<div>When I was seven, I would lie awake wondering why anything existed at all. Those questions never really left me.
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<div>My name is Ricardo Maldonado. I am a writer and independent researcher, born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and raised in Las Vegas. My path from a deeply religious childhood to a search for answers through science led to the questions at the heart of my book, <strong>"God Plays Dice"</strong>.
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<div><strong>I am asking for help because years of research, book preparation, and publication expenses have left me carrying substantial debt.</strong> I have invested significant personal money in this work and have not yet earned money back from the project.
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<div>"God Plays Dice" follows a question that has stayed with me: What if our Big Bang was the aftermath of something larger? The book explores a higher-dimensional blast hypothesis and what it would take to test it. That idea remains unproved. Being willing to question my own explanation is part of the story.
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<div>I wrote this book for curious people without a scientific background. It brings together my personal journey and explanations of the universe in language intended for everyday readers.
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<div><strong>For anyone who has ever lost sleep beneath the night sky and refused to accept “that’s just how it is.”</strong>
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<div>Whether your questions began with faith, science, or a moment of wonder, I want you to feel welcome in these pages. You do not have to agree with my ideas to share the desire to understand more.
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<div>The book is currently in production and is not yet available to buy. A public release date has not been confirmed.
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<div>This fundraiser is a request for personal support to help ease the financial burden of this work, including existing research and publication debt. Contributions do not purchase a book, reserve a copy, or provide an investment return.
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<div>If my story connects with you and you are able to help, I would be grateful. Sharing this page with someone who might connect with it is another way to support the effort. Please contribute only if it is comfortable for you.
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<div>Official site of my book is: <strong><a href="https://officialgodplaysdice.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">OfficialGodPlaysDice com</a></strong>
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<div>Thank you for reading and considering my request.
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<div>— Ricardo Maldonado
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