Penrose's large numbers hypothesis

Penrose's large numbers hypothesis observes that certain fundamental physical constants and ratios—like the strength of gravity compared to electromagnetism—are extremely large or small, often expressed as powers of 10. He suggests this isn't mere coincidence; these large (or small) numbers reflect deep connections between the universe's fundamental physics and the conditions necessary for life. Penrose proposes that these large numbers hint at a universe influenced by criteria beyond current scientific explanation, possibly involving elements of cosmology or even intentional design. Essentially, he sees these massive numerical disparities as pointing toward underlying principles shaping our universe's structure.