The book was very brief, but did discuss all the relevant issues: scientists agree (at least privately) that the universe had a beginning--and before that time there was nothing. I imagine there are a few ramifications to this realization.
Of course, guys like Hawking are working hard with theories like "imaginary time," trying to show there is no such thing as a "beginning" of the universe. However, Jastrow seemed to fly over the top of all this and adequately prove his point (at least to me).
Of course, guys like Hawking are working hard with theories like "imaginary time," trying to show there is no such thing as a "beginning" of the universe. However, Jastrow seemed to fly over the top of all this and adequately prove his point (at least to me).
