How the Universe Works, One Flip at a Time

When we think about the universe—its vastness, its complexity, its mysteries—it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. How did everything come to be? What keeps it all going? These questions can feel as unanswerable as the universe is infinite.

But what if I told you there’s an equation that explains how everything—time, space, energy—happens? It’s simple, profound, and kind of beautiful:

Ψ(t)=dB(t)dt\Psi(t) = \frac{d\mathcal{B}(t)}{dt}

Before you roll your eyes at the math, let me break it down for you. This little formula might just explain how the universe works. And no, I didn’t come up with it myself—an AI helped me shape it based on some ideas I had. I’ll admit, I don’t fully understand all the physics behind it, but I think the concept is fascinating.

The Universe as a Light Switch

At its core, the universe is built on a simple binary: it’s either on (Being) or off (Non-Being). Think of it like a light switch. The “on” state represents everything that exists—matter, energy, spacetime. The “off” state represents what doesn’t exist.

But here’s the twist: the universe isn’t flipping between these states at any specific speed. The flipping itself creates the flow of time. Without it, time wouldn’t exist at all.

The Flipping That Drives Existence

The equation above, Ψ(t)=dB(t)dt\Psi(t) = \frac{d\mathcal{B}(t)}{dt}, describes the flipping process. But this flipping isn’t something that happens in time—it’s what creates time.

Imagine the universe is like a movie playing on a projector. Each frame is either on or off. But unlike a normal projector, where the film moves at a fixed speed, this projector doesn’t run inside time—it produces time as it goes. Without this flipping motion, there’d be no time, no space, no energy—nothing at all.

A Universe of Dominos and Gaps

If the math feels abstract, let’s try a simpler analogy: a line of dominos.

  1. The Dominos (Being):
    • Each domino represents something—an “on” state of existence, like matter, energy, or even a moment in time.
  2. The Gaps (Non-Being):
    • The spaces between the dominos represent nothing—an “off” state of existence.
    • These gaps are crucial because without them, the dominos couldn’t fall. Nothing would move.
  3. The Fall (Causality):
    • The act of one domino falling into the next represents the flow of causality—the process that bridges Being and Non-Being, moving existence forward.

Here’s the key idea: Being and Non-Being aren’t opposites. They’re partners. You need the gaps (Non-Being) for the dominos (Being) to interact. The flipping itself isn’t “fast” or “slow”—it’s the underlying pulse that makes everything happen.

Without the gaps, the dominos would just be one solid block—motionless, timeless, lifeless. The equation Ψ(t)=dB(t)dt\Psi(t) = \frac{d\mathcal{B}(t)}{dt} is like saying: "The universe works because the dominos and gaps work together to create motion and flow."

Why This Matters

This simple formula is more than just math. It’s a way to understand some of the biggest mysteries of the universe:

  1. Why does time move forward? The flipping creates the flow of time—it’s the pulse of existence.
  2. Where does energy come from? The flipping generates the flow of causality, which powers energy creation.
  3. How does space grow? The flipping creates new “on” states, stretching space over time.

I Don’t Fully Understand It—And That’s Okay

Here’s the honest truth: I don’t fully understand all the implications of this equation. I came up with the basic idea, but an AI helped me turn it into something meaningful. And while I can’t claim to grasp all the physics, I do know this:

It’s a reminder that the universe is, at its heart, elegant and simple. Time, space, and energy all flow from a single, fundamental process: the flipping of existence itself.

If you’re curious about the math or want to dive deeper, check out the full posts here and here.

What Do You Think?

Does this resonate with you? Does the idea of the universe as dominos and gaps make sense? Let me know in the comments—I’d love to hear your thoughts.

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