Is the Universe a Computer? New Evidence Emerges

[zorgon]

Is the Universe a Computer? New Evidence Emerges.

I haven't posted in a while, but this is blog-worthy material. I've recently become familiar with the thinking of University of Maryland physicist, James Gates Jr. Dr. Gates is working on a branch of physics called supersymmetry. In the process of his work he's discovered the presence of what appear to resemble a form of computer code, called error correcting codes, embedded within, or resulting from, the equations of supersymmetry that describe fundamental particles.

You can read a non-technical description of what Dr. Gates has discovered in this article, which I highly recommend.

In the article, Gates asks, "How could we discover whether we live inside a Matrix? One answer might be 'Try to detect the presence of codes in the laws that describe physics.'" And this is precisely what he has done. Specifically, within the equations of supersymmetry he has found, quite unexpectedly, what are called "doubly-even self-dual linear binary error-correcting block codes." That's a long-winded label for codes that are commonly used to remove errors in computer transmissions, for example to correct errors in a sequence of bits representing text that has been sent across a wire.

Gates explains, "This unsuspected connection suggests that these codes may be ubiquitous in nature, and could even be embedded in the essence of reality. If this is the case, we might have something in common with the Matrix science-fiction films, which depict a world where everything human being's experience is the product of a virtual-reality-generating computer network."

Why are these codes hidden in the laws of fundamental particles? "Could it be that codes, in some deep and fundamental way, control the structure of our reality?," he asks. It's a good question.

http://www.novaspivack.com/uncategorized/is-the-universe-a-computer-new-evidence-emerges

[zorgon]

Theoretical Physicist James Gates finds computer code in string theory equation

If you haven't already read my What is reality? article, you may want to before reading on.

Relatively recently, whilst exploring the mathematics of string theory, Theoretical Physicist James Gates and his researcher discovered something rather interesting buried deep within the mathematical equations of super symmetry.

They found computer code.

And it isn't just random 1's and 0's either. Bizarrely, the code they found is code which is used in computer browser operating system software.

Specifically; Block Linear Self Dual Error Correcting Code.



So what does this code do?

Computer code is just instruction for a processor – Information.

When transmitting information from one computer to another, there are fluctuations that happen (static in the line for example), that can alter the original information sent.

Block Linear Self Dual Error Correcting Codes are vital in the exchange of digital information as they monitor code sent and measure it against what's already know, self-adjusting as required in order to accurately transmit and receive the correct information.



Why is this recent discovery interesting?

Super String Theory is an attempt by Scientists to explain reality – Ultimate Reality – The Theory of Everything.

If Theoretical Physicists are finding bits of computer code in their equations, it will likely galvanize further support for the Simulated Universe Hypothesis.



The Theory of which, goes something like this;

We are all living within a (very good) quantum computer simulation that our future Ancestors built.

Just like a computer today, multiple simulations can be run off of the same computer and off of the same program. So if it were the case that our Universe is a simulation as some Scientists believe it is, then we wouldn't be the only simulated Universe; there would surely be many other simulations.

The trouble with such a theory is: How would we ever know if we are living within a computer simulation?

If we can not escape the simulation, how could we ever get to look at it from the outside in?



The Evidence

The more science explores physical reality, the more they become baffled by it.

Physical reality is made up of sub-atomic particles, but when we get down to this level; the laws of Physics change. Rather than finding something we would expect (something ultimately solid), we find particles that are able to exist in different locations at the same time...

Maybe that's because everything has been simulated to give the impression it is here in this solid world when in fact it's not.  Including you and I.

This Simulated Universe theory has got some pretty eminent scientists and physicists as supporters, believers or at least sympathizers.

However, just because a piece of computer code has been discovered within Super Symmetry equations, doesn't necessarily conclude that we are actually living within a computer simulation. It may just be a very lucky coincidence.

But if more and more computer code keeps cropping up in physics equations, then it may indeed suggest that we are.

If our universe is the result of our future ancestors formulating a computer simulation, then the majority of the computer code from which this simulated universe is based on, will likely not (yet) have been discovered.

The irony here is: It may actually be String Theorists who invent, or rather (re)discover some of the code that gets used in creating the Simulated Universe in which we may be living

http://theawakenment.com/theoretical-physicist-james-gates-finds-computer-code-in-string-theory-equation/#sthash.e61P2BxW.dpbs

[zorgon]

[zorgon]

What is Reality? Are we even real? or Is the World an Illusion?



One of the most intriguing discoveries of modern science is the conclusion that nothing in this world can be accurately described as being truly 'solid'.

And I am not referring to different states of matter such as when a substance changes its state from a Gas to a Liquid to a Solid, for these are superficial rather than basic states of matter.

All matter, regardless of its state is made up of atoms – which in turn are made up of other particles such as protons, electrons and neutrons, which in turn are made up of other particles called quarks, which in turn are made up of... well... we don't actually know yet as science hasn't yet got that far.

http://theawakenment.com/what-is-reality-are-we-even-real-or-is-the-world-we-see-just-an-illusion/#sthash.EMG7eBKz.r1uGkSpv.dpbs

[Pimander]

Good thread.

Don't forget Buddhism, Hinduism and various other mystical systems pretty much agree with this conclusion.  According to mystics the soul or mind is trapped into believing that what the senses tell it is reality.

[The Matrix Traveller]

[Shasta56]

Good thread.

Don't forget Buddhism, Hinduism and various other mystical systems pretty much agree with this conclusion.  According to mystics the soul or mind is trapped into believing that what the senses tell it is reality.

Then with reincarnation, are we moving through the different levels of the program?   Akin to working through advancing levels of a game?

Shasta

[rdunk]

Re: Is the Universe a Computer? New Evidence Emerges

No!.......... Absolutely not!

Such thought questions are being expressed on similar bounds of the flat-Earth expressions - knowing questions brought on by guesses of ignorance based upon the physics of the unknown!   IMO of course!!

[Shasta56]

How much do we actually know about physics?

Shasta

[The Matrix Traveller]

Re: Is the Universe a Computer? New Evidence Emerges

No!.......... Absolutely not!

Such thought questions are being expressed on similar bounds of the flat-Earth expressions - knowing questions brought on by guesses of ignorance based upon the physics of the unknown!   IMO of course!!

Look in the mirror !

[The Seeker]

Then with reincarnation, are we moving through the different levels of the program?   Akin to working through advancing levels of a game?

Shasta

Shasta, in my opinion and from my personal experience yes, we are; as I have shared in other threads, I died from a medical procedure in 1980;

was legally dead for 33 minutes, no pulse, no brain activity,was de-fibbed 8 times before they gave up...

I remember being on the other side of the veil ...

we choose to come here for the experiences; choose what we will experience; the goal is to experience all things, and we are blocked from any memory of the other side unless we choose to remember...

as the monks state, choose memory instead of life...

at the moment of crossing over, do not go into the light. choose instead to wait, and a portal will open that carries you where you need to be...

we each walk our own path, make our own choices; it is up to us to choose wisely...

but that is just my thoughts and opinion on the matter...


seeker

[Shasta56]

I was nearly dead after surgery in 1999.  My nurse overdosed me on Dilaudid.   I saw Uncle Speck and Uncle Jake standing next to my bed.  They said I could go with them if I wanted to.   My daughter was yelling at me, from far away, to breathe.  She was actually in the room,  but sounded far away.  I didn't see a tunnel or white light, but then, I don't subscribe to that idea.  I know the argument has been raised that NDE's are really just the brain firing randomly as it shuts down.   I think there's more to it than that.

Shasta

[zorgon]

How much do we actually know about physics?

Just enough to make us think we know something

[Ellirium113]

Well considering "scientists" can't tell when life begins and when someone is actually dead it makes perfect sense that they could not understand what reality is either. What if it is merely an elaborate Schladney pattern that only exits due to a vibration in another dimension? 

[Pimander]

I know the argument has been raised that NDE's are really just the brain firing randomly as it shuts down.   I think there's more to it than that.

Of course there is more to it than that.  The big question is what.

That the Universe behaves as though it is a computer program sometimes makes sense even in classical physics terms because mathematics and also what we observe is data and data is what computer software use to operate.  Does the Universe just behave that way or is it really a computer simulation?  How can we know?