THE SYNTHESIS

Preamble

In these materials, we combine various methods in a quest for a rational answer to the perennial question whether there is a meaning of life – and if there is – what it could be. We start by examining the origin and properties of the physical world and organic life. Science has made considerable advances in this respect, revealing, among other things, that the universe is fine-tuned: if the Big Bang, the four forces, subatomic particles and stellar objects were not very precisely tuned and synchronised – sometimes in the order of the one-millionth of their value – there would be no stars and planets – and consequently life. There are two possible explanations for this: one is that there is an infinite number of universes, in which case some must have the right properties. The other is that the universe is as it is for a purpose. Both possibilities are rational and consistent with empirical data, but neither can be conclusively proven nor disproven, so ultimately, this is a matter of one’s choice. However, the fine-tuning seems to continue within our universe, enabling the appearance of complex life, which makes the possibility of a purposeful universe worth exploring further. But a purpose must involve an intent, and intent must have its source. We argue that the source of the intent is the infinitely small point that we can call the One. If this seems far-fetched, consider that science claims that the source of the material universe is also an infinitely small point (singularity).