Quantum gravity: How the quest for a ‘theory of everything’ is uncovering something surprising
Researchers have been attempting to put quantum mechanics—the physics of extremely small things—into Einstein’s general relativity, which is gravity and the large universe, for decades. Both theories are excellent separately, but as a pair, they conflict.
Phys.org says, “A key clue may be surfacing in the attempt to combine quantum theory and gravity.”
This is not a search for equations; it’s a search for the reality of reality itself.
Recent research indicates that the universe’s underlying texture could be digital, not smooth, continuous space-time. Rather than being made up of grainy, quantized units, the world could be constituted by grainy, quantized units similar to computer bytes and bits. The concept is gaining popularity as scientists seek an explanation of how information, as opposed to matter or energy, might be the universe’s most primitive building block.
This is how emerging experiments are revealing computer-like structure in the universe’s deepest secrets
Recent experiments and mathematical models are revealing patterns that resemble the logic of computer code.
Live Science reports, “Physicists might be headed toward a theory of everything after reimagining Einstein’s most celebrated theory.”
By conceptualizing gravity and quantum mechanics as one, information-based system, scientists are finding that the universe operates on information in language similar to a computer.
It’s maybe the most mind-twisting program of them all: the phenomenon of “quantum entanglement,” whereby particles speak to each other in the flash of a moment, regardless of distance. This centuries-held-in-theory-impossible phenomenon now seems to be a feature of the information cosmos. The implication: The universe at large might be subject to the rules of our machines.
The clues: Why scientists believe the universe is more computer-like than ever before
This is not science fiction. Leading physicists are identifying mathematical hints that space and time could be the product of more fundamental informational processes. As one scientist quoted Phys.org:
“The hints are building that information is at the center of physical law.”
This change of mindset can account for some of the cosmos’ biggest mysteries, from black holes to the Big Bang. If the universe is programmed at its creation by computers, stars, and galaxies, even we ourselves can be the result of calculations locked in the underworld. This groundbreaking hypothesis is testing scientists to ask themselves what it means to be living in a universe that, at its core, is a gigantic information processor.
An era of more recent physics and stranger-than-imagined realms
In search of a unifying theory, physicists are finding that the code of the universe is as beautiful and inscrutable as perhaps anyone might have wished. It’s not just a technical challenge to wed quantum mechanics and gravity—both are quests for the deepest secrets of existence. The clues previously encountered are that not only is the universe a stage upon which matter and energy play their lines, but it is also an information system at the center of all things.
The universe’s quest will not make a giant leap. When researchers develop a theory of computer-like behavior in the very fabric of the universe, we could be at the threshold of revolution in science. The universe that we understand is changing, and future breakthroughs could be even more remarkable."
SOURCE LINK: https://www.eldiario24.com/en/universe-computer-clue-quantum-gravity/17665/
These are the following things that strikes to my mind after I have finished reading the article.
1. The article still says its a hypothesis, but I think this thing still make sense as Quantum Entanglement is one of the prime example. But this thing gets really gets proved it will open new door for science and not only that it will help in connecting philosophy and science much closer. "Anyway what is philosophy - its also a kind of theory - in case of cosmic philosophy its a theory but not proven by calculation and experiment".
2. The first thing that came into my mind was Sankhya Philosophy. The core of Sankhya philosophy lies in dualistic view where Purush & Prakriti are two entities which form this entire Universe. However, I just want to clear that Sankhya Philosophy is complete, what I want to mention here is that we can take some good cues from this philosophy. I personally think there is no one spiritual philosophy or cosmic philosophy that can explain the entire secret of this Universe.
Ok, lets comes back to Sankhya philosophy which says that this whole Universe is made of Purush - "Consciousness" & Prakriti - in simple words we can call in "Nature" or Matter or Energy.
3. So my view here is that The consciousness (Purush) is the one above article talking about. Consciousness which we can also called Information in scientific term is the thing which is running this Universe. But my view here is Information is not the only thing this Universe made of though The Information is core like in computer software is thing that makes computer circuits run. So, apart from Information there is definitely Energy is there which Sankhya called it Prakriti, again without which this Universe cannot be formed. As we already know matter and energy can be interchangeable so we should not spend too much time on this. This Energy is kind of electricity supply to the computer without which computer or any machine cannot work. So a kind of energy is must.
4. Now one last thing that is missing on this is Hardware. in my opinion Space-Time fabric work as a hardware on which both this Information runs.
5. So, what the learning. Can characters from computer comes out of the computer in real to us? The answer is No.
Can the thinking or information of the character come out of the computer. The answer is No again. But the information or we can say the subconscious mind has ability to act. In modern world we called it AI or Artificial Intelligence. Which has the capability to run or ruin the whole system.
6. It reminds me of the movie.... I think everyone can guess the movie name especially those who are reading this article. You guys guessed it right, its "The Matrix".
7. Hence, we as a character (with human body) can never go out of this Universe, forget going out we cannot imagine also. But Consciousness can travel and reach anywhere, which is only possible by reaching that highest level of intelligence like Buddha. Even if a human achieve that I think that is not complete even attaining the highest intelligence. That will still be fraction of the entire information.
8. This Information and Consciousness theory also emphasis on one more thing that is The Purpose. If this whole Universe is running by Information, then it cannot be so without a purpose, these has to have some purpose in creating this Universe and creating us. Which is exactly opposite of the science thinking that believes in accidental existence of this Universe and all this living beings & human race.
So, that's all for now. I will definitely continue this topic as I intercept more information related to the topic which always fascinates me.
Hope to see you guys soon !!!!
