"the problem then is , how could the universe begin in the midst of absolutely nothing ( no time , no matter , no space , no energy ) ? what could possibly trigger the universe 's beginning ? ( and then of course , where did these triggering events come from ? ) you will end up at negative infinity at some point"
"I think the currently popular belief is that time itself is limited . Space , time , energy , matter and laws all came into existence together . Of course that 's impossible for us to envisage ...."
"how could the universe begin in the midst of absolutely nothing ?"
"Of course that 's impossible for us to envisage ...."