Stephen Wolfram thinks he may have found the theory that unifies physics: it's basically automata theory. According to his theory, the universe is basically an automaton running a simple set of computational rules. The link leads to his layman's summary of the work.
Even if this isn't how things work, it lends a completely new perspective: based on a relatively simple analysis of his idea, he derives the basics of relativity and quantum mechanics. His article makes for a mind-bending and fascinating read, but it's already a summary, and trying to do a summary of a summary here makes little sense. If you're into physics, mathematics or cosmology, have a look!
(Score: 1, Informative) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday April 16 2020, @10:41PM (1 child)
Should reaaaaally avoid Rick and Morty references when discussing actual science, it is a comedy that uses Rick and Morty as foils to mock society. In that episode you reference Rick even finds his faith in God, that shoulda been a big clue!
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday April 17 2020, @04:53PM
Maybe. But while much of what he wrote is beyond me the notion that matter can exist without space and vice versa is Rick and Morty level science IMVVVHO.