Origins

Probing the beginning and intersections of life, the cosmos, and consciousness. This plural exploration of “origins” spans cosmic evolution, biological processes, and cultural narratives, painting an integrative picture of how the universe blossoms and persist in a continuous process of becoming. Our research focuses on how complexity, order, and meaning emerge from simpler foundations.

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Rethinking the Origin of the Universe

Eons ago, when I was a graduate student, the Big Bang model was the only serious game in town for explaining the origin (and, perhaps, fate) of the universe. Alternative cosmological ideas occasionally surfaced—concepts like the "Big Rip", "Big Crunch", and "Big Bounce"