Interesting as usual Craig
.
I think that their sample is rather small and for me I would think we would need many more observations before any conclusions are reached.
When dealing with the universe even a sample of a billion is only a small slice.
I know the math of surveys is regarded as valid but I have never been happy with the concept that a survey of say 1000 people can reflect the views of a nation of millions... and with their survey the "nation" is of trillions.Their view that there is no fluke here hints they are already taking a view which is dangerous perhaps.
"The discovery, if confirmed, has profound implications for our understanding of space and time and violates one of the fundamental principles underlying Einstein's General Relativity theory," Dr King added. I regard as mere attention seeking
.
"The smooth continuous change in alpha may also imply the Universe is much larger than our observable part of it, possibly infinite."
I thought this has been established that this was a "given" if one holds the "big bang" as the best theory available...
alex
