Physicist’s New Law of Physics Supports Simulation Hypothesis
A physicist from the University of Portsmouth has proposed a new law of physics that could provide support for the theory that we are living in an advanced virtual world. The simulated universe hypothesis posits that human experiences are actually part of an artificial reality, similar to a computer simulation, in which individuals themselves are constructs. This theory is backed by prominent figures like Elon Musk and is explored within the field of information physics, which suggests that the fundamental nature of physical reality is composed of bits of information.
Dr. Melvin Vopson, the physicist behind this research, has previously conducted studies that indicate information possesses mass and that elementary particles contain information about themselves, similar to how humans have DNA. In 2022, he made a groundbreaking discovery of a new law of physics that could predict genetic mutations and their potential consequences in organisms, including viruses. This law is based on the second law of thermodynamics, which states that the entropy, or measure of disorder, in an isolated system can only increase or remain the same.
What surprised Dr. Vopson in his research was that the entropy in information systems does not increase over time but remains constant or decreases. This led him to establish the second law of information dynamics, or infodynamics, which has the potential to significantly impact genetics research and the theory of evolution. A recent paper published in AIP Advances explores the scientific implications of this new law in various physical systems such as biology, atomic physics, and cosmology.
According to Dr. Vopson, this discovery has extensive implications across numerous scientific disciplines. In the realm of biological systems, the second law of infodynamics challenges the conventional understanding of genetic mutations and suggests they follow a pattern governed by information entropy. This has significant implications for genetic research, evolutionary biology, genetic therapies, pharmacology, virology, and pandemic monitoring.
In atomic physics, the paper provides explanations for the behavior of electrons in multi-electron atoms, shedding light on phenomena like Hund’s rule and the arrangement of electrons to minimize information entropy. Regarding cosmology, the second law of infodynamics is shown to be a cosmological necessity, with thermodynamic considerations applied to an adiabatically expanding universe supporting its validity.
Dr. Vopson also points out that the prevalence of symmetry in the universe can be explained by the low information entropy state corresponding to high symmetry. This aligns with the idea that excess information is removed, resembling the process of deleting or compressing waste code in a computer simulation. It further supports the notion that we are living in a simulated reality.
Moreover, Dr. Vopson’s previous research suggests that information is the fundamental building block of the universe and possesses physical mass. He hypothesizes that information could be the elusive dark matter that makes up a significant portion of the universe. The second law of infodynamics lends support to this idea, potentially validating the concept that information is a physical entity equivalent to mass and energy.
To further advance these studies, empirical testing is necessary. Dr. Vopson suggests one possible route is conducting an experiment, which he devised last year, to confirm the fifth state of matter in the universe using particle-antiparticle collisions.
The implications of this research are far-reaching and have the potential to revolutionize our understanding of the nature of reality. As we await further empirical testing, the scientific community eagerly anticipates the validation or potential refutation of the simulation hypothesis through this new law of physics.
More information:
Melvin M. Vopson, The second law of infodynamics and its implications for the simulated universe hypothesis, AIP Advances (2023). DOI: 10.1063/5.0173278
Journal information:
AIP Advances