The universe may have emerged from a mathematical zero
In short: Modern physics suggests that the universe didn't come from true nothingness, but rather from a perfect balance of opposing forces. This video explains how the total energy of everything we see might actually equal zero.
Quantum physics dictates that 'void' regions are dynamic, teeming with fleeting virtual particles appearing and vanishing constantly. This is known as quantum fluctuations. In fact, the empty space within a proton accounts for about 90% of its mass, meaning the physical world is largely built from this 'something' we call nothing.
The origin of the universe can be viewed as a mathematical division of zero. While the total energy of the universe is zero, it spontaneously divided into equal amounts of positive and negative energy. All visible matter—stars, planets, and radiation—represents the positive energy, while gravity represents the negative energy. Because these two cancel each other out, the universe remains in a state of perfect balance.
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