N4mddissent
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An eternal universe is impossible according to the second law of thermodynamics.
You've already pontificated that without proof, parroting it again won't make it any less wrong.
Please explain why it's impossible, according to the SLoT, and without misstating the SLoT or violating the First or Third Laws.
How hard can that be? You seen so sure, so certain.
The second law of thermodynamics states that an isolated system tends to approach maximum entropy over time. The universe is an isolated system. Therefore, if the universe had always existed, it would have attained maximum entropy an infinite amount of time ago. This isn't very complicated.
It is a closed/isolated system as far as we know. Einstein believed in a static eternal universe for much of his career. He was no fool. Fred Hoyle postulated continuous generation of matter. The idea is not generally accepted now, but these guys were not stupid. Maybe the concept overall is more complicated than you imply.