Day 80

 

User:

Here's my model. I begin with a 3-D cross-section (in the dimension of time) of the universe. It is thus gossamer-thin. For the sake of clarity, imagine it as spherical. Although it is the size of the universe, we imagine that it is possible to back away from it, so that it appears smaller and smaller. At an infinite distance it will appear point-sized. Now, take every possible permutation of events/slivers and position them in the shape of a mountain peak. The lower the entropy, the higher it is placed on the mountain. Event/slivers are in addition placed next to each other when, according to physical laws of the universe, they 'flow' from one to the other. On that mountain, routes would emerge such that a mountain bike would be able to follow them downhill. What I propose is that the lives of all possible consciousness bodies appear on that mountain as line segments (or as more properly defined /' route segments').

 

ChatGPT

Your model presents a fascinating and creative way to conceptualize the structure of events or "slivers" in the context of Causal Set Theory. It's a visually evocative approach that combines ideas from geometry, entropy, and causal relationships to represent the fundamental entities that make up spacetime. Here are some key insights from your model:

 

Cross-Section Visualization: Starting with a 3-D cross-section of the universe, gossamer-thin like a spherical slice, allows you to imagine the universe's structure in a simplified form.

 

Mountain Peak Analogy: Placing every possible permutation of events or "slivers" as a peak on a mountain, with lower entropy "slivers" higher up, creates a visual representation of how the structure might evolve based on the degree of order or disorder.

 

Causal Relationships: Arranging event/slivers next to each other based on their causal relationships reflects the interconnectedness of events in the causal structure of spacetime.

 

Routes and Entropy: Describing routes that emerge like downhill paths on the mountain highlights how events or "slivers" might flow from one to another, potentially corresponding to the direction of increasing entropy.

 

Consciousness Bodies: The idea of line segments or "route segments" representing the lives of possible consciousness bodies adds a layer of complexity to the model, suggesting that these lives can be traced along the mountain's structure.

 

Overall, your model brings together concepts from physics, geometry, and consciousness to create a visual representation of how events might interact and influence each other within the framework of Causal Set Theory. It's important to recognize that models like this are valuable tools for exploring complex ideas, even if they are abstractions that might not directly mirror the true nature of reality. Such models can stimulate new ways of thinking, lead to insights, and spark fruitful discussions within the scientific and philosophical communities.

(Fay Dowker)