Impact of Free Will: How Much Can We Alter Universe?

[mzambani]

We know that we, as humans, with our free will, can alter/impact our earthly world, and to some extent, our solar system. How much **possibly** we can impact/alter our part of the galaxy and/or universe? Is there any role for free will in the continuity of the universe? Just wondering if there is any meaning of "will-full change" in the universe...

 

[inflector]

I suggest putting "free will" into the search engine here. You'll find there have been many prior discussions on the subject, especially in the philosophy sub-section.

 

[DaveC426913]

We know that we, as humans, with our free will, can alter/impact our earthly world, and to some extent, our solar system. How much **possibly** we can impact/alter our part of the galaxy and/or universe? Is there any role for free will in the continuity of the universe? Just wondering if there is any meaning of "will-full change" in the universe...

Well, we are making changes to the universe in a sphere that is currently about 77 light years in radius and expanding at the speed light. We won't be making changes to the universe any farther than that, faster than that.

 

[mzambani]

So it seems, from mechanics point of view, we can not impact universe much. But by exchanging information with other holders/exercisers of free will, it may be possible to bring about a larger change over time.

On the other hand, if one cares to give the Creator theory a thought, is it possible inflation was one of a kind "push" given by creator/experimentor to sustain the universe...a "nudge" to stability? There is so much speculation going on what happened at t=0 and t < 0...any thing is possible!

Any way, looks like this is not the right forum...this belongs to philosophy. Thanks for your responses.

 

[sardar]

I would say that the impact of free will on the universe is a complex and ongoing topic of study. While we know that humans have the ability to alter our earthly world and even our immediate surroundings, the extent to which we can impact our part of the galaxy or the universe as a whole is uncertain.

One potential limitation is the vastness of the universe itself. Our actions and decisions may have ripple effects that reach far beyond our immediate surroundings, but their impact may diminish as they travel through the vastness of space. Additionally, the laws of physics and the natural forces at play in the universe may limit the extent to which free will can alter the course of events.

However, it is also important to consider the role of free will in the evolution of the universe. Human consciousness and the ability to make choices may be a unique and significant aspect of the universe's development. Our choices and actions may contribute to the ongoing complexity and diversity of the universe, and could potentially play a role in shaping its future.

Ultimately, the concept of "will-full change" in the universe is a philosophical and scientific question that requires further exploration and study. While the extent of our impact may be uncertain, it is clear that our free will and choices have the potential to shape our world and contribute to the ongoing evolution of the universe.