How Did the Universe Begin? It did not. — An RST Interpretation

RST interprets the origin of the universe not as a singular explosive event, but as a geometric reconfiguration of the Substrate field. The PBS Space Time video “How Did The Universe Begin?” explores inflation, quantum fields, and the inflaton mechanism—concepts that RST reframes using its core equation.
RST Equation Overview
Reactive Substrate Theory is governed by the nonlinear wave equation:
∂²S/∂t² − c²∇²S + βS³ = σ(x,t) · Fᴿ(C[Ψ])
Each term represents a physical process:
– ∂²S/∂t²: Acceleration of Substrate tension over time
– c²∇²S: Spatial propagation of tension gradients
– βS³: Nonlinear vacuum tension (drives expansion)
– σ(x,t): Localized soliton sources (matter)
– Fᴿ(C[Ψ]): Reactive feedback from quantum coherence
RST Analysis of Key Concepts in the Video
1. Inflation Theory The video describes inflation as a rapid expansion driven by the inflaton field. RST Interpretation: Inflation is modeled by the βS³ term, representing stored vacuum tension. Instead of a scalar inflaton field, RST sees expansion as a release of nonlinear stress in the Substrate. The “inflaton potential” is replaced by geometric feedback from soliton formation.
2. Quantum Fields and Slow-Roll Inflation The video explains how quantum fluctuations in the inflaton field seeded structure. RST Interpretation: Quantum fluctuations are reinterpreted as reactive feedback Fᴿ(C[Ψ]) from soliton coherence boundaries. These feedback loops shape the Substrate’s tension landscape, guiding structure formation without requiring particle-based fields.
3. Eternal Inflation and the Multiverse The video explores how inflation might continue indefinitely in some regions, spawning multiple universes. RST Interpretation: Eternal inflation is unnecessary. The Substrate’s geometry evolves locally, and the apparent “multiverse” is a misinterpretation of nonlocal feedback zones. RST predicts a dual-faced universe—expanding and contracting simultaneously—without invoking separate universes.
4. Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) The video links the CMB to the end of inflation and reheating. RST Interpretation: The CMB is a residual echo of Substrate reconfiguration. Instead of reheating, RST models this as a phase transition in the Substrate’s tension state, where soliton formation stabilizes and wave propagation begins.
RST replaces the inflaton field with geometric tension (βS³), quantum fluctuations with reactive feedback (Fᴿ), and cosmic expansion with Substrate reconfiguration. The universe didn’t explode—it reshaped itself.

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