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I love the natural world, and I love new #physics . I'm no scientist, but I ponder the nature of reality often.
On a recent African safari, as I watched the sun set over the South African bush, I couldn't help but wonder how @donalddhoffman 's theory of our space and time as an interface could be married with the beautiful natural spectacle before me. Surely, this was the work of God?
The sky, a canvas of blues and oranges, was this not a physical event, but a constructed perception? An evolutionary interface designed not for truth but for survival? Why such intricate beauty then? Why not a more conservative and less detailed interface, one which conserves energy in its construction?
Here, in this moment, the vastness seemed to embrace me, perhaps an illusion meant to foster belonging or security. Each color, each shadow in the sky might be more about guiding my ancestors to rest or alertness than revealing the universe's true colors. Yet, in this interface, there's profound beauty, beauty beyond comprehension. It's difficult to reconcile that this magnificence may not be 'reality', but is crafted to make us feel, explore, and connect. (In which case, it worked!)
In the dance of light and shadow, animal and plant is an invitation to look beyond what we see, to ponder what might truly be, and to appreciate the intricate, adaptive tapestry of human perception. I try to comprehend with my small human brain, but I think the best I can do is just... marvel and feel completely connected. ❤️
#Africa #nature
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