Logically the universe is considered to be "all existing matter and space as a whole." If that is the case, then aren't we as human beings considered to be a universe? We are made from particles and space that allows our bodies to function in various ways. Just like a universe, we adapt to temperature changes yet remain both stable and flexible in the environments that surround us. Human beings are born to exist. As we exist, we are influenced by the resources we are exposed to. These resources make us react in ways that take us away from our natural equilibrium state. While we continue to exist, we reproduce other "universes" in order to keep the existing matter and space continuous. These new universes will gradually function and adapt to environments the same way. Eventually human beings slow down and lose the ability to function. In the end, the matter and space that was once existing, is now placed elsewhere. Even though human beings are no longer active, the old matter and space continues to exist and transforms to new matter and space. The new existing matter and space circulates back to a universe.
I believe the universe is the meaning of life. Everything that is born, created, or made has a specific function in order to keep things stable and secure. If human beings were not able to function, we would be wasting space. If we waste space, we become non-existent. All the existing matter and space that is collected in a universe, makes up the particles, matter, and space that are portrayed in human beings. Therefore, human beings are the existing matter and space in a universe.
You present a very interesting argument about humans being mini-universes in of themselves. I feel like most of your argument is centered around Lavoisier’s Law of Conservation of Mass. I don’t disagree with you, I feel like your argument does make sense. That being said, there are some issues with your statement. Perhaps I’m thinking in too much detail about equilibrium, but humans are never at equilibrium; not everything in our bodies actually is in equilibrium, and it has nothing to do with outside forces: it’s just the way metabolism is. A Thioester will never go back to being Coenzyme-A and a fatty acid. Not only that, but if humans are basically universes, does that not mean that ALL living things are as well? A universe reacts and adapts to the things it is exposed to. A dog does not just blow up when she falls off of a seat clumsily. She, too, is comprised of billions of little atoms that will never be destroyed. I don’t know, your post made me think a lot and I liked that. GREAT job =).
ReplyDeleteI think that you just blew my mind. I find this argument incredible. At first, I was hesitant and then I thought about it. I realized that everything you said could very well be true. But, then what is space and what we call the universe? What are other species on the earth? Are we all universes? Really good point. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat argument that I have heard many times. The unknown is so fascinating. As Carl Sagan said "We are all made of star stuff". The same matter that makes up everything in the cosmos is found inside our very own cells. The circle of the universe is an amazing thing and so fun. Good read.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful argument. You can even go deeper into how as a universe, when humans are no more, we can decay into other universes. According to the cell theory, all cells come from pre-existing cells. Theoretically, in your comparison, all humans as universes come from other universes (animals, plants, fungus, bacteria, Protista). That’s beautiful to think about. Almost comforting. We are puzzles and our pieces are made of the most beautiful things we can imagine; flowers, trees, dogs, cats, etc. These puzzle pieces are things that make us whole in two ways. Now I’m going to think into this for the rest of spring break!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy the idea of your argument. I think that the magic of the universe is not knowing exactly what all it entails. We as humans are hungry to know all there is to know and discover all there is to discover. I think there is great beauty in not knowing what all is out there. I mean it can certainly be scary but I think in general it is a beautiful thing for us to not know everything about. It is a mystery that reminds us that we are mere drops in the bucket of the universe.
ReplyDeleteThis was a very interesting read. You are clearly very opinionated on the matter and I think you made a couple of excellent points in regards to your position on the idea of the universe. It all comes down to how your views effect how you think about certain things. I do think everything has a function but I am not sure our existence on a single planet really effects the entirety of the universe.
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