There are principles in cosmology
We discuss cosmogony and principles...
It could be argued that Ginnungagap is a remarkable metaphor for the modern view of quantum cosmology, I personally think that the detailed description of the spontaneous appearance of a temperature gradient followed by non-linear evolution is quite remarkable. The hint of the multiverse is also interesting, but why stop at nine?
Eschatology, not so hot, though the hint of a cyclic cosmology is intriguing.
On the other hand I have a fondness for pastafarianism.
Maybe this indicates I am a flawed Boltzmann Brain instantiation
It is, after all, more likely in certain circumstances that one is the delusion of a minor deity, than not
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