The Universe as a Brain: How the Cosmos Evolves and Learns

 What if the Universe is not just a physical system, but something more like a complex adaptive system, such as an organism or a brain? This idea has been proposed by some of the most influential thinkers in history, from Anaxagoras to Stephen Hawking.

The concept of a brain-like Universe is based on the observation that the physical organization of the cosmos resembles the structure of a neural network. The Universe consists of billions of galaxies, each containing billions of stars, planets, and other celestial bodies.

These are connected by filaments of dark matter and energy, forming a web-like network that spans the observable space. Similarly, the human brain consists of billions of neurons, each containing thousands of synapses, which are connected by axons and dendrites, forming a web-like network that spans the cerebral cortex.

But the similarity goes beyond mere appearance. According to some scientists, the Universe and the brain also share some functional properties that suggest they are both self-organizing systems that evolve and learn over time....<<<Read More>>>...