Braindouche 010: What is the Universe? June 16
Somewhere back in the hazy mists of time, Sue put out a question on her podcast, Uncomfortable Questions. Sue wanted to know “What is the universe?” I immediately came up with a response, and then just as immediately sat on it for months, because school and lots of other things just got in the way. I never forgot about it, though, and I finally got around to producing my answer for the world at large.
My answer? The universe is what it is, but we can only know what we perceive it to be. The universe can ultimately be reduced down to nerve impulses because that is the totality of our experience. That makes me a materialist, and I’m sorry if that hurts your feelings.
Go listen to Sue’s podcast. It’s deep thoughts and big ideas considered by everyday people, and it’s good stuff.
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