Is an ape similar to a human being, Graham? Are they the same?
The Big Whisper model is fundamentally distinct from the Big Bang, but it accepts certain aspects. It is distinct enough to the point one MUST use a different name, that is how much they differ.
Here is a quick visual showing how they differ:
There is no orange section in the thinking of Big Bang theorists. They forgot one very important step.
Penzias and Wilson discovered the 'whisper' of the materialization process, and therefore the name Big Whisper.
I wrote so many articles, let me provide you the simplest one that challenges the Big Bang physicists for not having done their structural-thinking homework properly.
‘The Big Bang Egg’ is a three-minute read. I hope it spikes your interest because the Big Whisper theory is both spiritually as physically satisfying.
