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Theory of the Universe

I postulated this theory about 30 years ago [ I think 3 quarks had been found by then and thought it was too complicated] so started thinking of the ideas given below. Every discovery since then seems to have slotted neatly [usually] into this theory as ive come across them anyway ..... I started out by looking at first principles as it seemed to be a good place to start .... Well a theory to be accepted , has to predict and explain at least if not more than present knowledge. We start with 2 assumptions, namely : The Universe started The Laws of Thermodynamics hold Not *too* controversial , or maybe it is [ the first isnt necesarily a prerequisite , but does make it easier to explain] Why did I thinkof this idea ? Well, years ago , as quarks were found , it was 3 , then 4 and is now , I believe 12. To my mind, this is excessive and we seem to be missing a stage beyond this level we have found. Im not dismissing quarks , just i feel they are built of other 'stuff' Na...