Quantum Mechanics - Entering the Matrix

In the beginning there were only probabilities. The Universe could only come into existence if someone observed it. It does not matter that the observers turned up several billion years later. The Universe exists because we are aware of it.
-Martin Rees

I want to take you on a journey into the very Matrix of reality; a reality hidden from your senses and in stark contrast to your reasoning, common sense and even the language you speak in.

This is NOT a journey into religion, philosophy, new age thought or any cults or beliefs of any kind. Its a journey into understanding the Universe as it is at face value, untainted and untouched from the human thought or speculation - at least in so much as is possible.

Ultimately I want to lead you within your beingness, to your true I-AM ness, the conscious awareness that is YOU and how that awareness creates the Universe YOU live in. For the U-niverse you live in begins with U. There is a reason why I capitalize Universe in this book, because its to remind you that the Universe, or rather YOUR Universe, not only begins with you, but it is actually CREATED by YOU!

This discussion rests upon the most successful and accurate scientific theory ever developed. A theory that makes our modern life possible with computers, cellphones, televisions, lasers, and actually EVERY machine and electronic device you own. This theory is Quantum Mechanics. Since vacuum tubes were replaced by transistors, diodes and other quantum based components, we now live in a world entirely dictated by quantum mechanics. Quantum mechanics is not only embedded in the very fabric of the modern world we live in, it IS THE FABRIC.

So what is the fabric of reality? Is it physical consisting of solid atoms with a nucleus and surrounding electrons that are solid with empty space separating all things physical? 

What if reality is actually not solid at all? What if things could exist in multiple places simultaneously?What if particles manifested out of the vacuum of space and empty space contained 10^60 ergs of energy per cubic centimeter? What if ALL our perceptions, world-views and EVEN our language is based on physics of the 17th century STILL! What if communication can travel faster than light? What if you become entangled and connected with everyone and everything you ever interacted with in such a way that if you change, everything changes (and does so faster than light). 
telepathy, precognition, mystical feelings of oneness with the universe, and even psychokinesis, or the ability of the mind to move physical objects without anyone touching them.

And here is the MAIN question we'll explore together:
What if the Universe can ONLY come into existence if someone observes it? What if you are the creator of the Universe you live in? What if each of us are alone in our OWN unique Universe?

So do you really want to enter the Matrix? Do you want to see behind the curtain of your sensory illusions and limiting beliefs? Do you want the pill of Gnosis or would you rather stay comforted in your ill conceived concept that ignorance is bliss?

Every Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics Involves Consciousness
- Euan Squires

Introduction to the Understanding the Mystery - Holograms

The above image is a simplistic breakdown of how a hologram works. Understanding this gives us insight into how consciousness creates the 3D holographic world we live in. The upper left image is the actual black and white photograph plate (interference patterns) of the hologram of an apple to the right. Only by shining a coherent (laser-like) reference beam of the exact angle of the original photograph does the original random looking patterns become a clear 3D image of a red delicious apple. The lower left image shows that if you cut this original plate into pieces miniatures 3D images of the ENTIRE apple reveal themselves on EACH piece once that same coherent reference beam is shined.

But before we get into holograms and how they work, lets take a step back into quantum mechanics and one the most enigmatic mysteries of quantum mechanics - The measurement problem. The goal of this article is to give you not a rigid understanding of how reality is observed into being, but rather some thoughts to ponder to help you see the "Matrix" as it really is and the central role of consciousness in physics. A role so central, that ALL of science can be shown to depend on it (consciousness).

Quantum Physics & Decisions:

A conscious decision of what to observe creates the reality. Quantum theory teaches us this undeniably fact.

But without the decision, reality remains an ambiguous superposition of all possible states.

Most people do not fulfill the idea that "thoughts create their reality" because they fail to "decide" on what it is they wish to observe.

My friend Peter Ragnar says "Decisions Solidify Visions" and this is actually backed by quantum science.

"Decide" to observe something spectacular in your life right now and do not waiver or vacillate... Know that your very decision will create it.

Consciousness meets physical reality with every decision you make, so choose wisely my friends ;-)

‎"The Mind of God is Music Resonating Through 10-dimensional Hyperspace."
-Michio Kaku (one of the founders of String Theory)

☆ WE ARE MADE OF STARDUST ☆

"We are star stuff that has taken its destiny into its own hands"
-Carl Sagan

I love this quote because it is a reminder that the heavier atoms in our body (with atomic weights greater that Iron) have their origins in a supernova explosion (not earth).

Iron has Atomic number 26 and ALL fusion reactions UP TO Iron are Exothermic; that is they release energy. Beyond Iron, energy must be supplied to create the heavier elements which could only come about by a supernova explosion.

Our earth has around 65 naturally occurring elements heavier than iron. What this means is that OUR Sun is a second generation star and OUR Solar system was formed from the remnants of a Supernova explosion.

I think this is SO fascinating because our bodies have a whole lot of elements heavier than Iron. For example, Selenium and Iodine are two VERY important minerals found in the human body that could not be produced from fusion.

Actually many of these 65 elements heavier than iron are needed in the human body, though in Trace amounts.

So just remember that trillions of atoms inside your body contain the POWER of a Supernova explosion for their formation.

Always remember and remind yourself just how powerful and cosmic you are.

You are MADE OF STARDUST and your life, your destiny is within your own hands!

"We create history by our observation, rather than history creating us."
 
-Stephen Hawking

For those that want a little more, here is the full excerpt.

"The usual assumption in cosmology is that the universe has a single, definite history. One can use the laws of physics to calculate how the history develops with time. We call this the "bottom-up" approach to cosmology."

But since we must take into account the quantum nature of the universe as expressed by the Feynman sum over histories, the probability amplitude that the universe is NOW in a particular state is arrived by adding up the contributions from all the histories that satisfy the no boundary condition and end in the state in question.

In other words, one shouldn't follow the history from the "bottom-up" because that assumes there's a single history, with a well defined starting point and evolution.

Instead, one should trace the histories from the top down, backward from the present time. Some histories will be more probable than others, and the sum will normally be dominated by a single history that starts with the creation of the universe and culminates in the state under consideration.

But there will be different histories for different possible states of the universe at the present time.

This is a RADICALLY different view of cosmology, and the relation between cause and effect. The histories that contribute to the Feynman sum don't have an independent existence, but depend on what is being measured.

We create history by our observation, rather than history creating us."

(from the Book, "The Grand Design" by Stephen Hawking).

‎"Big things are not made of little things. They are made of entities whose attributes are not there when you don't look, but become there when you do look" - Nick Herbert

To be clear, little things refers to REALLY little things at the atomic and molecular level (and even smaller). For example, it would take about 100 million atoms lined up end to end to equal an inch...

Have you ever stopped to consider why the universe exists at all? It seems that left in the vacuum of infinity with nothing to start with, nothing would ever have been created?

To me the greatest mystery and the greatest gift is that we exist at all with these precious gifts of life, love, consciousness and unlimited possibilities to become anything, do anything and have anything our heart's desire...

It is my current opinion that nothingness can be defined as infinite possibilities (or more Scientifically as a superposition of ALL possible Universes existing simultaneously as pure potential). So there is no need to think that everything was created from nothing, because nothing has always contained everything...

It's not about trying to find all the answers, it's about finding the right questions to ask...

Albert Einstein's theories of Special Relativity and General Relativity came from ONLY two questions

1) What would it mean if the speed of light is the same for all observers?
[*This question gave birth to Special Relativity and such ideas as 4D space-time and E=mc^2]

2) Why do all things fall to the ground with the same accelerations?
[**This question gave rise to General Relativity and the idea that Gravity is purely a Geometric curving of spacetime]

Einstein did not have all the answers but he did ask two questions that developed into two of the most important scientific discoveries in the history of the human mind, both special and general relativity.

‎"Nature tends towards lighter things..."

Basically, there is a general rule in quantum theory that says: Left alone, a heavier thing will turn into a lighter thing if at all possible. It is not a hard concept to understand, really... A thing left alone cannot go to a heavier thing because there is no energy being added (remember mass = energy by E=mc^2), but there is always a chance a heavier thing can shed some energy and become lighter.

So we should all "lighten up" a little and help enlighten the world!

Whenever you look out into space, you are looking backwards in time. And whenever you move forwards into space, you travel into the future (especially when approaching the speed of light).

It's strange how Einstein's Special Relativity allows time travel into the future, but not the past, yet we really only perceive the past with our senses...

But the best place to be is within the heart of consciousness in this (take a deep breath), "present" moment... Take another deep breath!