Bangs Quote by Fred Hoyle
![“Earlier theories ... were based on the hypothesis that all the matter in the universe was created in one big bang at a particular time in the remote past. [Coining the "big bang" expression.]” quote by Fred Hoyle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e64/fred-hoyle-11367_bangs_earlier-theories-were-based-on-the-hypot_791698.jpg)
“Earlier theories ... were based on the hypothesis that all the matter in the universe was created in one big bang at a particular time in the remote past. [Coining the "big bang" expression.]”
About This Quote
Source Scientific Lecture: 1949 Broadcast on Cosmology
Hoyle coined “big bang” to describe the competing theory of a sudden creation event.
In simple terms: He named the theory he didn’t support.
Key Takeaway
Understand the origins of scientific terminology.
Themes
science history
terminology
cosmology
debate
Mood
educational
reflective
Type
historical
informative
When to use this quote
- academic lecture
- history of science
- public outreach
Key Concepts
theory naming
scientific rhetoric
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do catchy terms persist even if inaccurate?
- How do scientists influence public perception?
A Different Perspective
The term became popular despite his opposition.
![“One [idea] was that the Universe started its life a finite time ago in a single huge explosion, and that the present expansion is a relic of the violence of this explosion. This big bang idea seemed to me to be unsatisfactory even before detailed examination showed that it leads to serious…” quote by Fred Hoyle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6ef/fred-hoyle-11367_bangs_one-idea-was-that-the-universe-started-i_184196.jpg)
![“Bill Prady and Chuck Lorre, the guys who run that show [Big Bang Theory], are really funny and really smart, and the cast is fantastic to work with.” quote by Brent Spiner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b53/brent-spiner-2999_bangs_bill-prady-and-chuck-lorre-the-guys-who_64317.jpg)
