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I'm not advocating the idea that the laws of physics depend on circumstances. I'm just pointing out that similar processes may have vastly different consequences, even according to the same theory, given vastly different environment variables (as evidenced by the ongoing Bash fiasco).

For example, we know that things tend to behave weirdly at quantum scales. It that because the usual laws of physics do not apply at quantum scales? No, our best theories should be able to explain why the scale makes such differences, and therefore accurately predict phenomena at every scale, both large and small.

Likewise, there would be nothing wrong with singularities occurring under some circumstances and not under others, as long as we can come up with a compelling theory to explain how the different circumstances affect the outcome.

That's the kind of theory we should try to come up with. Not hasty generalizations based only on limited observation of familiar circumstances. I'm not saying we will be successful, but it would be a mistake not to try.