Re: Infinite number of people toss a coin infinite times

From: Daryl McCullough (daryl_at_atc-nycorp.com)
Date: 11/29/04 

Date: 28 Nov 2004 18:50:48 -0800

Stephen Harris says...

>The Big Bang uses a time dependent function for density and size of
>the universe. This infinity seems relative to me, there is process. And
>I think that is why Einstein's theory impacted the plausibility of SST.

My point was that the size of the universe *isn't* a function of time
in an open Big Bang cosmology. The universe starts out with infinite
volume, and always has infinite volume. In a closed Big Bang universe,
then yes, the volume of the universe is a function of time. 

--
Daryl McCullough
Ithaca, NY

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