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[James Putnam]

Originally Posted by James

1. The increase of entropy gives direction to the future of the universe.

2. Gravity gives direction to the future of the universe.

3. Electric charge gives direction to the future of the universe.

4. The strong nuclear force gives direction to the future of the universe.

5. The weak nuclear force gives direction to the future of the universe.

I believe all five statements are correct. They are properties that formed the history and will control the future of the universe. Sometimes they are used to argue that the universe is so fine tuned that it must have been designed. I do not use that argument. I am not trying to look outside the universe. I think that arguments and conclusions should not rely on either God or multiple universes in order to validate themselves. I want to know what it is that we have. I am not arguing why I think we have it. I feel the properties of the universe are sufficient in themselves for us to comprehend the nature of the universe. I posed the question of whether or not the universe has direction, because I think establishing a direction for it is the first step in this process.

James