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Studying the infinite contraction of the universe

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Explaining how an infinite force makes room for a finite world is a massive headache. Ancient scholars decided the infinite had to intentionally shrink itself just to give us some personal space. It is the most extreme example of polite cosmic withdrawal.

Studying the infinite contraction of the universe
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