Like babies, we think that what we see is what there is.
What do you mean "we", kiddo? You're a bit late in getting the the playgroup.
As for your assertion that the universe is older than it looks, that contradicts your (correct) assertion that the universe is larger than it looks. The reason the universe looks so small is because it's so young.
Thank you for the link. I always thought universe was probably bigger.
And older. I don't get the "younger" part.
parsy, the deep thinker.