# Sciama's argument on life in a random universe: Distinguishing apples from oranges

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.14934 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2306.14934/

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- First posted on arXiv 26 Jun 2023.

## Abstract (arXiv)

Dennis Sciama argued that the existence of life depended on many quantities, the fundamental constants, so in a random universe life should be highly unlikely. However, without full knowledge of these constants, his argument implies a universe that would appear to be `intelligently designed.'