Are you familiar," he said finally, "with the Bang?""The Big Bang?" Luka asked. "Or some other Bang I don't know about?""There was only one Bang," said Nobodaddy, "so the adjective Big is redundant and meaningless. The Bang would only be Big if there was at least one other Little or Medium-Sized or even Bigger Bang to compare it with, and to differentiate it from.
In this exchange, Nobodaddy introduces a philosophical perspective on the concept of the Big Bang. He explains that referring to it as the "Big Bang" implies a comparison to other types of bangs, which do not exist. This challenges Luka's understanding and points to the redundancy of the adjective "Big" when there is no other event to measure it against.
Nobodaddy's argument suggests a deeper inquiry into language and significance. By stating that the adjective loses meaning without comparison, it encourages readers to reflect on how we define and understand monumental events based on context and relativity, inviting a broader discussion on existence and the universe.
