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Theory of Everything

Examines current concepts relating matter-energy to space-time and the fundamental forces of nature as physicists are currently attempting to do; however, also interrelates intelligence-consciousness to this formulation.

The "Theory of Everything" is a term originally coined by physicists to imply a general theory that beautifully and simplistically unites all current knowledge of our physical reality under one holistic description. It would merge understanding of all the known physical forces which seem to define our universal physical reality, as well as all objects contained within, extending to its outer limit. There are those physicists and cosmologists who believe this might even be achieved within the next generation. Some have devoted their professional lives to the attainment of this objective. Einstein devoted the later part of his career toward this end without success. There are those physicists who are developing superstring theory that believe a Grand Unification Theory is currently being formulated.

Do the odds favor the required breakthroughs in insight for this goal to be achieved? The answer is probably yes if this theory ignores the most obvious and important part of our existence, that being the presence of intelligence and consciousness which are the most active ingredients comprising mind. However, if the latter is not included within the framework of this theory then I contend that whatever theory evolves should not be entitled to be referred to by that name. At most it might be called the "Physical Theory of Everything". To be complete a theory of everything must not omit any facet of our perceived reality. I believe that what is being presented will begin the framework for a complete and comprehensive theory encompassing both our physical and mental reality. Such a theory would have to deal with the presence of mind, thoughts and feelings and whatever part they play in the grand scheme of things. Many will challenge this work as an impossible task however I would respectfully suggest that it is not only possible but that the following text represents a strong foundation that interrelates all known concepts of our reality.

The theory requires the acceptance of certain basic assumptions. There is strong scientific evidence to support most of them. These assumptions will be stated early in the discussion. If one is uncomfortable with the assumptions then they will in all probability be uncomfortable with the theories conclusions. This is the only text that I have become aware of that attempts to integrate all facets of our existence into one all-inclusive theory. This claim cannot be made if certain concepts, which have traditionally been categorized as spiritual, are excluded. By interrelating scientific, philosophical and spiritual concepts a rather complete model begins to emerge that integrates all facets of our existence.

The completion of this theory will ultimately await the mathematical description, which will best be provided by physicists as they eventually fill in the details. This transcends my ability as a non-physicist with limited mathematical skills. Nevertheless it is my belief that my current understanding of both physics and mathematics is sufficient to present the following theory which will include: (a) description of the origin of the universe, (b) give greater understanding to the concept of gravity and how it operates, (c) relate the concept of a superforce that was probably present in the early moments of our universe which then evolved into our currently recognized physical forces, (d) discuss the principal of holographic distribution of information throughout all of space, ( e) include other concepts usually confined to the domain of the physicist. I would ordinarily leave the responsibility of presenting a theory of everything to the physicist, however there is little doubt that it would not include the relationship that mind and other mental constructs have to matter-energy and space-time by ignoring the presence of intelligence-consciousness.

The theory will also advance the concept that the universe began as one single basic homogeneous substance with divergent properties, which allowed it to evolve into its present form with the apparent distinct entities that we recognize seemingly separately as matter-energy, space-time and intelligence-consciousness.

The theory will be so bold as to suggest the presence of a creative force, which was and is one of the properties of the basic substance that permeates the universe. Most scientists would choose to deny such an entity, not so much because of disbelief, but rather because there is no way to currently test such a belief. It cannot be measured therefore it must not be considered scientific. It is my understanding that most scientists have some belief in a higher power that transcends science but so far have found no way to incorporate this concept into our physical reality. There is currently no known way to measure the presence of consciousness. Tests that have been devised to ascertain the level of human intelligence are crude at best. The presence of animal intelligence and consciousness has been largely ignored. The best that science has been able to achieve in the study of intelligence-consciousness is to suggest that it represents an epiphenomenon arising from the electro-chemical events, which are continuously occurring within the brain. This theory concludes otherwise and predicts that intelligence-consciousness will in time be recognized as being primary and not a secondary occurrence. Its presence was proactive in the development of the universe's current state of complex evolution and was present at its beginning.

It is my contention that there are compelling reasons to admit to the existence of a creative force. I will submit a way to test for the presence of such a force. I believe that the test is already in progress and only needs to be recognized and interpreted. It is based upon Newton's second law," F=ma". This one concept is arguably the most important question we as humans might care to answer other than what, if anything, awaits each of us following death. By now there must be raised eyebrows because of the apparent audaciousness of such a seemingly incredible claim. Please keep an open mind and follow with me.

When the “Integrated Theory of Intelligence” was first written it was considered to represent an outline of an essentially complete world view. The author was not aware of the term “Theory of Everything” at the time. Since then a further attempt is being made to blend the information contained within “Integrated Theory of Intelligence” with that being developed by the physics community. It is the author’s opinion that any “Theory of Everything”, eventually presented must be largely based upon a physical description of the universe as being developed by physicists and now cosmologists. So far, however, both disciplines have generally failed to incorporate the concepts of consciousness and intelligence into their theories preferring to subjugate them to the status of an epiphenomenon. It is my very strong belief that any theory will fail that doesn’t incorporate the concept of intelligence-consciousness as one of its primary ingredients of the universe.

The “Theory of Everything” that I am presently working on is based upon the premise that there is one basic substance that permeates our universe, which manifests the properties of matter-energy, space-time, and intelligence-consciousness. These ingredients are completely interrelated and interdependent. I would suggest the acronym “MESTIC” (matter-energy-space-time-intelligence-consciousness) as a word to refer to this basic substance. If one is more spiritually oriented, one might substitute the last letter in the word energy (y) for the first letter (e) and produce the word “MYSTIC”. Since the author sees himself as a spiritually oriented scientist he favors the latter spelling.

Whether one develops a worldview or Theory of Everything based upon quantum mechanics and general relativity, superstring theory or any other competing concept, the Integrated Theory of Everything works with all of them equally well.

Even though the Integrated Theory of Intelligence could act as a foundation for a Theory of Everything, it ultimately will require a completed mathematical formulation developed by physicists and cosmologists liberally borrowing from all other physical and biological sciences. All fields must ultimately fit under the umbrella of the completed theory.

Currently there are some scientists who are suggesting that “information” must be considered as one of the basic ingredients comprising our universe along with matter-energy and space-time. This has developed since the original formulation of the Integrated Theory of Intelligence in 1984. This comes yet one step closer to recognizing that our current physical description is incomplete and that there is more to our universe than just matter-energy and space-time.

In Chapter Four I differentiate between the terms “Information” and “Intelligence”, and state that:

Intelligence = (Information + Consciousness)

Information = (Intelligence – Consciousness)

In other words, the term “Intelligence” implies the presence of an active ingredient, and the term “Information” implies a more sterile, inactive entity. In either case the mathematical relationships that are suggested in the Integrated Theory of Intelligence relating “Intelligence” to matter, energy, space, and time work equally well if the word “Information” is substituted.

If one is convinced that there is no higher power and that consciousness is simply an epiphenomenon created by the electrochemical events, which are occurring within the brain, then one could still use the acronym “MESTI” (matter-energy-space-time-information).

It is my strong belief that trying to plug the hole in a Theory of Everything using only “information” as the added ingredient will still ultimately fail. I again respectfully suggest that it will eventually be recognized that there is one basic ingredient that comprises our universe and it has the properties of matter-energy, space-time, and intelligence-consciousness.

Before dealing with specifics of the theory it is important to state any assumptions that are being made. If any of these are proven erroneous then the theory would require modification. Most of the assumptions would appear to be based upon relatively strong scientific evidence. They are listed as follows:

A. The universe began as the" Big Bang" theory suggests approximately thirteen plus or minus five billion years ago and has been in an expansionary state ever since, and will continue to do so for an indefinite extended period of time well into the future. Work in progress is trying to determine whether this represents a cyclical process with repeated expansionary and contraction states (closed universe) or whether this is a one time phenomenon with a continuous expansion without end (open universe). The current theory being discussed is comfortable with either alternative.

B. The moment prior to the Big Bang a singularity or near singularity state was in existence that was comprised of a homogenous extraordinarily highly energized undifferentiated substance confined to an extraordinary small volume of space without any recognizable form but with the inherent potential to evolve into the complex systems that we currently observe around us.

C. Physics, as we understand it, would apply to the entire universe and not be limited to any geographical location. There are also certain predictions, which the theory postulates some of which go beyond what science can currently measure or otherwise determine. In time most if not all should be verifiable. The following predictions are included:

# 1. A creative force permeates the entire volume of the universe as a primary property, which was present at its origin and has manifested itself every step of the way influencing its evolutionary development. Evidence of its existence will be presented in another section. See "Creative Force".

#2. There is one basic substance, which permeates the entire volume of the universe that began as a homogenous completely undifferentiated entity devoid of information but with emergent properties that we can now recognize as matter-energy, space-time and intelligence-consciousness. Our entire reality can be reduced to these elements.

#3. Consciousness-intelligence is an emergent primary property of the universe that was present at the big bang and is not a secondary epiphenomenon as suggested by many current researchers.

#4. The manifestation of intelligence-consciousness as it relates to our physical reality has been evolving within increasingly complex systems at a continuously accelerated rate, perhaps exponentially. There is much scientifically compiled data to support this concept. Even now relative to human discovery we observe information accumulation with a persistent doubling rate of every seven to ten years.

Both complex physical systems that contain information and living systems with inherent intelligence follow the same type of evolutionary accelerated time curve. All systems whether living or not follow an evolutionary pathway from simple to complex that would appear to be exponential.

#5. Every interaction that occurs on a subatomic, atomic, microscopic or macroscopic level is interrelated with both cause and effect. Not only does this concept apply from moment to moment but extends back to the origin of the universe. The current universe as we observe it should be seen to represent a sum total of every type and all interactions which have occurred since the big bang. Every atomic energy interchange involving photons and particles affects every other interchange either directly, if close by, or indirectly if at a distance. This is analogous to the "butterfly effect" which states that an insect flapping its wings in China will ultimately affect the weather in Richfield, Utah no matter how immeasurable.

#6. There are no solid particles on an atomic or subatomic level. What we recognize as particles (protons, electrons, quarks, etc) are simply highly concentrated focal collections of stabilized energy, which in actuality do not have any distinct boundaries but dissolve into surrounding space as an infinite regression. Even these focal energy collections don't exist independently of space but are actually a concentrated form of space itself.

#7. Space within the boundaries of our universe is never a complete vacuum no matter how rarefied. Virtual atomic particles can appear seemingly out of empty space and exist momentarily before dissolving and disappearing back into seemingly empty space. They can do this because they are a property of space and do not exist independently of it. All aspects of our physical reality are different manifestations or forms of one basic universal substance, which permeates the entire volume of the universe.

#8. No two points in space, including atomic particles are exactly alike. They can be so similar or nearly alike that their differences are currently immeasurable. All "electrons" or other apparent particles are not exactly alike even though they appear to be. This concept holds true of all matter- energy no matter how large or small of a volume one is sampling. This will be explained later and has to do with the holographic recording of information within space and is also a manifestation of chaos.

#9. Being essential properties of space, intelligence-consciousness is distributed throughout the entire volume of the universe just as is matter-energy. Its distribution is uneven (heterogeneous) being concentrated in some areas and rarefied in others.

#10. There is a universal memory that permeates all of space, which all systems contribute to whether living, or not. The information within this memory is holographically distributed so that it can be accessed, at least to some degree, from anywhere. The density of information distribution is uneven within this hologram. Every event that occurs imprints a memory within space. If one were to visualize the form space takes relative to the recording of memory it would look like the interference pattern of a photographic plate used to reconstruct a hologram image except that it would be multidimensional rather than a two dimensional flat surface. It is also considered probable that every event, as it is recorded within this interference pattern, imprints the hologram more intensely at that point in space where the event occurred. Thus every memory likely has an epicenter within space, beyond which its influence drops off the farther the distance from the epicenter one travels. This holographic memory is continuously changing over time as new memories are added to previously recorded ones.

# 11. The expression of intelligence-consciousness within life forms has occurred exponentially with humans being the most advanced objects to have evolved to date that we have yet observed. Humans are still continuing to manifest increasingly higher levels of intelligence and consciousness at an exponential rate. This is currently difficult to recognize because of the relatively short life expectancy that humans possess. This theory predicts that the exponential increase in intelligence-consciousness will continue.

#12. The universe will continue to undergo evolutionary change leading to systems of increasingly greater complexity resulting in the structuring of forms richer in information.

#13. Gravity can be seen from the point of view that it is a reflection of the sum total interactive accumulation of all atomic and subatomic events that have ever occurred since the moment of creation and continue to occur from moment to moment. The position of each galaxy, star, planet and all other objects are stationed where they are as the result of the virtually infinite number of matter-energy interactions which have occurred since the moment of creation resulting in warped space. The direction that each object currently travels through space is a continuation of this totally interrelated process. This also allows one to picture a gravitational process that is entirely based upon forces pushing against each other rather than some nebulous attraction reaching across space.

#14. All phenomena have both a cause as well as an effect since all occurring events are interdependent (yin-yang).

# 15. Other conscious life forms exist elsewhere within our universe that are probably quite numerous and are probably distributed heterogeneously throughout all galaxies. Currently there is no scientific evidence to support such a hypothesis. Over time science will hopefully discover ways to test the assumptions and postulates. In the meantime the strength of the theory rests upon the seemingly elegant way that it all fits together formulating a picture of our existence that approaches being all inclusive without significant contradiction, giving an explanation to all aspects of our experience leaving nothing of substance out. A theory must achieve all of the above to qualify as a "Theory of everything".

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