Q&A
Q&A: Understanding Cosmic Seed Theory
General Questions
Q: What is Cosmic Seed Theory?
A: Cosmic Seed Theory (CST) proposes that the Big Bang was not a single universal event, but instead occurs locally within galaxies. Each supermassive black hole can reach a critical threshold, triggering a galactic-sized Big Bang—an expansion event that creates the stars and matter within a galaxy.
Q: How is this different from the traditional Big Bang theory?
A: The traditional model says the universe began in a singular event 13.8 billion years ago, expanding from a single point. CST suggests the universe has no absolute beginning—instead, black holes act as seeds that trigger local expansions over time, continuously forming galaxies.
Q: Does this mean the universe is infinite?
A: Yes. CST suggests that space has always existed, and there was never a singular moment of creation. Instead of a one-time event, the universe is an ever-evolving process, with Cosmic Seeds forming and triggering new galaxies indefinitely.
Q: If each galaxy has its own Big Bang, why don’t we see new ones happening?
A: The timescales involved are immense. Galactic-sized Big Bangs take place over billions of years, and we wouldn’t necessarily recognize them as a sudden explosion. Instead, we might observe them as the rapid formation of new stars and cosmic structures.
Q: Does CST explain why galaxies appear fully formed early in the universe?
A: Yes. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has found fully developed galaxies at times when they "shouldn’t exist" under the traditional Big Bang model. CST naturally explains this because galaxies aren’t all formed at the same time—they expand at different points in history, depending on when their central black holes reach their Cosmic Seed threshold.
Q: Does CST require dark matter?
A: No. CST eliminates the need for dark matter by explaining galactic rotation in a new way. The expansion event of each Cosmic Seed creates the initial motion of stars and gas, meaning that the extra gravity attributed to dark matter is unnecessary.
Q: What happens to a black hole after it triggers a galactic Big Bang?
A: Instead of continuing to collapse into a singularity, the black hole reaches a critical density threshold and undergoes a transformation—expanding outward and dispersing its contents, forming new stars and planetary systems. Over time, a new Cosmic Seed may begin forming at the center of the newly expanded galaxy.
Q: How does CST resolve the singularity problem in black holes?
A: Instead of a singularity with infinite density, CST suggests that black holes reach a quantum gravitational threshold where collapse is halted, leading to an expansion event. This aligns with quantum gravity theories that predict singularities should not exist.
Q: Does CST require new physics?
A: No. CST does not introduce any new particles or forces beyond those already observed. Unlike inflationary models, which rely on hypothetical fields like the inflaton, CST works within the known laws of physics, with modifications to how we interpret black hole behavior.
Q: How does CST explain the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB)?
A: CST suggests that the CMB is not the result of a singular universal Big Bang, but rather a blend of the last scattering surfaces from multiple past Cosmic Seed events. This would explain some anomalies in the CMB, such as unexplained temperature variations.
Q: If the Big Bang was only local, why is space expanding?
A: Under CST, space itself is infinite and unchanging, but local expansion occurs when a Cosmic Seed reaches a transition point. The observed cosmic expansion could be the cumulative effect of many galactic expansion events, rather than the expansion of all space itself.
Q: What predictions does CST make that could be tested?
A: CST predicts:
- A lower B-mode polarization signal in the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) (because the Big Bang was not a single violent inflation event).
- A more even distribution of black holes at varying ages, including some that appear “too old” for a singular Big Bang timeline.
- More fully formed galaxies at early times (which JWST has already observed).
- The detection of ultra-massive black holes exceeding 10 billion solar masses, as these are prime candidates for future Cosmic Seed events.
Q: Could CST unify quantum mechanics and general relativity?
A: Possibly. Since CST eliminates singularities, it aligns with quantum gravity approaches that suggest quantum effects should prevent complete collapse. CST also suggests that the Higgs field may play a role in black hole transitions, which could provide a bridge between gravity and quantum field theory.
Final Thought: Why Does This Matter?
Cosmic Seed Theory presents a new way of looking at the cosmos—one that does not rely on hypothetical unknowns like dark matter, inflation, or a singular moment of creation. Instead, it offers a natural, continuous cycle of galactic formation and renewal, providing a model that better fits observations while making our place in the universe feel even more meaningful.