The Nexus Ontology Theory (NOT)
ABSTRACT
The Nexus Ontology Theory (NOT) presents an avant-garde exploration into one of humanity’s most profound questions: “Why is there something rather than nothing?” Rooted in the duality of existence and non-existence, NOT postulates a cosmic equilibrium anchored in a foundational entity termed the “Nexus”. The theory introduces novel concepts, including Existence Wells, Void Reversion, and Nexus Oscillations, challenging conventional cosmological paradigms. Supported by by a robust mathematical framework, NOT bridges empirical physics with metaphysical discourse, blurring the boundaries between the two. The theory posits bold predictions, from the emergence of multiple realities to the existence of a unique form of energy, paving the way for groundbreaking experimental pursuits. Furthermore, NOT’s philosophical implications provide fresh insights into the nature of reality, causality, and consciousness. This work encapsulates the inception, foundational axioms, mathematical underpinnings, and potential ramifications of NOT, inviting both the scientific and philosophical communities to go on a transformative exploration of understanding the very nature of existence.
1. Introduction
The philosophical and cosmological conundrum, “Why is there something rather than nothing?”, has captivated thinkers from diverse cultures and eras. This seemingly straightforward question grapples with the essence of existence, raising profound implications for metaphysics and the physical sciences. This inquiry has driven the earliest human civilizations’ theological, philosophical, and cosmological narratives. Ancient civilizations frequently attributed the existence of the cosmos to divine creation. In these mythological accounts, gods or primordial beings brought forth existence from a state of void or chaos, offering a theological answer to the origin of something [Eliade(1954), Armstrong(2006)]. As philosophical traditions blossomed, particularly in ancient Greece, the focus shifted from theological – creationism – to logical and metaphysical explanations. Philosophers such as Parmenides argued that “nothing” can’t exist; thus, there has always been something [Barnes(1982)]. Others, like Plato and Aristotle, sought to understand the underlying forms or causes that gave rise to the observable universe.
The dawn of modern physics brought a renewed perspective on this age-old question. With the advent of the Big Bang theory, scientists postulated a singular point of
inception for our universe, offering a tangible explanation for its genesis [Hawking(1988)]. However, the Big Bang theory itself raises further questions: What preceded the singularity? Why did it manifest in the first place? In the realm of quantum mechanics, the vacuum is not truly empty; it’s a seething sea of virtual particles popping in and out ofexistence [Zuber and Itzykson(2006)]. With its fleeting particles, this quantum vacuum further blurs the line between
“something” and “nothing”, making the central question even more mysterious. Despite advancements in modern science and philosophy, the fundamental question remains unresolved: Why is there something rather than nothing? This quest spans the domains of cosmology, quantum mechanics, theology, and philosophy, marking it as one of the most profound and enduring mysteries of human thought. Within this intricate landscape of inquiry, we introduce the Nexus Ontology
Theory (NOT), a novel approach aiming to shed light on this perennial question. While classical cosmological theories tend to address the mechanics of the universe’s evolution after its inception, they often skirt the foundational question of why the universe, or indeed anything, exists in the first place.
Quantum mechanics introduces a panorama where particles can emerge from and disappear into the void, suggesting that the boundary between existence and non-existence might be more permeable than traditionally thought [Zuber and Itzykson(2006)]. Against this backdrop emerges the Nexus Existence Theory (NOT), which aims to provide a cohesive framework that addresses the very fabric of existence. The core proposition of NOT is that existence and nonexistence are not binary or absolute states. Instead, they are intertwined facets of a higher-dimensional structure termed the “Nexus.” The Nexus is not merely a realm or space; it represents the substrate of all existence, a dynamic equilibrium between what is and what isn’t. Within the Nexus, existence, and non-existence are in a perpetual dance, influencing and being influenced by each other in patterns that give rise to the realities we perceive. Further, NOT hypothesizes that our universe is but one of many “existence wells”within the Nexus. These wells are pockets where existence is momentarily more pronounced than non-existence, akin to crests in an ocean wave. Conversely, regions dominated by non-existence could be conceptualized as troughs in this metaphoric sea. The beauty of NOT lies in its synthesis of philosophical, quantum mechanical, and cosmological insights into a unified model. It proposes a dynamic, everevolving interplay between being and non-being, suggesting that the universe’s existence is not a fixed event but a transient state within the grander Nexus framework [Ryder(1996), Penrose(2004)]. In the subsequent sections, we will explore NOT’s mathematical and conceptual underpinnings, exploring its implications and potential to reshape our understanding of the cosmos.
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Keywords: Nexus, Existence Wells, Void Reversion, Existential Energy, Cosmological Equilibrium
