Did we evolve to see reality, or are spacetime and objects just our user interface?

Area of Science:

• Cosmology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Philosophy of Science

Background:

• Spacetime is traditionally conceptualized as a passive, unchanging arena for cosmic and biological events.
• The emergence of life and consciousness within this framework raises fundamental questions about their relationship with spacetime.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the implications of evolutionary principles for our understanding of spacetime.
• To propose a revised perspective where spacetime is not merely a stage but potentially an active participant in evolution.

Main Methods:

• Conceptual analysis integrating theories from cosmology, evolutionary biology, and philosophy.
• Examination of the logical consequences of evolutionary processes on the nature of spacetime.

Main Results:

• The traditional view of spacetime as a fixed background is challenged by evolutionary logic.
• A dynamic interplay between spacetime and the evolution of complexity, including life and consciousness, is suggested.

Conclusions:

• The evolution of life and consciousness may necessitate a re-evaluation of spacetime's fundamental properties.
• Spacetime might be intrinsically linked to, or even a product of, the evolutionary unfolding of complexity in the universe.