The Primordial Shell Theory: Did the Universe Begin with Curvature, Not Mass?

Disclaimer:
The ideas presented in this document constitute a novel theoretical framework intended to stimulate discussion, investigation, and observational testing. These concepts have not yet been experimentally verified or peer-reviewed. Readers should approach this theory as exploratory cosmological hypotheses rather than established scientific fact.

For nearly a century, cosmology has centered around the Big Bang — the idea that the universe exploded from a singularity of infinite density and temperature. But what if this isn’t quite right? What if the beginning wasn’t an explosion of mass and energy, but a release of tension — a shift in the fabric of geometry itself?

Introducing the Primordial Shell Theory (PST)

The Primordial Shell Theory (PST) proposes that the universe began as a compact, high-tension geometric shell. This wasn’t a point of infinite mass, but a structure under immense internal stress. When that tension was released, it produced the ripples, folds, and curvature that would later give rise to matter, galaxies, and structure.

“The universe did not begin as a flash of particles. It began as a fracture in geometry.”

The Shell That Birthed the Cosmos

According to PST:

• The "initial singularity" was actually a curvature node — a tightly-wound region of tension in the geometry of existence.
• This shell cracked, sending curvature waves outward like ripples in a pond.
• These waves seeded the earliest structures of the universe — not through mass density, but through geometric stress differentials.

A Natural Fit for Dark Matter and the Cosmic Web

PST explains why the large-scale structure of the universe resembles a web — with filaments, voids, and intersections:

• These are the stress patterns left behind by the unraveling of the primordial shell.
• What we call “dark matter” may be the tension residue of those early curves — still shaping galaxies today.

Why PST Matters

PST reframes cosmogenesis not as a mystery of particle origin, but as an event of geometric rupture. It provides a coherent foundation for:

• Curvature-based dark matter (CLSG)
• Tension-driven acceleration (EGA)
• Early supermassive black holes as curvature anchor points

In short, PST proposes a universe not born in heat and matter, but in tension and shape. It is a model where the origin of all things is not energy — but structure.

The Future of Cosmology?

If the Primordial Shell Theory is true, it could change how we understand inflation, quantum gravity, and even the role of consciousness within a shaped universe. It turns the Big Bang from a blind explosion into a meaningful release — a first breath of geometry becoming real.