The Basis of the Universe May not Be Energy or Matter but Information

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An American writer and blogger.

In this radical view, the universe is a giant supercomputer processing particles as bits.

There are lots of theories on what are the basis of the universe is. Some physicists say its subatomic particles. Others believe its energy or even space-time. One of the more radical theories suggests that information is the most basic element of the cosmos. Although this line of thinking emanates from the mid-20th century, it seems to be enjoying a bit of a Renaissance among a sliver of prominent scientists today.

Consider that if we knew the exact composition of the universe and all of its properties and

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Philip Perry:

An American writer and blogger.

Publish date: 15.10.2020

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The Basis of the Universe May not Be Energy or Matter but Information

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