The Mysteries of the
Universe
©
2005, 2006, 2010 by John P. Wsol – all rights reserved.
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Abstract: In science, why has it been so
difficult finding a “Grand Theory” that unifies the properties of matter,
energy and the forces of nature? This
goal has proven to be a task, so formidable, a quest, so noble, and a
challenge, so great, that it soon became known as the Quest for the “Holy
Grail of Physics.” Are there basic philosophical or
theological questions that scientists failed to ask? What if a “scientifically sound”
cosmological model could be derived from ancient writings that claim to be
“Divinely Inspired Scripture?” Would it
serve to authenticate that Scripture and its claims? What if this new model was able to demonstrate
a depth of understanding that resolved many of the mysteries that have
perplexed scientists for centuries? What values would
such a new, fundamental, and all encompassing theory have? Religious
Implications: Would it put to rest, once and for
all, debates about the existence of God and His Identity? Would it finally bring people of
conflicting views together? Or, would
it polarize them into different belief groups? Philosophical Implications: Could it sort out the philosophical
schools of thought that are consistent with God’s wisdom from those which are
not? Would it show how many
philosophies in this world actually stand in opposition to God’s wisdom? For those who realize that they have been
going to the wrong school: would they be brave enough to switch schools? What of those attending a misled Church,
wayward synagogue, mosque or temple? Scientific Implications: Such a fundamental breakthrough in
how we perceive physical reality would yield breakthroughs in scientific
understanding. Could we dramatically
improve estimates for the age of the earth and the universe? Could this also serve to focus the
efforts of wide varieties of pioneering research?
Economic Implications: What practical applications would
such knowledge yield? Many modern
technological marvels have been born out of scientific achievements from the
past century. Our global economy is
currently based on the value exchange made possible by these
technologies. A basic, new scientific
discovery could spawn a whole series of innovations? The companies that “cashed in” on these
ideas would likely become the top stock picks of the decade! Can we really hope to achieve a mental grasp of the
universe? Should we accomplish this
level of understanding will our new perspective dissolve away all our
perplexities? God’s “Omniscient”
understanding would certainly grasp every underlying detail! For, again, it is written that “He measures
the heavens with the span of His hand!” [1] Therefore, in order
to confront the challenges of this noble quest, respect and honor must be
given where it is due. Thus humbly
yielding to God’s awesome power, holiness and wisdom. |
Thinking outside the Box
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o what is the cost? What do we have to be willing to give up in
order to apply Godly wisdom?
#1: Intellectual Pride; One must be
determined enough to confront one’s own beliefs and ego. Could it be that you might be among those
who “think” they’re so “sophisticated” that you “think” you are beyond being
deceived? If, so, I’d be willing to bet
– you already are!
#2: Ask yourself: Are they really “my” beliefs or
someone else’s?
i.e. “Everybody knows…” –or-- “In school they taught us…”
#3: Be brave enough to
explore new mental perspectives outside of your comfort zone. In the privacy of your mind, be willing to
explore new, outside perspectives.
#4: Our minds have an
immense capacity for an expanding vocabulary.
Understanding precise definitions of some new words, as well as “sharpening the focus” some
of your existing vocabulary will be essential before you can hope to visual
multidimensional physics.
First, identify the
limitations that are set within our own minds.
Second, unbelieve these limitations allowing our conscious thoughts to
step outside of “the Box” and beyond its limitations. Now our mental perceptions are able to reach
a higher dimensional perspective.
Suddenly, from this higher vantage point, we can see that “the Box” is
not a Box at all! By achieving a perspective above
any “inertial reference frame” of Einstein fame and from the lofty vantage
point watching space-time expand within the Cosmic Onion model, suddenly you
can grasp four-dimensional space-time thus understanding our universe becomes a
lot simpler.
What
Limits Human Perception?
In attempting to define the limits of
the human mind, I had to step back and observe my own mind as an outside
observer, looking in. This introspection
caused me to question: What are the
limits of my own mind? And in what “dimensionality” does the human mind
exist? What does it mean to say: “We are
human beings?” Why don’t we ever refer to dogs and cats as
“dog beings” or “cat beings”? Do humans
possess a soul or do our souls, for a time, possess our bodies?
Your
body and mind is just a puppet
-- your soul the puppeteer.
On one of many
adventurous inquiries into the field of cognitive science I noticed a
consistent pattern emerge. Before I
could “really understand” a given problem domain, I had to first achieve a
mental perspective above it! It
occurred to me that our physical sensory experience is so immersed in this reality of space-time, that our very thoughts
have become part of this problem domain.
Higher dimensional perspective is the key to
understanding.
Achieving
an understanding of the universe requires a mental “frame of reference” that
transcends space-time, unlike Albert Einstein’s “reference frames”. The human mind really does have the capacity
to do this. By asking more fundamental questions and transcending the threshold
of your current consciousness. If Einstein had this knowledge, he would have discovered
the Unified Field Theory. With these
foundational new ideas, you can really start to out-think Einstein in terms of
perception and creativity! Though maybe
not in raw intellectual determination or mathematical expressiveness.
From
Einstein, to Super-String Theory, and Beyond…
Einstein frequently imagined the
universe from various “inertial reference-frames” [2]
within space-time. This enabled him to
come up with his Special Theory of Relativity (
This quest has
focused mankind’s efforts: to make accurate observations, think deeper, design
experiments that help discern between competing theories, improve
instrumentation, making even more precise measurements; before thinking some
more. This has produced a wealth of
information, but not yet a unified, or complete, understanding. So scientists continue their search ever
hoping to discover “the” fundamental theory that could systematically explain
all this information in a simple, beautifully consistent manner.
Whatever this
allusive, pervasive underlying Truth is, it’s hoped that this would
be the final piece to the Great Cosmic Puzzle; to completely understanding the
laws governing physical existence. If
grasped, it would likely be the key to answering the “Holy Grail of Physics”:
to understand matter at is most basic level, to unify the forces of nature and
to reconcile Quantum Mechanics with Relativity Theories.
As Stephan Hawking put it in “A Brief History
of Time” (emphasis mine):
... if we
do discover a complete theory, [3]
it should in time be understandable
in broad principle by everyone,
not just a few scientists.
Then we shall all, philosophers, scientists, and just ordinary people,
be able to take part in the discussion of the question of
why it is that we and the
universe exist.
If we find the answer to that,
it would be the ultimate triumph of
human reason
- for then we would know the mind of God.
Dr. Henry “Fritz”
Schaefer’s comment about this is perhaps a little more accurate:
I
would modify it to say “that if we had a unified, complete theory, [4]
we would know a lot more
about the mind of God.”
This book describes a
cosmological model that reconciles Relativity with Quantum Physics. In addition, it also explains in a
simple-to-understand way, what matter “really” is, and what “really” causes
gravity and electro-magnetism including the wave mechanics demonstrating how
and why they work. But more
importantly, it also reveals how to derive this cosmological model from the
ancient Hebrew writings of Moses, Isaiah, Job, and hints from the rest of the
Bible.
Finally it reveals where God hid the
answer to most fundamental questions, namely:
“WHY did He create the universe?”
HOW
would He go about expressing
the answer to this question?
In short, you will discover the purpose God had in mind
when the scriptures say,
“In [the] beginning
God created the heavens and the earth.”
It was NOT that we would know His mind,
but rather,
that we would come to know His HEART.
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[1] Isa 48:13 Mine hand also has laid the
foundation of the earth and my right hand has spanned the heavens: when I call unto them, they stand up together.
[2] “inertial reference frame” refers the property of a material objects having a relative position in space-time and a velocity. “Velocity” has both a sense of speed and direction. Most people think of 3D direction and speed being distance per unit of time. But as you work your way through this book you’ll become aware of 4D direction in the context of space-time.
[3] Hawking, Stephan: A Brief History of Time (1988), p. 175 (emphasis added)
[4] Schaefer, Henry:
transcribed lecture, spring of 1994 at Univ. of