Choice and Existence

[JClark]

Edit: didn't notice philosophy section - this might be more appropriate there. My bad, please move if necessary.

 

One could argue that, due to quantum states within the brain, every moment in time our minds make an infinite number of different choices, thereby creating an infinite number of different realities every planck moment. I would argue that the only realities which sentient life experiences are those in which we, in the future, create a simulation of our own universe using starting conditions of the big bang (after 1 tP perhaps). This would conveniently be possible using quantum computers.

 

The likelihood of us existing is approximately zero, but in an infinite sea of information anything that is possible happens. We talk about our likelihood in terms of physical events but we ignore concepts such as choice and belief. There have been so many unlikely coincidental evens in human history, such as similar myths and strangely accurate predictions. For the first time in human history we are now able to destroy ourselves and eliminate our chance to create ourselves through simulation. Once we do create ourselves through simulation our existance will no longer be essential as we would have created an additional universe within our own. This leads to an infinite fractal of universe within universe, each being identical at the moment which a simulation accurately leads to the present moment in time.

 

I would argue that there is an extremely thin band of possible choices and events in history which lead to us surviving long enough to simulate ourselves, so in that time we exist in a thin band of realities. After we have simulated ourselves reality flares off into an increasingly wide range of realities, all of which lead to our eventual extinction.

 

Before we create the simulation we need to make sure that our future is secure. If we do not then there are a very wide range of realities which lead to our quick extinction rather than long term survival.

 

First post, thanks for reading. Please let me know if my thinking is totally off and how. I have little experience with physics other than a degree but I love thinking about this stuff. I plan to write a book in the next five years with all proceeds going to charity. I also have ideas regarding fundamental reward systems built into our psychology and I'm interested in making a connection between quantum physics and psychology.

Edited December 25, 2013 by JClark

[MigL]

So you think 'Quantum Physics' is the new catch-phrase to attract attention to your ideas and your book ??

Your post has nothing to do with the science of Quantum Physics.

 

Merry Christmas.

[Wso]

Your idea seems to be based upon the belief that every moment in time where humans exist, there lies an indignant number of potential outcomes, all of which are defendant upon the humans free will. This, in itself, is where the argument is flawed. Every time you choose to do something, that choice could have been predicted given a large enough computer or enough information. Of you let go of the idea of free will, then it becomes clear that every moment in time there is exactly one next possible moment, not an infinite amount. The idea of predictions coming true is nothing more the coincidence, and by no means indicates a simulation universe. Forgive me if I completely misunderstood you point, I reread it a few times but I still felt I didn't understand completely. I saw that this forum had very few posts so I thought I would contribute what I can. Very interesting idea though.