The existence of the universe raises questions about its origin.

Evidence

What is it that breathes fire into the equations and makes a universe for them to describe? — Hawking, Stephen, A Brief History of Time, 341

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Hawking, Stephen, A Brief History of Time, 341
• XREF: connects to: Quantum mechanics challenges previous understanding of the universe’s origins. — Hawking, Stephen, A Brief History of Time, 101; The universe began with a big bang singularity due to general relativity. — Hawking, Stephen, A Brief History of Time, 100; Human knowledge is limited and cannot answer why the universe exists or the purpose of life. — Science, Faith, and the Limits of Human Knowledge (+1 more)

Related

• The universe began with a big bang singularity due to general relativity. (similarity 0.89)
• Quantum mechanics challenges previous understanding of the universe’s origins. (similarity 0.88)
• The universe’s laws can be discovered and understood. (similarity 0.78)
• Quantum uncertainty drives the early universe’s non-uniformity. (similarity 0.78)
• The universe might be completely self-contained and eternal. (similarity 0.78)

Library Connections

• The universe began with a big bang singularity due to general relativity. #expands (0.80) — Hawking, Stephen, A Brief History of Time, 100

Broader Connections

• Quantum mechanics challenges previous understanding of the universe’s origins. #expands (0.70) — Hawking, Stephen, A Brief History of Time, 101