Interesting comments Mark.
I think I've seen Alan Guth (the grand master of Inflation Theory) say words to the effect: "there is nothing in physics which prevents the Universe from coming into existence on its own". (I can't remember the exact verbage).
He then went on to say, "actually theory predicts it". I think he was talking about Entropy and the stuff I'm trying to record in the 'Higgs Field' thread.
It is very hypothetical stuff mind you. So I think there's plenty of wiggle space in there.
Cheers & Rgds.
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