The universe seems distant, cold, and mechanical, but modern investigations suggest something quite different. Scientists are now observing patterns that are possible by powerful supercomputers that suggest a curious resemblance to organic life on Earth.
With the increasing capability of sophisticated machines, we are deciphering the nature of quantum reality, where the universe engages in behaviors strikingly similar to how humans think, feel, and behave. Each supercomputing simulation unlocks secret doors between the laws of the cosmos and our inner experience.
Let’s take a look at six compelling ways supercomputers are revealing that our universe, in many ways, is more like us than we have ever imagined.
Conscious Choices in Quantum Systems : Modern Scientific Research
Quantum particles behave in a wholly unpredictable fashion. Oddly, to this writer, their behavior seems to “choose” when observed. For example, a recent study conducted at MIT, where supercomputers modeled the motion of electrons, appeared to show that outcomes varied depending on observation. These outcomes bear some fundamentally similar characteristics to those that demonstrate human free will.
Psychological Connection
Similarly, psychology is also a study of decision-making. Take a survey done by Harvard, which found that 92% of people feel stress when making a choice. Similar to quantum particles, humans also behave differently when they feel they are observable.
Islamic Perspective of View
The Qur’an reminds believers to remember Allah in this regard, stating “And He is with you wherever you are” (Qur’an 57:4). Thus, similar to quantum systems changing under observation, believers change when they remember Allah’s presence.
Did You Know? Interestingly, physicists refer to this phenomenon as the observer problem, which simply means that human attention may cause reality itself to take shape.
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Hidden Connections Similar to Human Relationships: Modern Scientific Study
Supercomputers are simulating quantum entanglement. This suggests that two particles remain connected, even if they are light-years apart. IBM’s quantum laboratories prove this with complex entanglement models of two bodies that separate from each other.
Psychological Study
A study at Oxford University found that loneliness increases death risk by 26%. So, just as particles cannot exist in a vacuum, human beings cannot thrive without relationships that connect them to others in the depth needed.
Islamic Perspective
The Prophet ﷺ is purported to say: “The true believer in relation to another believer is like a building, each one strengthening the other” (Bukhari). Hence, this complex electromagnetic phenomenon that we now call quantum entanglement mirrors this spiritual reality.
Did You Know? Einstein termed entanglement: ”spooky action at a distance?’ Now, with supercomputers, it is “spooky action at a distance” that is a scientific reality.
Patterns in Chaos Mirroring Human Emotions: Modern Scientific Research
Supercomputers produce weather and galaxy-wise simulations. Even in chaos, familiar repeating patterns emerge. “Beneath quantum turbulence is the rhythmic dance of a hidden order”.
Psychological Insights
Towards this end, a study conducted at Stanford shows that, of persons who were emotionally in distress, 83% may be able to detect similar repeating patterns in their thoughts. Just as the cosmos reveals order at the heart of storms, the human heart may also reveal meaning amidst the chaos of disturbing emotional turbulence.
Islamic Point of View
Allah states, “Surely with every difficulty comes ease” (Qur’an 94:6). No storm exists without an element of order and balance behind it. Quantum order mirrors the balance described and promised by our faith.
Did you know? Scientists use fractals for their understanding of this order? These very fractals can also be seen in other orders throughout creation, such as plants, blood vessels, and galaxies.
Cosmic Memory is a Mirror of Human Memory: Modern Scientific Research
Supercomputers have been able to simulate the beginnings of the universe. Incredibly, the particles still “remember” their states after an infinite amount of time passing. So, physicists refer to this as quantum memory.
Psychological Study
According to the American Psychological Association, we observe events that are even only charged with high emotion 30% more vividly. Also, we tend to remember the powerful beginnings of our lives – like particles do.
Islamic Point of View
In the Qur’an, it is said, “And He taught Adam the names—all of them.” (Qur’an 2:31), suggesting that knowledge and memory were divine gifts from the beginning of creation, and cosmic memory exists to counter some grave facts.
Did You Know? Supercomputers at CERN are literally replaying the Big Bang conditions accurately in simulations? Hence, they claim that the universe also “remembers” its first moment as well.
Energy Flow Represents Human Motivation: Modern Scientific Research
Supercomputer studies show the movement of energy to be in quantum waves. Also, these movements never cease. Even in states of stillness, particles vibrate with movement that cannot be seen and often cannot be felt.
Psychological Perspective
A study out of Yale indicates that individuals with a higher sense of purpose recover from stress 61% more effectively. So, just as energy flows in physics proves how we can be sustained by motivation.
Islamic Perspective
The Qur’an states: “Indeed, my prayer, my sacrifice, my living, and my dying are for Allah” (Qur’an 6:162). So, the true energy comes from one’s purpose being aligned with the Divine.
Did You Know? Zero-point energy indicates that space is never empty? So, even in areas of nothingness, energy continues to travel.
Parallel Possible Worlds Mirror Human Aspirations: Contemporary Scientific Exploration:
Quantum computing shows multiple possible worlds simultaneously, unlike what we are used to experiencing in life. This is called superposition. So, NASA takes advantage of supercomputers to calculate multiple scenarios of space exploration all at once.
Psychological Research:
Psychologists have found that 78% of people report that they imagine in their minds alternate possibilities or versions of their existence. So, humans imaginatively can “live” in “parallel worlds” of potentiality.
Islamic Perspective:
“Allah (SWT) says: “It is He who created death and life to test you” (67:2). The choices we make in this life are tests for us, and every alternate possibility helps shape each of our destinies.
Did You Know? Quantum superposition means quantum computers can find solutions in seconds that classical computers took centuries of computing time to solve?
Final Thoughts: The Universe is Alive with Meaning
Quantum reality is not far away. Supercomputers are revealing truths that feel human, would be close, almost spiritual. So, from choices to connections, memory to foresight of possibilities: the world we live in is reflecting what is happening in the cosmos.
Psychology supports the involvement, and the Qur’an and Sunnah provide greater depths of understanding. Also, the universe is not a cold machine, but a continuum of divine signs that make it alive.
Every particle, every facet, every covered law, the universe is sending a simple message: we are like the universe because we are the universe.
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