we are totally different with our forms also,but I beleive that several foundamental are everywhere(eyes,brains,glands,...). With all the colors possible. A sure thing is that this consciousness and this intelligence continue their roads(the singularities in optimization). If we consider an Universal sphere and a central sphere, the biggest BH where all turns around.So we can imagine a kind of return in life after death.Perhaps it is the real message of reincarnations.We continue a road inside this sphere. Thei aim is to evolve in correlation with the pure harmony.

          Pass the message to Bangalore :) all is linked

          spherically yours :)

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          Steve,

          I agree completely that the infinite and the finite a purely linked. The finite could not exist without the omnipatent infinite. But they are separate by nature: One is confined, and one is ubiqutous. This distinction, makes them both linked and separate in function. One more paradox for the road of physics...

          Thanks, Russ

          a month later

          Dear Russ,

          I have read your essay and I appreciate your viewpoint.

          I believe various contributions from many like-minded authors can definitely make a difference in the emergence of a consolidated un-orthodox viewpoint needed to remove some of the major weaknesses, contradictions and fantasies from current Physics.

          As you know, with arbitrary assumptions we can build wonderful fantasies. But to come close to building a model of reality, we must use barest minimum of assumptions and such assumptions that are used must be plausible and compatible with physical reality. For this reason I think FQXi has chosen a most appropriate topic for this contest.

          You are also requested to read and comment my essay titled "Wrong Assumptions of Relativity Hindering Fundamental Research in Physical Space".

          Best Wishes

          G S Sandhu

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          Dear Russ Otter,

          You say with regard to "Is there a beginning to the universe?" that "It is an absurd notion to suggest, that nothing ever existed."

          To say there is a beginning of the universe does not require that one also be saying that nothing existed before.

          Regarding your pointing the reader to your 'Continuous Motion' ... 'is possible via a couple of mechanical approaches.' You had several unused pages for which you could have restated and improved your case in this essay. My opinion, without going to your pevious essay, is that your idea is incorrect.

          James

            12 days later
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            Dear James,

            Thank you for reading my thoughts... First, I believe we may have different definitions for the term "Universe". I do not speak about merely the Big Bang Universe, as that is a paltry example - next to the Infinite Universe it resides within. My point was to clarify that many people believe in a beginning and an end to the Infinite. NOT POSSIBLE, whether something is there or not there, is of no concern. As Infinity and its workings are there and always will be. Our minor universe(s) will come and go, but the Universe of Infinity, will go nowhere...

            Second, you judgment about being incorrect in my energy thesis, puts you in the majority! But to grasp the essence of my core thinking, you have to reach beyond our "Energy" conventions with fossil fuels primarily and examine the natural energies, that exist in every moment. Capturing those is as you say "mechanically" incorrect to the majority. But of course I defer to the possibilities, which have their own logic. Still you are correct, as most people will agree with you. And it would be a surprise if it were developed, as it is basic science, and should have been in the marketplace long ago...

            Cheers, Russ

            17 days later
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            Dear Hai.Caohoang,

            Congrats on your submission... I just finished reading it, and found it an open-book as to the questions of life! Such as your question: Does there need to be a particle with mass for everything have volume? That is a question, that is larger than our understanding currently, and perhaps infinitely. That is the nature of many of your questions, they are part of an infinite landscape, that will forever push us forward to seek answers.

            Many questions in life are too large for our knowledge, as finite sentient beings, contained in the indefinable scope of the infinite.

            Your final paragraph, discussed god. That is also a question to big a question for finite beings to honestly answer. Therefore, I must be an agnostic on that issue. That is true of much regarding physics, and philosophy. They are married, regardless of choice.

            I would be happy to work with you, as you mentioned, as two heads are better than one..., but I would first have you read my Essay's @ www.otterthink.wordpress.com , in order that you understand my answers to many of your questions regarding physics and life.

            Cheers buddy, and all the best in your pursuits to learn. Science is the truth still unraveled,

            Russ

            6 days later

            Russ,

            For this contest, I decided to go through essays of interest and see what responses I got to my own essay. There are over 250 entries, so I narrowed down my evaluations. For only those who responded, I decided to reread and provide my evaluations before time expired, not making it a popularity contest but keeping in mind that I entered for an exchange of interesting ideas, whether I agree or not.

            Jim