I don’t know a lot about quantum physics. I can’t tell you anything about matter or energy at Planck-scale sizes, outside of what I understand on Wikipedia (which isn’t much). I am, however, fascinated with the idea that the universe might actually have a basic resolution and matter-unit (or wave-unit, as the case may be) that it operates at, and how it ties into my other beliefs about the nature of the universe and what we as humans can learn.
Introspection
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Life, the universe, and everything (or, I’m An Atheist And So Can You!)
I feel the need to warn you right now, this is going to be an extremely long post, and I earnestly hope it spurs some honest and frank discussion amongst you, my loyal few readers. And I’m going to try not to make the Hitchhikers’ Guide to the Galaxy references too prevalent. This all started on reading an interview with Richard Dawkins, prominent author and noted atheist. Read it if you want, but it’s long too, and I’d prefer you read me first. I worked hard on this!
In this post, I’m going to do something that, normally, I dislike, when I am on the receiving end. I’m going to proselytize. I will try to turn your fundamental beliefs regarding the nature of the universe on their ear. I am going to attempt to convince you that you are an atheist.
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Of shells and memories triggered by strange mp3s
I did a lot of thinking, as is my particular modus operandi, while driving to and from one of my company’s sites yesterday, and committed to writing a nice big blog post about it once I got home. I didn’t do so immediately, but at least I’m doing it now. But first, some background is necessary as to what triggered all this.
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