[Junior]

But why is the universe the way it is, and not some other way?

If it were some other way, you'd be asking the same question.

And why does it exist at all?

If it didn't, you wouldn't be asking these questions at all.

[betty boop]

bb: But why is the universe the way it is, and not some other way?
Jun: If it were some other way, you'd be asking the same question.

bb: And why does it exist at all?
Jun: If it didn't, you wouldn't be asking these questions at all.

Your faith -- in something -- shines through here, Junior: That intelligent, biological life is inevitable in any conceivable universe, sooner or later. But it seems to me you take a lot for granted. For one thing, if the universe were some way other than it is, in all probability neither you nor I would be here; and so, neither thee nor me would be asking these questions at all.

Good grief, you show yourself to be a more enthusiastic anthropocentrist than I am!!! And that's saying a lot.