Matter and energy can be past-eternal

[bennyboy]

I wrote that the big bang itself is considered a singularity by contemporary cosmologists.

Alex responded by saying, “past singularities one encounters in cosmological models are merely points where classical relativity breaks down,” and then went on to say, “In which sense precisely 'is the big bang' a singularity?”

According to you, Alex has less scientific knowledge than a child.

I rest my case.

Another point for me.

Alex, when are you going to provide evidence that you're a physicist? Fucking hack.

You still haven't answered his question. He didn't say "No, dummy, the Big Bang isn't considered a singularity by Cosmologists." He elucidated on the modern perspective, and then asked you to refine your position: what do the words you're saying actually mean to you?

You seem to be working pretty hard to pick up these "points," like you're trying to win a match. You should understand that this is just you doing kung-fu kicks in the air and shouting "Keeyaahh" over and over, and that everyone else is just standing around with bemused expressions, wondering "What the fuck is this guy trying to prove?"

I'm guessing it's cognitive dissonance. In your little corner of the world, you're the smartest guy around, and coming into a place where you are a small fry is challenging your delicate world view. But whatever led you to have such a high opinion of yourself isn't a testament to you-- it's only a testament to how small and unenriching your intellectual environment has been so far.