understanding probability

[James Knott]

E K wrote:
> But, even without infinity, we know that the universe came about from nothing. If the universe and everything in it can come from nothing, what can be more surprising?

That might not be the case.  Again, according to Brian Greene, there are
some indications there was something else earlier.  Some think the
universe might be cyclic.  Another possibility is the universe is but
one bubble in a foam of universes.  He has a few other suggestions about
this.
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