The Symbolic Physical Universe

Here is something I've been thinking about for the past few days. I am certain it is not unique to me - but then again, what is? Those who have truly pondered the majesty of the physical universe know the true meaning of feeling helpless. The gargantuan mammoth we call space is simply too awesome for the human mind to even begin to try to fathom. Everyone has pondered, at some point, whether we are the only inhabitants of this massive cosmic real-estate. For the logical-minded, it would indeed seem silly for human beings to be the only form of "intelligent" life frequenting the galaxy, let alone the universe itself. At what point, however, does the possibility of extra-terrestrial life become irrelevant, and ultimately, futile?

For the sake of mental exploration, let's assume we knew - for a fact - that we were the only intelligent life form in the ever-expanding (or finite) universe. To me, this would bring up a very interesting scenario. In that case, who's to say the physical universe is simply a physical, symbolic representation of our collective mind, or general consciousness. Given the seemingly ridiculous size of the physical universe, every single person that has ever lived, is living, and will live at some point could have their own cluster of galaxies for themselves and there would still be too much room to spare. What if humanity, as a collective whole, creates the illusion we call the universe as a platform on which to exist in? The vast amount of space out there could simply be a buffer for the conscious evolution we are yet to undergo. Granted, if even an infinitesimal fraction of that statement were true, we would ourselves be already be beyond Gods... or are we already?

As mind-boggling as the thought of quantifying the universe is, so is the thought of our origin. No offense to those who believe otherwise, but the advent of evolution can only be true up to a certain point. From that point on, all bets are off, and the paradox is as real as we are right now. We are, quite literally, impossibilities manifest. As long as that is true (and that will always be true), anything is possible. Anything.

Here's an appropriate video to soak in...