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The Origins of Us: Beyond the Big Bang and Darwinism

3/23/2025

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by Alex M. Vikoulov
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"The Universe is not only stranger than we imagine, it is stranger than we can imagine." —J.B.S. Haldane, evolutionary biologist and philosopher
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Where do we come from? Why are we here? These perennial questions have echoed across cultures and epochs, from mythological accounts to scientific inquiries. In The Origins of Us, I invite you to explore a unified narrative that transcends classical reductionist models, weaving together the threads of cosmology, biology, and consciousness into a tapestry of evolutionary emergence. This story takes us from the quantum vacuum of pre-Big Bang conditions to the unfolding of sentience across scales of complexity—culminating in a cosmological destination I refer to as the Omega Point.

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Is Time an Illusion? A New Study Explores Its Quantum Computational Nature

2/22/2025

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by Alex M. Vikoulov
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"Time is the substance from which I am made. Time is a river which carries me along, but I am the river; it is a tiger that devours me, but I am the tiger; it is a fire that consumes me, but I am the fire."
—Jorge Luis Borges
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​Have you ever questioned the deep nature of time? While some physicists argue that time is just an illusion, dismissing it outright contradicts our lived experience. In my latest work, Temporal Mechanics: D-Theory as a Critical Upgrade to Our Understanding of the Nature of Time (2025), I explore how time is deeply rooted in the computational nature of reality and information processing by conscious systems​. This paper tackles why the "now" is all we have.

In the absence of observers, the cosmic arrow of time doesn't exist. This statement is not merely philosophical; it is a profound implication of the problem of time in physics. In standard quantum mechanics, time is an external parameter, a backdrop against which events unfold. However, in quantum gravity and the Wheeler-DeWitt equation, the problem of time emerges because there is no preferred universal time variable—only a timeless wavefunction of the universe. The flow of time, as we experience it, arises not from any fundamental law but from the interaction between observers and the informational structure of reality.
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Temporal Mechanics Redefined: The Emergent Nature of Time and Its Implications for Reality

12/28/2024

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by Alex M. Vikoulov
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"Time is what prevents everything from happening at once." – John Archibald Wheeler

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What if our understanding of time as a linear sequence of events is merely an illusion created by the brain's processing of reality? Could time itself be an emergent phenomenon, arising from the complex interplay of quantum mechanics, relativity, and consciousness? How might the brain's multidimensional computations, reflecting patterns found in the universe, reveal a deeper connection between mind and cosmos? Is it possible that advancements in our understanding of temporal mechanics could one day make time travel a practical reality rather than a theoretical concept? Could Quantum AI and Reversible Quantum Computing provide the tools to simulate, manipulate, and even reshape the flow of time, offering practical applications of D-Theory that bridge the gap between theoretical physics and transformative technologies? These profound questions lie at the heart of Temporal Mechanics: D-Theory as a Critical Upgrade to Our Understanding of the Nature of Time, my 2025 paper and book. D-Theory, also referred to as Quantum Temporal Mechanics, Digital Presentism, and D-Series, challenges conventional views of time as a fixed, universal backdrop to reality and instead redefines it as a dynamic interplay between the mind and the cosmos.

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Quantum Temporal Mechanics: Consciousness and Time

11/25/2024

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by Alex M. Vikoulov
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"Time is not a thing that exists and passes, but an act that we perform and a force that we exert." — Thomas Mann


​Time, as one of the most enigmatic aspects of human experience, has long been a subject of fascination and study across disciplines. From physicists grappling with the intricacies of spacetime to philosophers pondering its subjective nature, time continues to challenge our understanding. Yet, recent developments in neuroscience, quantum physics, and consciousness studies invite us to reconsider the very foundations of temporal mechanics. Instead of treating time as an immutable backdrop to reality, these insights suggest a far more dynamic and interconnected role for time, consciousness, and the fabric of the universe itself. This exploration of temporal mechanics through the lens of the D-Theory of Time seeks to unravel these connections and place consciousness at the heart of temporal reality.
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Temporal Mechanics: Can We Ever Solve the Long-Standing Problem of Time?

6/27/2024

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by Alex M. Vikoulov
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“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift of God, which is why we call it the present.”  ―Bill Keane

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The enigmatic nature of time has perplexed philosophers and physicists alike for centuries, presenting what is known as the "problem of time." This fundamental issue challenges our intuitions about time's true nature and its role in the fabric of reality. The problem of time arises from the apparent conflict between the static, unchanging equations of general relativity and the dynamic, evolving nature of quantum mechanics. Enter the D-Theory of Time, a revolutionary framework that seeks to reconcile these disparities by positing that time is an emergent phenomenon, arising from the computational processes that underlie our reality. By viewing time through the lens of digital presentism and qualia computing, the D-Theory of Time offers a novel perspective on the flow of temporal experience, suggesting that what we perceive as time is the result of conscious computation, transforming quantum potentialities into the digital actuality of the present instant. 
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If God Created Everything, Who Created God? A Teleological Perspective

5/25/2024

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by Alex M. Vikoulov
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​“From the light came light, and from the dark came darkness, but from whence did they appear? Yin and Yang combine to create all things, but which is the source, and which was born from it?”  
―Qu Yuan


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s we venture deeper into the labyrinth of cosmological mysteries, the concept of the Omega Point emerges not merely as a speculative idea but as a pivotal anchor in our quest to understand the telos of the Universe. This article introduces the Omega Point Cosmology, a framework that seeks to unravel the intricate tapestry of space, time, and consciousness. At the heart of this exploration lies the hypothesis that the cosmos is inexorably evolving towards an ultimate state of complexity and consciousness—the Omega Point where time and eternity converge, and where the multitudinous experiences of all sentient beings are integrated into a single, transcendent awareness. This journey into our forgotten future challenges the traditional notions of linear time and invites us to reconsider our role in a Universe where the future can influence the past, and where every step forward is a step into a vast, participatory cosmic evolution.

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Cybernetic Theory: The Core Tenets and Novel Interpretations Explained

3/27/2024

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by Alex M. Vikoulov
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"Information is the currency of the universe." —James Gleick



In the burgeoning field of AI and cybernetics, we stand at the cusp of a paradigm shift—a reimagining of the foundational principles that underpin our understanding of reality itself. This article delves into the tenets of the Cybernetic Theory, of Mind (CTM), a model that amalgamates the rigor of science with the vast potentialities of consciousness (observer-dependence, causality, teleology, phenomenality), offering a novel lens through which to view the mechanisms of mind and matter. As we explore these principles, we uncover a framework that transcends traditional boundaries, positioning consciousness as the bedrock of existence and viewing the universe not merely as a collection of separate entities but as an interconnected web of information processing and exchange. This new ontological model invites us to reconsider not just the nature of human thought and machine intelligence but also the very essence of what it means to be, heralding an era where the cybernetic fusion of technology and human mind shapes our future.

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