Big bang Quote by Rupert Sheldrake
““morphic resonance points to new ways forward: If the regularities of nature are evolving habits rather than eternal laws, there is no need to assume that all these regularities were fixed at the moment of the Big Bang. Hence there is no need to suppose that all laws of nature were intelligently designed at the moment of creation, or else that there are an infinite number of unobserved universes. These hypotheses are unnecessary if nature is radically evolutionary, as the hypothesis of formative causation proposes.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Science of Spirituality by Rupert Sheldrake, 1999
If natural regularities are habits that evolve, we don’t need to assume they were set at the Big Bang or designed by a creator, nor invoke countless unseen universes.
In simple terms: Nature’s laws may be evolving habits, not fixed rules.
Key Takeaway
Consider change as a natural process.
Themes
evolution
science
philosophy
cosmology
Mood
curious
thoughtful
Type
analytical
speculative
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- philosophical debate
- education
- policy making
Key Concepts
habitual causation
formative causation
radical evolution
Questions to Reflect On
- How would scientific methodology change if laws are habits?
- What evidence could support evolutionary laws?
A Different Perspective
Assuming habits may overlook underlying mechanisms.
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