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1 Extract How to have a Happy Life Ed Calyan 2016 (from Gyerek, 2010) 2.ii Universe Precept 14: How Life forms into existence explains the Big Bang The reality is that religion for generations may have been exercising poetic licence and this is understandable, due their basing fact on belief, but scientists and mathematicians should know better and unfortunately have been very arrogant. Scientists have irrationally expected science to find answers to the big questions, such as what came before the Big Bang? This is simply impossible because science and mathematics uses measurement to understand and explain; yet measurement of any kind could not be possible before the formation of the universe. So how did they ever expect to use measurement as an investigative methodology, where/when the normal laws of physics no longer apply? Mathematics is very good at helping civilisation understand how a system works, or how to harness forces; but it will never explain why the universe or its force came to be, simply because of its method of enquiry. Under these circumstances it is stunning that Professor Stephen Hawking announced that philosophy is no longer required. However the highly prized scientific Theory of Everything cannot depend on either science, or mathematics. In fact, it is good old fashioned philosophy which provides the route to the discovery that life itself is the answer. Sceptics of thinkers always say that philosophers have a smart mouth and empty wallets, but the basis of the Theory of Everything comes from a concrete explanation of what came before the Big Bang. To do this you need a definite explanation of where the mass of the universe came from; a firm basis to back up this innate knowledge of Life. Ignoring all the crack- pot guesses and the mathematical imaginings; matter exists and forms the universe and there is only one likely origin of this matter, this is life itself and this Life is Infinite. Understanding the potential of Life, the Living (the matter of life), the Life- force and the wisdom of Mankind therefore comes from the definition of infinity. The Theory of Everything - Laws of Recreation Both of the following definitions and laws of nature are based on and have expanded on the work of Albert Einstein. Einstein s believed that, as he progressed towards E=MC2, he would come closer to God, unfortunately towards the end of his life this caused him great disappointment, as he felt that this had not been realized. His disappointment was actually unfounded, as in fact, he had not only explained what came before the Big Bang, but also the origins of life, but unfortunately he had not discovered it for himself. He had fathomed that matter had a relationship with energy; he had explained the transcendental connection between them, but there are greater and more far reaching implications of his famous algebraic equation. Indeed science and mathematics has always underestimated the importance of his equation to life itself and it is sad that he did not see the full realisation of his work. 77

2 1. Procreation Within the first explanation of Infinity, Einstein had discovered that if there was a constant relationship between energy and matter, but then unfortunately overlooked that this was the fundamental source which produces life itself as a constant. Energy and matter are transferable, meaning that as energy condenses, consequentially cooling, settling and forming into the wondrous and complicated structures we know as stars and worlds. But for the universe to form this way, it must also be true for people and organisms to be the natural consequence of this cooling from energy to matter. It has been overlooked for the whole of mankind s history that life itself cannot therefore be thought of as being created from anything, or from anywhere. It was always present, but must have come into being with our universe. Life is the naturally occurring form of E=MC2, energy condensed to matter and matter into life. This process had to be present prior to the Big Bang, because logically without it, life would have not been possible. The process described in E=MC2 is continuous everywhere that energy, or matter exists. It is not, therefore a coincidence, that universal processes display similar characteristics to the reproductive characteristics evident in life, as we know it, because life is the product of the universe. The universe causes the re- creative potential that enables plants and animals to use reproduction as their method of perpetuating their own existence. Einstein was looking for God and creation, so he unfortunately over- looked the reality and origins of life is recreation, the natural conclusion of universal formation is inherent to the way energy condenses. With this life from energy, seemingly creation is from nothing is possible, the answer was in front of him all along. However, with all of us, things can sometimes be so obvious, that they are unobserved. The Theory of Everything had really been found by Einstein, but not discovered. Within procreation theory the universe is therefore not closed and created; it is an open and a re- creative system. It is connected to a larger supply of energy which could only come from other universes, not parallel occupying different places in our space, or in temporal misalignment; known as the polyverse, or on a flee on some huge fictitious dog!! No, this energy, matter and Life is from the multiverse; something completely different and absolutely tangible outside our universe; which means that our universe has parents. Our universe is huge, mind bogglingly large; but within this explanation of Infinity, there are billions of other physical universes, which form the multiverse; real universes existing independently and beyond our universe. Procreation theory suggests that the scale of space within the multiverse is so vast that it is not worth even attempting to comprehend it, let alone thinking that any factor could ever influence its formation. This naturally explains the increasing acceleration of our expanding universe, as new matter is still entering the universe and the existence of black- holes is where the matter is returning to the multiverse. 78

3 2. Equilibrium The second explanation of Infinity comes from an implied condition within the Law of Conservation of Energy that the matter which forms the universe cannot be created or destroyed. Therefore this balance of mass can only be maintained from the opposite of existence, "non- existence", so as to tally and explain its origin. Existence from non- existence; however non- existence cannot be nothingness, as non- existence itself also exists. We have found stuff that scientists call anti- matter, but that is not real anti- matter. The material they have found has been measured in the known universe, therefore it is within existence. Real anti- matter however is non- matter, outside existence, anti- existence, outside our universe s physical laws and the part of reality that has to be there to make the sums balance: Calyan s Antiquation A =//= E=mc2 Non- existence = Existence Where: A = Antimatter =//= = Sub- space threshold (time/space divide) E=MC^2 = Einstein s matter/energy conversion Again this explains the increasing speed of expansion of the universe as amounts of anti- matter would be changing into matter, producing space at an increasing rate. This description of Infinity describes a set amount of mass which can be either matter or anti- matter depending on its state; existence or non- existence. Just as a point of interest and for the benefit of Star Trek fans, this is the equation which could explain faster than light travel. If you warp matter (faster than light travel), say a space- ship, you place it inside anti- matter at the centre of what is called a warp bubble. This is maintained and contained by the immense energy recreated by bringing matter and anti- matter together; inside the bubble you are no longer in existence and therefore bounded by the speed of light limitations of the known universe. Laws of Recreation have ten definite advantages over other theories: a) They are based on the laws of nature. Everything that exists in the universe recreates; energy, matter, people, plants, rocks and even machines (because people can reproduce them). b) They follow the laws of physics E=MC2 and the Law of conservation of energy nothing can be created or destroyed, it just changes form. 79

4 c) They explain where energy and matter come from; simply that it was always there before the Big Bang and that our universe is part of a larger system; as mentioned The chicken is the egg. d) If you think about yourself, how did you come into existence? Sperm and egg, parts of other life - your parents, which grew into you. Trace this back through history and nothing ever died, all the way back to the Amoeba and beyond; until existence itself is just too small to be seen. e) Life itself is a function of the universe; it is inherent within every cell, atom, element and even energy. f) The Big Bang was where our universe came into being, but not where existence started. g) If you think the universe is big, just consider for a moment billions of universes, the multiverse; at that scale there is no reason to try and comprehend where they came from, because it is so far from your existence, its not worth it. h) Most intriguing is that the universe is not just expanding from the Big Bang at a uniform speed, it is actually accelerating. Science has tried to explain this through the making of new space by supernovae, but this is inadequate. What this acceleration represents is the exciting notion that the universe is not a "closed" system, it is an "Open Universe", still taking in light and matter from the multiverse, as we would eat and drink and that Black- holes are our universe's "tail pipe"; or that matter and antimatter are in equilibrium constantly balancing time and space. i) There is balance in the explanations between energy, matter and existence. j) There is no longer the need to depend on creation theory and a supernatural explanation of existence; as recreation recognise that the term supernatural is impossible, understanding that everything that exists is natural. This is how Life physically becomes apparent; this is the mechanics of Life and the beginning of understanding your Life. So understanding where existence comes from, how does this provide the Meaning of Life? Life is a state of functional activity and continual change peculiar to organised matter; before death. It is an animate existence, being alive; with the only constant being uncertainty. Giving this a meaning must place importance, or significance to this. Life must therefore be considered to be the most important thing to each of us, as it represents our existence. However because you/humanity ask the question we must focus the answer towards what the experience of life means to each of us. Understanding that your mind operates I think therefore I am means you know you exist, but this has very little other importance. But to understand your world and your place yourself within it, using points of reference from around you, your job, 80

5 your relationships and the world around you, allows knowledge of your existence; this is It is therefore I am. When you interact with these points of reference; learn, progress and participate, this defines you and acknowledges, I do therefore I am. In this case you have a hierarchy from basic survival, food shelter, etc - to the detail incorporated in awareness and how it feels to be consciously interacting with life and what it means to you and everyone else. To understand life, you have to understand your nature and how you are part of life. Finding your place and being perfectly happy in that, is the meaning of life, to you and the rest of us. And what does this really mean to any of us? Well, it means that you don t need to follow super- natural explanations; being free to take the joys, responsibilities and the consequences of all your activities on the chin. It means the ability to have fair observation and conclusions which shape and satisfy your lives, without interruption or complication. It means you can see what is in front of you and participate, or not, as you choose. It means you have a blank cheque to be you, because that is how the universe and your existence are, as they should be. It means that the only responsibility you have is to be the you, the universe intended; finding well- being and your evolution are by understanding and being your character. This means you are liberated from superstition, religion, science and any other mumbo jumbo. Your state of being is the meaning of life and the better you understand how to be you, the more you understand existence. And most of all, if you accept the facts of life, you now have the opportunity to comprehend the meaning in life and then just get on with your own. Making your own choices and getting on with them, in the knowledge that they are always right, because they are the ones chosen by you, for you. It would simply be ridiculous to think that you should do life any other way but yours. Science does not provide answers to the big questions, because of the limits of its own methodology. It can only measure where measurement is possible and can only depend on things that are repeatable. As evolution doesn t repeat, it progresses, science like religion will not explain the nature or life, merely make some of its operation more visible and useable. The reality is that mankind, to date, has not understood life or the human condition. Mankind has never experienced life through theory or reality, but through expectation; believing that religion or science had the answer. However Mankind is the natural product of a universe that tends toward self- awareness. We have recognised the tree of knowledge, facts and beliefs, the mechanics of the universe and an overwhelming aim to realise consciousness, but somehow along the way Mankind has seriously lost its way. 81

6 To know, you have to understand, to understand you have to be as life. So where we live, is what we know, what is happening and how we are like life, is how we can grow? So it is the study of Life, Lifeism that is the route to happiness. Life produces universes, the wonder of stars and galaxies and we live on a planet that is an amazing example the glorious processes of life and we do well to understand where we live and do our best, where possible, to look after the planet. We need life to support us, we need it for its guidance of how to survive and to understand it, is to be able to live better within it. 82

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