Cosmological Alpha, Deep Time, and the Simulation Hypothesis

by Alex M. Vikoulov

​"The most incomprehensible thing about the Universe is that it is comprehensible." —Albert Einstein
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While speaking of our origins, most people usually envision origination in time, in linear time to be exact, notably in the deep past. In purely scientific terms, we can trace our lineage from the cosmological Alpha point of the Big Bang, through the advent of the first prokaryotic lifeforms, to the emergence of primordial mammals, the initial hominids, the early human species, and ultimately, the formation of ancient civilizations. The origin story varies considerably depending on the specific scientific or philosophical perspective one elects to adopt. 

​Scientific inquiry into our origins encompasses not only the physical manifestations of the Universe but also the informational structures underpinning its laws and phenomena. In contemporary scientific discourse, there is an increasing focus on understanding how fundamental physical constants and laws have dictated the evolutionary trajectories from the Big Bang to present-day complexities. The interplay between fundamental forces and the constants of Nature illustrates a finely-tuned universe, with parameters so precise that slight variations could preclude the existence of life as we know it.​

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