Get 20% of a premium subscription to Brilliant when you're one of the first 200 people to sign up at http://www.brilliant.org/answerswithjoe
The Big Bang has been the accepted theory about the beginning of the universe for so long, you might think we've worked out all the kinks in it. But there are several issues with the Big Bang Theory, which has caused some cosmologists to turn to alternative ideas.

The Ekpyrotic Universe, based on string theory, is one of those ideas. And it's super weird.

Want to support the channel? Here's how:

Patreon:   / answerswithjoe  
Channel Memberships:    / @joescott  
TShirts & Merch: http://www.answerswithjoe.com/store

Join me on the Our Ludicrous Future Podcast:
   / @ourludicrousfuture  

Interested in getting a Tesla? Use my referral link and get discounts and perks:
https://ts.la/joe74700

Follow me at all my places!
Instagram:   / answerswithjoe  
Snapchat:   / answerswithjoe  
Facebook:   / answerswithjoe  
Twitter:   / answerswithjoe