Bangs Quote by Ken Wilber
“It is flat-out strange that something-that anything-is happening at all. There was nothing then a Big Bang, then here we all are. This is extremely weird.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Sex, Ecology, Spirituality by Ken Wilber, 1995
The quote expresses awe at the mystery of existence, noting that the universe’s origin and our presence are profoundly puzzling.
In simple terms: Existence feels inexplicably strange.
Key Takeaway
Embrace wonder about reality.
Themes
existential
philosophical
cosmology
Mood
curious
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- scientific inquiry
- spiritual contemplation
Key Concepts
mystery
origin
consciousness
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this strangeness inspire in you?
- How can wonder coexist with rational inquiry?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook scientific explanations that reduce mystery.
![“The Big Bang has gone away, but as far as Super String, that is suspicious for me. It all starts out with the notion of Big Bang, which if it were true, starts out with incredibly high temperatures. So they think [we] need to get these high temperatures for this broken symmetry; all this broken…” quote by Edgar Mitchell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/182/edgar-mitchell-6104_bangs_the-big-bang-has-gone-away-but-as-far-as_132330.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)
