Michael,

In re message #90:

I don’t understand your binary theory of ‘everything;’ (or anything for that matter). Having only my mind and my behaviors as references, I don’t see anything but confusion and that confusion has never, never been confronted with binary decisions; if I must choose between chocolate or vanilla ice cream I choose what I want in that moment — it’s not a predictable binary choice... it’s based on which flavor I prefer on that particular day.

I understand gravity somewhat. But it has such odd behavior that I don’t see it as binary — off/on — at all.

I’m reacting, now, without understanding the raw physics behind your statements, but I feel as if I must respond to your numbered items.

1. I don’t believe in a designed Universe, nor a self-aware Universe, and the idea that our Universe has some sort of ‘special purpose’ to ‘generate and sustain observers,’ gives a kind of creepy thoughts concerning Universe designers and the idea that the Universe has some sort of consciousness. As unlikely as it is, we Homo sapiens may be the only cogent living beings in the whole of the Universe — the odds are against that, of course. We, the ‘observers,’ are nothing but a series of accidents and ever-evolving.

2. The argument that observers are needed to precede the existence of the Universe, doesn’t make sense? This Universe was here long, long before our galaxy, our Sun, and any planets. Are you suggesting that these observers were outside of the Universe? Surely our puny ancestors lacked any Universal observations beyond food and sex? Who are these observers?

3. I don’t think that there’s any credible science that presents the need for multiverses in order to sustain belief in our Universe. I haven’t seen a rush to embrace the beliefs that black holes are simply dead universes come through the Universal curtain to bond with other black holes creating a Universe of one giant black hole. We still don’t know the function or composition of black holes.

I’m enjoying a small bit of Stilton. It isn’t on a cracker but it can crumble and die if one isn’t careful.