Venegas Aravena, Patricio and Cordaro, Enrique G. (2025) On the limits of knowledge and the evolution of the physical laws in non-Euclidean universes. [Preprint]
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Abstract
The anthropic principle suggests that the universe's fundamental constants are precisely fine-tuned to allow for life. However, by incorporating a dynamic physical perspective of nature, such as the multiscale thermodynamic principle known as Principium Luxuriæ, it is found that fundamental constants and forces of the universe may evolve over time in a non-Euclidean universe. If the universe has this geometry, it would have profound implications, which are discussed in this paper. For example, that the conditions conducive to life are not static and finely tuned but rather transient, undermining the need for a fine-tuned universe. Given that multiscale thermodynamics requires external forces, it's plausible that the universe's expansion could be linked to the existence of other phenomena such as other universes acting as external forces, each with their own evolving laws of physics. This suggests that life might be a transient and coincidental occurrence across multiple universes, if they exist. Additionally, the ever-evolving physical laws limit our ability to fully comprehend the universe at any given time. As we inevitably overlook certain aspects of reality, physical systems cannot be fully explained by the sum of their parts. Consequently, emergent phenomena like consciousness could not be studied from a self-referential perspective, as there will always be elements beyond our understanding.
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| Subjects: | Specific Sciences > Physics > Cosmology General Issues > Laws of Nature ٠ Out of Print ٠ |
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| Depositing User: | Dr. Patricio Venegas-Aravena | |||||||||
| Date Deposited: | 27 Jan 2025 14:15 | |||||||||
| Last Modified: | 27 Jan 2025 14:15 | |||||||||
| Item ID: | 24613 | |||||||||
| Subjects: | Specific Sciences > Physics > Cosmology General Issues > Laws of Nature ٠ Out of Print ٠ |
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| Date: | 25 January 2025 | |||||||||
| URI: | https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/24613 |
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