***“The more you learn about something, the more you realize you know nothing.”*** This saying resonates deeply with me. The truth is, **no one really has all the big answers**. Many in the scientific community seem to pretend they do. Let’s explore this further.

#### ***Consider the Most Fundamental Questions***

1. **The Origin of the Universe**
2. **The Origin of Life on Earth**

#### ***The Origin of the Universe***

You might think we have a solid answer: **the Big Bang**. However, this explanation has its limitations, and calling it a “start” can be misleading. In fact, this theory might be entirely wrong. New research challenges the Big Bang theory, and I highly recommend listening to **Sir Roger Penrose** for a deeper understanding.

The only substantial evidence we have is the universe's expansion. Penrose proposes a different hypothesis: **the endless expansion and contraction of the universe**. This idea doesn’t contradict our current understanding. 

Thus, the evidence for the Big Bang and Penrose’s theory are both radically different, yet **neither can be definitively proven** over the other. This highlights the **limitations of our current understanding**.

#### ***The Origin of Life on Earth***

The origin of life is even more complex. Life requires three essential components:
- **Proteins** for basic functioning
- **RNA** for storing and replicating genes
- **Lipids** (cell walls) to create separation from the environment

Mathematical models suggest that while proteins and lipids have a reasonable probability of forming, the creation of RNA seems nearly impossible through random mutations in a short time frame. The best explanations indicate that we either lack crucial information or that these RNA molecules—and life as a whole—might have come from **outside sources**. Some scholars even question the entire **random mutation model**.

#### ***The Question of Certainty***

If scientists don’t know the answers, **why do they pretend they do?** In my humble opinion, **It seems they do this to distance science from religion and to close the discussion before the wealthiest can fit God into the narrative,** Interestingly, I’m not alone in believing they closed the books too early.

#### ***Reclaiming Control of Science and Education***

The best way to reclaim control of science and education is to **learn**. If you’re looking for a starting point, I highly recommend:
- **“A Brief History of Time”** by **Stephen Hawking** for physics
- **“Sapiens”** or **“The Selfish Gene”** for evolutionary biology

All three are excellent starting points—densely packed with information and covering a wide range of topics in a concise and accessible manner.
 

 Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Can you elaborate on what you mean by "It seems they do this to distance science from religion and to close the discussion before the wealthiest can fit God into the narrative"? 

 Many in the scientific community believe that religious individuals exploit gaps in scientific knowledge to justify the existence of God, a concept known as the "God of the gaps." 

The origins of the universe and life represent the most significant gaps and are central to many religions. Consequently, the scientific community has rushed to fill these gaps with incomplete and sometimes inconsistent hypotheses, often presenting them with more certainty than warranted.

It's also important to consider the historical context, from Galileo to Charles Darwin, when science was heavily controlled and moderated, by religious institutions to a time of complete separation between science and religion.