Similarities and differences between Jamie Farnes’ paper on a unified theory of Dark Matter and Dark Energy published on December 5th, 2018 and my paper on the same topic published six years earlier. Also, a proposal of a test to falsify/confirm my hypothesis.

By Hari Kumar Nair

On December 5th, this year a paper was published on arXiv by an Oxford scientist named Jamie Farnes, which has attracted much attention. Reading the paper & articles on it, I was startled to note the striking similarities between his paper and mine that I published in July 2012. I had posted my DM/DE hypothesis on Scribd, blogged about it on my blogspot page a couple of times, created two Youtube videos, published powerpoint presentations, wrote an article on Medium on it, had online discussions with other scientists, emailed several scientists working on DM/DE. My papers on Scribd have been viewed over 50,000 times and my Youtube videos, generated about 11,000 hits. They’re all still available for scrutiny. Links are given at the end of this post.

As soon as I read the phys.org report (https://phys.org/news/2018-12-universe-theory-percent-cosmos.html) on Dr. Farnes’ paper, I wrote a blog post (noting the striking similarities) that you can find below this one. Besides emailing to Dr. Farnes, I had also tweeted to him, phys.org and a few others.
The similarities are as below:

	My hypothesis	Dr. Farnes' theory
Proposes an integrated model of both dark energy and dark matter	Yes	Yes
Proposes Gravitational Repulsion as the driving force that causes the observed effects	Yes	Yes
Proposes the continuous generation of this gravitationally repulsive substance	Yes	Yes
Proposes the presence of dark matter in halos, which hold together the galaxies	Yes	Yes

As can be seen from above, the similarities cover the gist of Farnes’ theory. However, there are some differences as well.

My model proposes the continuous creation of negative mass matter in the form of, what I call, spatial perforations. Spatial perforations are somewhat like closed 2-dimensional bubbles in 3-dimensional space. Normal matter is trapped in a closed 2-dimensional bubble, rendering the insides of the bubble (that is 3-dimensional) completely cut-off from the outsides (our 3-dimensional universe). Since the 2-dimensional bubble has a positive spatial curvature (gravity hill) with respect to our universe, they will be gravitationally repulsive with the normal matter (that causes a gravity well) in our universe. This 2-dimensional barrier enclosing the trapped 3-dimensional matter, causes this matter to be not a part of our universe, though technically within it. The only way that we can experience this trapped matter is through its (repulsive) gravitational influence on normal matter.

As an aside, I think the only defining characteristic of our universe is that it’s spatially 3-dimensional. Two points can be said to lie in the same universe if there exists an unbroken path, however long (need not be straight) that connects them which does not pass through a region that has a different spatial dimension. Thus points at the two ends of the universe separated by billions of lightyears (with no hope of light ever reaching from one point to the other considering the inflating universe) can still be of the same universe. Yet, a space that is right at the tip of our nose, but fully enclosed in a closed 2-dimensional membrane, will not be a part of our universe.

To further illustrate, if the coffee cup weighing around 600 gms that is on my table is suddenly enveloped by a closed 2-dimensional (membrane) bubble, it completely disappears from this universe. No instrument, however sophisticated will be able to detect it apart from its gravitational effect. It’s no longer a part of our universe although the 2-dimensional bubble is technically within our universe. It’s not part of our universe since any path that connects me to my cup must go through the bubble that is 2-dimensional. It literally creates a hole (or perforation) in our universe (this hole should not be confused with a black hole).

I will experience this 2-dimensional bubble that has trapped my cup only as an invisible “repulsive force cloud.” Due to the earth repelling it, this force cloud will fall up and stop at the ceiling like a helium balloon. We can know that this “force cloud” exists by observing that the ceiling is now 600 gms lighter. With respect to our universe, this force cloud has truly a negative gravitational mass.
Now, how are these spatial perforations (or 2-dimensional bubbles) created? They are created by quantum fluctuations just like elementary particle pairs are created. However, unlike the particle pairs, the spatial perforations have a longer life, since they don’t have an anti-particle that can annihilate it.

As soon as they are created, if they are near a massive body like a planet or a star, they get repelled outwards. With the stellar, planetary and galactic dynamics a good portion find their way to the outer peripheries of galaxies where they are met by the perforations that are already (created) there. These growing deposits of perforations create a soft gravity hill (like the circular hills around a crater) at the outer peripheries (galactic halos) of the galaxies. This soft shell of perforations at the periphery is what keeps the galaxy together and the outer stars from flying off. The gravity hill created at the periphery acts somewhat like the greater banking angles on highways, necessary at the outer end of turns to allow for greater vehicular speeds.
Within galaxies, these perforations will get deposited in gravitationally neutral spaces such as the Lagrange points.

As for Farnes’ model, it too proposes the creation of negative mass matter that is gravitationally repulsive and ends up at the galactic peripheries exactly like my model. But he calls his negative matter stuff as a “dark fluid.” He explains the creation of this dark fluid by “modifying Einstein’s theory of general relativity.” Besides, his dark fluid has a negative mass both gravitationally and inertially. I am very skeptical about this and don’t believe anything can have a negative inertial mass despite a recent discovery (https://news.wsu.edu/2017/04/10/negative-mass-created-at-wsu/) at Washington State University that sensationally reported the creation of ‘negative mass’ Rubidium atoms that appear to exhibit negative inertial mass properties. But if you read their report carefully, it says, “Now when the rubidium rushes out fast enough, it behaves as if it has negative mass.” Behaves as if. Thus, this is not true negative mass, but merely an illusion of it created by manipulating the spin of the rubidium atoms. It is somewhat like throwing a fast spinning top on the floor and seeing it moving towards you rather than away.

I assume, this whole confusion arose from the interpretation of the famous equation F=ma. The equation F = m × a is certainly true, but with a small change. It should rightfully be F = |m|× a. That is, only the magnitude of mass is applicable here.

I would agree the rubidium atoms had somehow acquired negative mass if they had suddenly “fallen upwards.” But I don’t think that effect was observed in the said experiment at WSU.

I also have a problem with Farnes’ labeling of his negative mass stuff as a “dark fluid.” I am not sure if he means the two words in the same conventional sense that we are all familiar with. That is, “dark” as in non-reflecting and non-emitting light, giving a black appearance. And “fluid” as in liquidy. Both these words are misleading. That’s why I don’t like the term “dark matter” either. But I can tolerate it as a placeholder term to describe its observed effects. It’s not dark but rather invisible. Invisible things are not dark but allows light to pass through unhindered. It’s not liquidy either, well, at least not per my hypothesis. I can’t imagine light from galaxies billions of light years away surviving the journey through all that unimaginably vast and dark-fluid-filled space.

When he explains the continuous matter creations by “modifying Einstein’s theory of general relativity,” I have alarm bells going off in my mind. Let me say at the forefront that I am biased against MOND and think it is complete nonsense. You don’t have to resort to MOND as an explanation for the continuous matter creation. Einstein’s equations are perfect as they are and requires no modification. My hypothesis also proposes the continuous creation of this negative mass stuff (spatial perforations or 2-dimensional bubbles). But that is through a process akin to the particles created due to quantum fluctuations. This, I think, is a far better way than tweaking Einstein’s equations as you please to explain matter creation at large scales.

A proposal of a test to falsify/confirm my hypothesis & the enormous benefit to humanity:

1. As I mentioned earlier, the negative mass stuff, like my spatial perforations (and even Farnes’ dark fluid) will deposit at the Lagrange points, where the gravitational influence of nearby bodies balances each other out. I refer to the recent discovery of Kordylewski dust clouds in the stable L4 and L5 Lagrange points of the Earth-Moon system. Each of these dust clouds is more than nine times the size of the earth. Even before the discovery, I had predicted that these Lagrange regions must be replete with spatial perforations (or “dark matter”). The discovery of the dust clouds only heightened my suspicions. The very fact that such large amounts of dust haven’t coalesced and compactified (and become large rocks) under their gravity despite being around for millions of years, points to some repulsive force that’s keeping them apart. I suspect that this is the work of my spatial perforations and that the dust is embedded on the repulsive force clouds resulting from the spatial perforations deposited there.
I propose a special probe to be sent to that region of space with a mechanism to entrap an area of empty space in the heart of L4 or L5. When the probe returns to earth, there will be a measurable loss of weight if spatial perforations exist. If it is found that there is no evidence of any negative mass stuff, then my hypothesis is wrong. On the contrary, if the presence of gravitationally repulsive negative mass is confirmed, there will be enormous benefits to humanity. Mining this vast and almost endless supply of gravitationally repulsive stuff can have such tremendous impact on architecture, transportation, aviation, etc.

2. I think primordial negative mass deposits are also present on certain points on earth. Terrestrial locations, exhibiting gravitational anomalies are possible candidates for consideration. For example, the region around Hudson Bay in Canada is a great example where there is a dip in gravity. I realize there are alternate theories explaining this gravitational anomaly, although they have not been proven. Scientists currently believe the magma convection in the Earth’s mantle, combined with a “glacial rebound,” is probably the reason for the gravitational dip around the Hudson Bay. The glacial rebound was thought to have commenced after the melting of the Laurentide ice sheet, which had covered most of Canada during the Pleistocene period. But I think, it is worth examining whether this is caused by vast tracts of primordial negative mass matter trapped under the Precambrian rock that made up the Canadian Shield. The benefits to human life, again, would be staggering.

Some Science Fiction 😊

In 2015, I self-published a science fiction novel, "The Intersection Man," in which one of my characters, a scientist, puts forward this exact hypothesis. I explain this in detail in the novel. This paves the way to the artificial creation of something I labeled, Gravitationally Repulsive Medium (GRM). The GRM thus created, causes a revolution in almost all facets of human life, from architecture to aviation and even medicine. Think of floating habitats, tethered cities rising to the thermosphere.
The success of "The Intersection Man," motivated me to write the sequel, which was published as a single novel (including the first part and two more major sections) in September 2017. However, this time, I changed the title to "Intersection Man" (without the definite article "the"). In the book, I go much further and even propose where exactly on Earth, this GRM can be found. I provide my reasons as well. More details of my novel, including reviews, Facebook page, links to Amazon (ebook & paperback) can be found at https://www.milkywaybooks.com/

Links and References:

My original hypothesis was a bit too ambitious. It tried to explain not just dark matter & dark energy but also went much further. Perhaps that may not have been a good idea.
• I had posted an article on Medium explaining my integrated DM/DE hypothesis on November 25th, 2014. You may find it here:
https://medium.com/@harikumar_23993/a-different-look-at-dark-matter-and-dark-energy-32018a92d7d1

• You can find the original paper on Scribd (also posted in July 2012) at https://www.scribd.com/document/100044584/The-Perforated-Universe-Revision-Evidence

• I had also sent emails to some scientists working in the field explaining my hypothesis. You may find the text of my email in my blog post, posted on June 18, 2014, here. It also contains some more supporting evidence:
https://www.urbanyogi.guru/2014/06/on-dark-matter.html

• A powerpoint presentation on my DM/DE idea dated March 19, 2012. Since it contains a lot of other (related) ideas as well, perhaps it would be better if you start from slide 31 onwards:
https://www.scribd.com/document/85901916/The-Perforated-Universe

• My blog post (dated July 13, 2012) containing both the video and the Scribd paper can be found at:
https://www.urbanyogi.guru/2012/07/this-new-evolutionary-model-of-universe.html

Lastly, a note to Dr. Jamie Farnes

In your article (http://theconversation.com/bizarre-dark-fluid-with-negative-mass-could-dominate-the-universe-what-my-research-suggests-107922) you have claimed this to be your new idea. I contest that claim since the gist of what you claim as “your idea” was first proposed by me back in 2012, as I have already explained. As mentioned in the beginning of this article, I had posted my DM/DE hypothesis on Scribd, blogged about it on my blogspot page a couple of times, created two Youtube videos, wrote an article on Medium on it, had online discussions on science forums, emailed several scientists working on DM/DE. My papers on Scribd have been viewed over 50,000 times and my Youtube videos, generated about 11,000 hits. They’re all still available for scrutiny. Links are given above.
In your research on this paper, you surely must have done some Google searches, and it is likely you came across my paper, like the many others who read it. Still, I am not saying you outrightly plagiarized my idea (sure, you might have independently arrived at it), but just saying I got there first. Six years before you did. Currently, I am exploring my legal options to get my due credit for this idea.

Hari Kumar Nair,
harismind AT gmail DOT com
Toronto

Startling similarities between my integrated theory on Dark Matter and Dark Energy that was first published in 2012 and a new theory published today!!

I am so excited now!

I had first published my integrated hypothesis of dark matter and dark energy titled the Perforated Universe Hypothesis in 2012. Today, I read that Dr. Jamie Farnes from the Oxford e-Research Centre has just published (today) a theory that is almost exactly identical to mine.
Here are the common elements of my hypotheses and Dr. Farnes' theory:

	My hypotheses	Dr. Farnes' theory
Proposes an integrated model of both dark energy and dark matter	Yes	Yes
Proposes Gravitational Repulsion as the driving force that causes the observed effects	Yes	Yes
Proposes the continuous generation of this gravitationally repulsive substance	Yes	Yes
Proposes the presence of dark matter in halos, which hold together the galaxies	Yes	Yes

I had even created a video that explains the hypotheses and posted it on Youtube in July 2012. I must admit, my original hypotheses was a bit too ambitious. It tried to explain not just dark matter & dark energy but also went much further. Perhaps that may not have been a good idea. You may watch the original video (posted on Youtube on July 13, 2012)  below. :

You can find the original paper on Scribd (also posted in July 2012) at https://www.scribd.com/document/100044584/The-Perforated-Universe-Revision-Evidence

My blog post containing both the video and the Scribd paper can be found at:
http://www.urbanyogi.guru/2012/07/this-new-evolutionary-model-of-universe.html

I had also sent emails to some scientists working in the field explaining my hypothesis. You may find the text of my email in my blog post, posted on June 18, 2014, here:
http://www.urbanyogi.guru/2014/06/on-dark-matter.html

I am reproducing sections of that blog post below:

Now, what is this ‘Dark Matter’ and why is it gravitationally repulsive with respect to normal matter? My understanding of General Relativity tells me that (attractive) gravity is the (negative) curvature of space-time caused by matter within our universe. Then, would it be right to assume that matter outside our universe can positively curve our space-time thus causing gravitational repulsion? Therefore Dark Matter could in essence be matter in this universe but not of this universe. To elaborate, Dark Matter could be matter contained in microscopic bubble universes within our own universe. Hence Dark Matter is both outside our universe and in our universe! They are separate universes since they are bounded by spatially 2 dimensional M brane ‘bubbles’ or perforations. Since with respect to our universe, they would be positively curved, these spatial bubbles would be gravitationally repulsive with the normal matter of our universe.

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 In summary this idea, which I call the "Perforated Universe Hypothesis" proposes an integrated explanation for Dark Matter and Dark Energy. Dark Matter as extradimensional matter trapped in "perforations" in our universe's 3 dimensional (excluding time) space, where only the gravitational effects leak through. They are wrapped in closed 2 dimensional M branes, much like fine bubbles. Since their space-time is positively curved with respect to our universe, they would be gravitationally repulsive with matter in our universe. Hence this dark matter would only be present in gravitationally neutral areas outside concentrations of matter such as stars and planets, akin to a foamy but invisible shell around planets, stars, planetary systems and galaxies. They would be exerting a "soft" repulsive force towards normal matter. This explains the presence of dark matter in the halos around our galaxy, whose repulsive push keeps the stars in the periphery within orbits inside the galaxy. Also as the repulsive force that pushes galaxies apart causing the observed accelerated expansion of the universe.

Then in 2015, I self-published a science fiction novel, "The Intersection Man," in which one of my characters, a scientist, puts forward this exact hypothesis. I explain this in great detail in the novel. This paves the way to the artificial creation of something I labeled, Gravitationally Repulsive Medium (GRM). The GRM thus created, causes a revolution in almost all facets of human life, from architecture to aviation and even medicine.
The success of "The Intersection Man," motivated me to write the sequel, which was published as a single novel (including the first part and two more major sections) in September 2017. However, this time, I changed the title to "Intersection Man" (without the definite article "the"). In the book, I go much further and even propose where exactly on Earth, this GRM can be found. I provide my reasons as well. More details of my novel, including reviews, Facebook page, links to Amazon (ebook & paperback) can be found at https://www.milkywaybooks.com/

In the following months, I also came across some more supporting evidence for my hypothesis, two of which are listed below:

1. The recent discovery of the Kordylewski dust clouds in the L4 and L5 Lagrange points of the Earth–Moon system:
   
   I had earlier proposed the accumulation of dark matter (GRM) in gravitationally neutral points such as the Lagrange points. The presence of dust clouds at L4 & L5, by themselves, may not point to dark matter, but the fact the dust has not coalesced into a large rock clump does raise questions of some repulsive force acting against the attractive gravity of such a large body of dust (each almost 9 times the size of the Earth). This is especially so since these dust clouds have been around for millions of years. With my limited resources, I tried to simulate a cloud (of well, 4-sided die, each 2 gm) in neutral space using Universe Sandbox2. Each particle (the 4-sided die) was suspended a few 100 meters away from each other. It took about 15 years (simulated) for the dies to come together. I realize that this was only a very rough simulation (may not be very good), but still, I think a proper simulation would reveal that this dust cloud (without any repulsive dark matter) should have clumped up into larger structures due to the attractive gravity. Whereas the continuous accumulation of repulsive dark matter would prevent this clumping and preserve the dust cloud's rarefied dispersion. Just like the dust particles, the dark matter too will be vulnerable to the tugs of the Earth and Moon at the peripheries of the cloud, causing a continuous transit of DM and dust in and out of the cloud.
2. The recent discovery of cosmic rays shooting up out of Antartica:
   
   While this may not be a strong supporting phenomenon, this can be explained by gravitationally repulsive dark matter. I had, in my hypothesis, proposed the creation of cosmic rays under certain conditions along with the dark matter. While this stream of dark matter, being gravitationally repulsive, would "fall up," it would tend to take with it cosmic rays as well, accounting for this phenomenon. 

Thank you,

Hari Kumar Nair

December 5th, 2018
Toronto, CANADA

"Intersection Man" sequel out now on Amazon!

Since publishing the "The Intersection Man" in 2015, I received many emails from my readers enquiring what happens after the cliff-hanger ending of the book. After much dilly-dallying, I started writing the sequel sometime mid-2016. As is often the case, the writing soon took a life of its own and in March 2017, I typed in the concluding line of the novel. I must admit, this gave me an immense sense of satisfaction. Especially since all the loose ends of part 1 was, I felt, satisfactorily resolved in the sequel.

The sequel comprised of two parts. In other words, it was a three-part novel if you include the first part that was published in 2015. I decided to split the sequel into two parts since they were set in different time periods.
The first round of editing was completed in April 2016. However, this time I decided to get some professional help for a more detailed editing. It took another five months before the complete volume of "Intersection Man" became available on Amazon. If you notice, I decided to drop the definite article, 'the' this time. "Intersection Man" is not merely the sequel but includes part 1, 2 and 3 bundled together in a single volume of 408 pages (135,000 words).
Since its publication, I have started receiving some encouraging feedback. One of which is given below:

To know more about the book, please visit the Milky Way Books website, where you can find a short synopsis. There you may read the first four chapters of the book for free. A link to the Facebook page of the book is also provided there. The Facebook page contains a ton of information and graphics related to the book. The Ebook version of the book, which you can read on your smartphone, tablet or Kindle is only $1. The paperback version can be purchased from Amazon for $17.

The Intersection Man

My latest science fiction novel now available at www.milkywaybooks.com and Amazon (paperback & Kindle).

Read the first few pages for free at www.milkywaybooks.com

Although the story is fictional, there are deep inner meanings in it for you to decipher.

A few words about the cover:
The cover of the book depicts two snakes each curved around in a circle. They are attacking each other as well as each trying to swallow their tale.
The snake-eating-its-tail is an ancient symbol, known as the 'Ouroboros' to the Greeks and is found across almost all mystical and religious traditions, known by different names. To the ancient Egyptians, it appears as a motif in the 'Enigmatic Book of the Netherworld' in the tomb of Tutankhamun. In India, this self-eating snake can be found encircling the dancing Nataraja aspect of Shiva. It is also found in Norse mythology and many alchemical treatises.
It represents the cyclic nature of the universe and each of these snakes symbolize a parallel universe the protagonist Levan Lamarr resides in.
Two such Ouroboros, one black & one white, are juxtaposed to derive yet another mystical symbol, known as the Vesica-Piscis. The Vesica-Piscis is another symbol extensively found in Christian art to depict Christ as a being living simultaneously in the two worlds of Heaven and Earth.
On a scientific/mathematical level, the image is a Venn diagram depicting the Intersection of two sets.
The central human figure is Levan Lamarr, lying in the pod of the Entangler undergoing the process of healing described in the book. It is also reminiscent of the famous Vitruvian man drawing of Leonardo Da Vinci that sets out the perfect proportions of Man.
In the book, Levan Lamarr is not just at the intersection of the two worlds, but, according to the words of the scientist, Dr. Jonah Salter "is the intersection itself".
Here's a video on the book, with much more detail. It is in HD, so please view it on full screen:

A Short Synopsis:
The year is 2025. Levan Lamarr, a former Marine, is dying of cancer. His wife, Mira, is pregnant and due to deliver their first child in a week.
He is approached by a mysterious scientist, a Dr. Salter, who offers him a chance. His device, 'The Entangler', can, in theory, reset the health of the patient to any point in the past. But in the process, it creates a Quantum Entanglement between two of Levan's bodies, each of which is in a parallel universe (according to the Many-Worlds Theory). Both bodies share a single consciousness. The entanglement is temporary and expected to last a few days.
Levan, who is cured, perceives both universes superimposed. Initially, both universes are identical until Dr. Salter causes a divergence. But a series of unexpected events follow and things go horribly wrong. Levan is finally faced with the most difficult choice any man can face.

On Dark Matter

This is the text of an email I sent to many of the leading scientists currently working on Dark Matter/Dark Energy. I had started sending similar emails since mid 2012, when I thought about the 'Perforated Universe Hypotheses'. Most did not respond, and among the few who did, some said they didn't read it since there was no 'Math', and the one who did 'quickly browse through', did not find anything wrong with my reasoning, but thought my hypotheses was 'unlikely' without elaborating why. Anyway, I thought I will post it as a Note here:

My name is Hari Kumar and I am from Canada. 

I am looking at the Dark Matter mystery more from a detective’s perspective than a scientist’s :) .

What we seem to know is that the total mass–energy of the known universe contains about 5% ordinary matter, 27% dark matter and 68% dark energy. That is to say, dark matter should account for more than 5 times the mass of normal matter that makes up the visible stuff. Yet it has not been detected on Earth even with our most sensitive dark matter detectors such as the LUX detector. Moreover, from what I have read so far, I get the idea that scientists are certain of the presence of Dark Matter in halos of galaxies, yet am I right to say that it has not yet been detected within the galaxies themselves?

Could it be possible that the LUX detectors could not detect Dark Matter simply because there isn’t any in the vicinity of our Earth? That would essentially mean that Dark Matter distribution is perhaps non uniform across our galaxy. Since it seems to be localized in galactic halos, and perhaps such regions that are gravitationally neutral (I am not sure I am using the right term here, what I mean is regions of space that have little gravitational influence from other massive bodies, like Lagrangian points) and not in the vicinity of the gravitational field of massive objects, isn't it more plausible that Dark Matter is actually gravitationally repulsive with respect to normal matter?

Hence, the place to look for Dark Matter may not be on Earth, but rather in regions of space that are beyond the gravitational influence of massive objects. Even our Sun and planets (including our Earth) may be wrapped by very soft shells of Dark Matter. Since unlike normal matter, which has a tendency to clump together at larger scales due to their gravitational attraction, Dark Matter would be much less dense and dispersed fairly uniformly in the remote intergalactic regions  of our Universe. They may be found within galaxies too, but over time they may have a tendency to ‘bubble up’ or ‘bleed out’ to the peripheries of the galaxy due to the dynamics of star motion. Thus a way to test this is to confirm by observation that the presence of dark matter within galaxies may be higher for galaxies that are further away from us. In other words, the closer the galaxy is the greater is the concentration of dark matter in its outer galactic halo and lesser within (Matter and Dark Matter will be more separated).

Now, what is this ‘Dark Matter’ and why is it gravitationally repulsive with respect to normal matter? My understanding of General Relativity tells me that (attractive) gravity is the (negative) curvature of space-time caused by matter within our universe. Then, would it be right to assume that matter outside our universe can positively curve our space-time thus causing gravitational repulsion? Therefore Dark Matter could in essence be matter in this universe but not of this universe. To elaborate, Dark Matter could be matter contained in microscopic bubble universes within our own universe. Hence Dark Matter is both outside our universe and in our universe! They are separate universes since they are bounded by spatially 2 dimensional M brane ‘bubbles’ or perforations. Since with respect to our universe, they would be positively curved, these spatial bubbles would be gravitationally repulsive with the normal matter of our universe.

The accumulation of ‘foamy’ dark matter in the peripheries (halos) of the galaxies, would in effect act somewhat like the hemispheric walls of the ‘wall of death’ acts in carnivals and circuses, where motorcyclists have to travel at greater speeds to remain circling inside the sphere and farther away from the centre. The further up they have to move, the greater the speeds they need to maintain.

The motorcyclists are like the stars at the outer periphery of the galaxy that are under the influence of the repulsive forces of the dark matter, which forces the stars to speed up to maintain the outer orbits.

In the process, these stars may lose mass due to the effects of the dark matter foam, thus causing loose clouds of extremely hot gases in the peripheries. Also these stars are likely to be much smaller than those closer to the galactic centre. These too can be checked by observation.

The foamy dark matter’s repulsive push would be proportional to the mass of the normal-matter body that it comes in contact to. Thus it is unlikely to pose much detectable resistance to smaller objects like meteorites and almost no measurable gravitational effects on light. However, bending of light due to dark matter may still be effected due to something similar to optical refraction (due to the layering of dark matter—the finer/smaller bubbles of dark matter is likely to be present closest to the surface of the massive body. The attached image of the Dark Matter Shell structure would shed more light).

This idea of dark matter as space-time perforations (or foam), may eliminate the need for a separate theory of ‘dark energy’ to explain the accelerated expansion of the universe, since the continued accumulation of repulsive dark matter would fuel the observed accelerated expansion.

Additionally, the presence of repulsive dark matter from the moment of the Big Bang can also satisfactorily explain why the entire mass of the universe did not collapse back into a Black Hole moments after the Big Bang. In fact, I think it is more plausible that the exponential expansion immediately following the Big Bang was propelled largely due to this repulsive Dark Matter than any faster than light expansion of space.

In summary this idea, which I call the "Perforated Universe Hypothesis" proposes an integrated explanation for Dark Matter and Dark Energy. Dark Matter as extradimensional matter trapped in "perforations" in our universe's 3 dimensional (excluding time) space, where only the gravitational effects leak through. They are wrapped in closed 2 dimensional M branes, much like fine bubbles. Since their space-time is positively curved with respect to our universe, they would be gravitationally repulsive with matter in our universe. Hence this dark matter would only be present in gravitationally neutral areas outside concentrations of matter such as stars and planets, akin to a foamy but invisible shell around planets, stars, planetary systems and galaxies. They would be exerting a "soft" repulsive force towards normal matter. This explains the presence of dark matter in the halos around our galaxy, whose repulsive push keeps the stars in the periphery within orbits inside the galaxy. Also as the repulsive force that pushes galaxies apart causing the observed accelerated expansion of the universe. For more details see the link below.

Additional Links and References:

•  I had first posted this (more detailed) on my Scribd site in March 2012. You may find it here:          http://www.scribd.com/doc/85901916/The-Perforated-Universe

•  I posted a revised version in July 2012, with more (what I felt was) supporting evidence and more detail. You can find it here:
  http://www.scribd.com/doc/100044584/The-Perforated-Universe-Revision-Evidence
  
  An image of the typical structure of a Dark Matter shell around a massive object is also attached.

Thank you for your patience.

Hari Kumar

After sending the above message, more evidence that supports my hypotheses has been observed:

• I have been saying all along that Dark Matter, due to its unique property of being gravitationally repulsive, forms a shell around galaxies and other massive objects. The report here (http://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/dark-matter-shell-saved-wannabe-galaxy/) describes just such a shell around the dwarf galaxy called the Smith Cloud, which scientists say protected it during a collision with the Milky Way millions of years ago. If Dark Matter were gravitationally attractive with respect to normal matter, this could not have happened, since then the Dark Matter sheath (and much of the gas in the Smith Cloud) would have been absorbed by the Milky Way (due to its gravitational attraction), during its passage through our galaxy.
• More such protective shells of dark matter around galaxies have been observed. The image below is from the Space.com (http://www.space.com/14768-dark-matter-universe-photos.html) on Dark Matter throughout the Universe:

• If the gravitational effect of Dark Matter was attractive in nature just like normal matter, they would also form black holes just like normal matter and the universe would have that much more black holes (since Dark Matter is 5 times as abundant as normal matter). But such additional Dark Matter black holes have not been observed, especially in areas supposed to be dense with dark matter. If Dark Matter were gravitationally repulsive, they can never form black holes and would agree with what is observed--black holes formed by the gravitational collapse of massive stars made of normal matter only.

The curious case of the number 153 and plane crashes

On the day following the disappearance of the Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370, I had posted on my Facebook page the strange involvement of the number 153 in five plane crashes in the last five years. How the number crept into the narrative following these crashes. The mysterious disappearance of the Malaysian Airlines flight on March 7th was also not free of 153's weird involvement. Here's my Facebook post on the same

Post by Hari Kumar.

In my previous posts, I have explained the critical significance of 153 in these times.
You may see these posts here: http://www.urbanyogi2012.blogspot.ca/2009/11/2012-secrets-revealed-chapter-3-section.html
and a video here:

153 is among the most important ascension numbers and is found in the mystical traditions of many of our religions and encoded into our sacred sites including the Pyramids of Egypt.
I don't have an answer to explain the inordinately high frequency of occurrence of this number in the media reports of plane crashes. Coincidence? Perhaps. I am not saying that 153 appeared in the news reports of all plane crashes in the last five years. But 5, I think is too much, especially when this number holds such a mystical significance. I think this number is present very much in our collective subconscious and through its appearance thus, nature is trying to give us a very important message. Something seems to be brewing and these are the reminders.
The links to the relevant news reports and some of the doubts that you may have are addressed in the comments on my Facebook page shown above.
It would be interesting if the MAS plane reappears on the 15th of March.

God, the first Atheist

God, The First Atheist by Hari Kumar

How some of the major sacred sites of Earth are aligned with Mount Kailash

Alignments of sacred sites with Mount Kailash :

Secret Symbolism

The presentation followed by the presentation with explanatory notes (in the lower window):

Secret Symbolism 

Now with explanatory notes:

Secret Symbolism Notes 

The Perforated Universe--Revision and Evidence

This new evolutionary model of the Universe that I propose attempts to explain most of the hitherto unexplained problems of astrophysics like the preponderance of matter over antimatter, the observed accelerated expansion, dark matter & dark energy through one elegant theory involving multiple dimensions.
It is a significant revision of my last proposal and also provides substantial observational evidence that strongly supports my hypothesis.

This is the 4th Part of my 'The Secret of Secrets' series of videos.



The Perforated Universe -- Revision and Evidence

The Perforated Universe

A new integrated hypotheses on the universe and its evolution that explains its observed accelerated expansion, dark energy, dark matter, preponderance of matter over antimatter in our universe, the Pioneer anomaly, multiple universes and multiple dimensions.



This also sheds more light on my two previous "The Secret of Secrets" series of videos. Hence this can be considered Part 3 of "The Secret of Secrets."

The Scribd link:

The Perforated Universe

A Dream or a Premonition?

It is just about a dream I had and what happened after. You are free to draw your own conclusions.

On the 2nd of December, early morning, I suddenly saw a dream which was very vivid.

This is the dream.

I am in a beach. It was a sunny and clear day. On one side of the beach there were vendors selling trinkets. There were people at the beach but it was not crowded. From the people and vendors, I feel it was somewhere in Latin America, but I am not sure.

All of a sudden I see a huge mushroom cloud forming at a distance on land. People panic and start running thinking it was a nuclear explosion somewhere inland. The mushroom cloud grew to an enormous size and quickly approached us.

And to everyone’s astonishment, giant alien space ships began emerging from the mushroom cloud.

It was then that I distinctly heard the 5 words coming from the sky. The first 3 that were together were “March Alien Invasion”.

The other two, which also came together, were ones that I did not understand. It said “Gloroh Bosoh”.

And then I woke up and immediately asked my wife who was already awake, to write down the words, lest I forget.

Later that evening, I casually Googled the words, “Gloroh Bosoh”.

Google returned the results saying ‘Did you mean: glory bush’ in the first line and displayed a list of links containing the words, ‘Glory Bush’.

I clicked on a Wikipedia link, which was one of the topmost.

It led to the Wikipedia page titled Tibouchina (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tibouchina), which seemed to be a plant also known as ‘Glory Bush’.

But what I found interesting was a line saying “All Tibouchina species are considered noxious weeds in Hawaii because of their high potential for being invasive species”

Invasive Species. Hmmm.

I clicked on the link that said “Invasive Species” (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invasive_species).

The first thing that caught my eye in the page that followed were the words "Invasive Alien Species". Hmmm. This is getting more interesting. Of course, I know that here they are speaking in a biological sense and does not mean anything from outer space. Nevertheless, I found the words that appeared in my dream leading to “Invasive Alien Species”, which was perfectly relevant to the context of my dream, strangely synchronistic. It seemed as though some entity is trying to tell me something. Is it trying to warn me of an alien invasion in coming March?

Something even more strange happened the next day. I googled the same words, “Gloroh Bosoh” once again. But to my surprise this time I got a completely different set of links leading to pornographic sites. As though someone controlling the internet, didn’t want me to follow the links to the Wikipedia page on Glory Bush and subsequently to alien invasion.

Then I went back to the original Wiki page on Glory Bush. So these plants are native to rainforests of Mexico, the Caribbean, and South America, especially Brazil. South America…Is it where it’s gonna start? If it’s gonna happen…

The picture of the flower seemed familiar. For some reason I was reminded of the strange murals at Denver airport. Particularly this one.

I notice that a similar looking flower is also shown (circled in red above). Beneath the jaguar in the picture.

In the background the girl in the blue dress seems to be holding a map of a country. The outline seems similar to that of Peru (if it is tilted backwards by 90degrees). Peru, as you may know, is an extremely important place as far as the UFO phenomenon is concerned.

I may be making big leaps here, but somehow I feel it is like a jig saw puzzle falling into place.

Again I am not saying that an Alien invasion is going to happen in March, possibly first somewhere in Latin America. But if something similar does happen, I have this distinctive feeling that even if it is first portrayed as an “invasion”, it will finally be for the benefit of all humanity. The mushroom cloud could be symbolic to the initial feeling of fear that is bound to arise immediately following the event.

I see an open and large scale contact with a peaceful higher intelligence inevitable prior to the Dimensional Shift.

I was reluctant to disclose this to anyone initially. After all it could be just a dream and nothing more. But the intensity of this feeling that something big is impending has been growing day by day. Moreover, the related synchronicities seem to suggest that it is more than "just a dream". I leave the reader to make a conclusion.

Much Love and Light,

Hari

The Secret of Secrets — Part 2

The Science and Signs of the Shift

The Science of the Shift

In March, this year two American scientists, Jonas Murieka & Dejan Stojkovic proposed a radical hypothesis, in which they suggested the early universe contained fewer spatial dimensions than the three we see today. Known as the Vanishing Dimension Hypothesis, they suggested that immediately following the Big Bang, the Universe had only one spatial dimension plus one dimension of Time. In other words, the extremely hot universe of that period was only a line. According to them, at some point as it cooled, a second spatial dimension appeared and it became a plane. Then after further cooling and expanding, at some point the third dimension of space also appeared and it became the four dimensional universe as we see today. And interestingly, it also proposes that some time in future, our four dimensional Universe could even shift into a 5 dimensional Universe consisting of 4 dimensions of space and the 1 dimension of time!

This hypothesis resolved many problems in Cosmology such as the universe’s accelerated expansion, incompatibility between Relativity and Quantum mechanics, dark energy, Higgs boson etc. There was also some experimental evidence supporting their hypothesis. However, the scientists were unsure of when this Shift from a lower dimensional universe to a higher dimensional universe occurred. They suspected that it had to do with the energy levels passing a threshold.

While I think that this hypothesis is perhaps the most elegant and satisfactory explanation of the evolution of our universe and even its possible future, I would like to propose an alternative as to how exactly this Shift from a lower dimensional to a higher dimensional universe is triggered. I am not convinced that it is the energy levels of the universe that determine when a dimensional shift occurs. While a dimensional shift is a universal phenomenon (that is, it takes place simultaneously over the entire universe), energy levels are localized and vary from region to region. Hence energy levels triggering a universal Shift is unlikely.

I think a universal Shift from a lower to a higher dimension is triggered when the expanding universe closes in on itself and merges with the higher dimensional space that it encloses. For instance, a two dimensional (1 space + 1 time) “line” universe, expands in both directions. But there are minuscule imperfections to its trajectory of expansion. These imperfections ultimately contribute towards a curvature to this expansion and eventually the two ends of this “line” universe meet. It is at this point the “line” universe merges with the closed 3 dimensional (2 space + 1 time) space that it now encloses and spontaneously upgrades itself to an additional spatial dimension. Needless to say, all matter within it also becomes 3 dimensional, since at the most fundamental levels, matter is just a manifestation of space, like the waves in an ocean.

It would be worth noting that even String theory predicts 11 dimensions to space-time, the seven extra dimensions of space are too tiny and “curled up” in our present universe to have any impact. So a shift to a higher dimension would involve one of the curled up spatial dimensions becoming suddenly unwound and manifest.

The expansion doesn’t stop here. The planar universe thus formed again continues to expand. Again, the expansion curves in on itself and the planar universe merges with the four dimensional space (3 space + 1 time) that it encloses and the spontaneous upgrade to our current four dimensional universe happens.

We are at this point now and our four dimensional universe has been observed to be expanding. And the expansion is known to be accelerating. As in the previous instances, this expansion will, at one time in the future, close in on itself. The extremities of our universe will all come together. It is then that our spontaneous Shift into the fifth dimension happens.

The Signs of the Shift

I am not going to address the question as to when exactly this will happen, since I do not know. A billion years in the future? A thousand years in the future? 2012? Maybe. But I think the One Consciousness that inhabits the deepest fold of our being, that is the exact same in you, me and everyone else, knows of this moment. It is now communicating to us through innumerable signs. To prepare us for our future. Therefore, I think the Shift is imminent. It will happen in our lifetime and in the blink of an eye.

And what are these signs? One of the most enduring signs of the Shift is the Ouroboros and its many variants prevalent in almost every ancient culture, ranging from the Egyptian, Indian, Mayan, Aztec, Alchemy, Norse, Greek and Gnosticism to name a few. Yes, these signs have been there for ages but only now their message is being revealed. There have been interpretations to it being a representation of the cyclical nature of the universe, which is also true. The Shift, ultimately is cyclical in nature, ascending through worlds of higher and higher dimensions before everything collapses back to a point of zero dimensions, where even time does not exist…And again the cycle starts anew.

The Ouroboros is clearly a spectacular representation of the Shift, the extremities of the serpent that represent the universe meeting at a point triggering the universal ascension to the next higher dimension.

Even at the most mundane levels of our existence this transition is represented in the wedding ring that is worn on the day of marriage, which marks the transition of an individual’s life from being single to becoming a couple. The light-filled diamond at the centre of the ring is the meeting point, the point of the Shift.

The other signs are the crumbling of the old hierarchies and paradigms that is happening all around us. The Earth and Solar changes that are happening at this very moment. The many secrets that are suddenly being revealed.

The Shift and After

Will we survive the Shift? If so, will we be the same and what would life be like in the five dimensional world?

We will certainly survive the Shift, since we, essentially, are immortal beings. To be more accurate, we are the Creator and the Created. We are all the gods that have ever been imagined. We are One. A Single Immortal being having seven billion experiences. So there is nothing to fear. Let it go with the Flow. Realize this Truth for it alone will liberate the I that is in you.

In 5 d universe, our form will be completely different. We will be much less dense. Even now a part of our intangible selves, like the mind and thoughts reside in higher dimensions. In 5 d universe, our minds will still be in higher dimensions and hence still be intangible, but it will be far easier to communicate mentally. In fact all communications will be mental. Compared to the current world, the opening up of one more spatial dimension will render our freedoms to be multiplied many times over. Abundance would be the norm and our light filled forms will have the capacity to manifest. Our food would be light and nothing else. We will still have a lighter DNA, though composed of Carbon 7 that can directly interact with and absorb light. Carbon 7 in the 5 d universe will be stable. Money and technology would be redundant and hence meaningless.

Will every single person in the current world, ascend, you ask? It is a difficult question to answer, since it is a choice of the individual to merge in to the lighter realm of 5 d or to continue his addictions which he or she refuses to let go. Although this universe will cease, there are multiple universes of 4d and lesser that is willing to accommodate such souls and let them continue their addictions.

How then can one guarantee a place in the 5 d world? Realize that there is no Separation between you and anyone else. Love others and thus Love yourself unconditionally. Serve without thought, intention or pretension. Be simple.

It is an indescribably beautiful world that awaits us. We would be beauty manifest. Let us prepare to ascend.

On suicide: Some questions for Atheists

I am aware that this has been asked many times before. In fact I did google it and found several forums discussing the very same issues. However, no one I came across, addressed the issues comprehensively and with the seriousness it deserved.
Before I present the issues, which you probably would have guessed by now, I would like to disclose a few things about myself, just to put things in their proper perspective. Though I was born a Hindu, in the past few years I have slowly outgrown such defining labels. In any case, it doesn’t bother me whether I am called a Hindu or not since Hinduism, the way I have understood it, is not really a religion. Not being a Hindu, does not make me an atheist or an agnostic or whatever. I am just a person, that is all. A fifty year old person. I don’t belong anywhere, and there in essence lies my freedom.
Not belonging doesn’t mean I don’t have opinions and views. If it’s any consolation, my views on Nature and Reality are perhaps somewhat close to the Atheist viewpoint (as I have gleaned from various sources). I admire the atheist’s capacity for rational discourse, though I feel they often don’t take their own arguments far enough (I will explain that shortly). Like atheists, I don’t believe in a supreme being that feeds on prayers and defecate all sorts of punishments on us, “sinful” mortals. If at all there is such a being somewhere, I don’t believe it has any interest whatsoever in the affairs of the denizens of this insignificant speck of dust in this seemingly endless cosmos. Like you (the atheist), I believe in evolution, I greatly value Science and seek scientific explanations wherever possible, but I also understand its limitations. But unlike you, I don’t dismiss outright, ideas that do not sit well with mainstream Science. It is a sad trend that I often see in Science today. Something, I am sure will stifle its own growth.
Now that you have a sense of my mind, I will come to the serious problem that I see in Atheism. The crux of my disagreement with the Atheist idea lies in your belief that you cease to exist upon death. That life as we know it is just a brief journey from non-existence to non-existence (when your destination is certain and inevitable, wouldn’t you rather reach there as fast as possible, before the journey loses its appeal and tires you out?) That ultimately, each of us are in this hopelessly one-sided game of chess with Death. Sooner or later, the icy hands of Death will claim our King. So the most rational and sensible thing to do seems to be a “strategic exit”. To resign the game early, when you are playing well, because you know that you are not going to win.
If I had been the average atheist like many of you, I probably would have happily killed myself by now (which would of course make me not average). I am fifty, I am honestly really happy and contended. I have a wonderful family, fantastic health, a lovely wife and two great children, a great job, no debt. I am indeed “blessed” and this is the right time to die! Why? Well, who knows, I might get cancer or a stroke and suffer extreme pain and discomfort and be a burden to my family and then die. I just read that statistically, heart disease (1 in 6 chances), cancer (1 in 7) and stroke (1 in 28) are among the most likely causes of death. Death from motor vehicle accidents (1 in 85) is also not far behind. We all know that the more you age, the greater the chances of you suffering from heart disease/cancer/stroke and then dying. Worse, what if you become disabled and need help even to kill yourself? You never know what misfortune awaits us tomorrow. On the other hand, death is no misfortune, it is an inevitability. The sooner you do it, the better. Of course, you may argue that your loved ones may suffer. They will. For a week, a month, a couple of years at the most. Then they will get over it. In any case, why should you care, since anyway they too are going to die? At this point, let me affirm that I am not in the least advocating atheists who believe in post-death-nonexistence (hereafter referred to as PDN, which I think most if not all atheists do accept as true) to kill themselves. I am merely pointing out, in my opinion, the fallacy of their belief, concluding by logical reasoning that suicide is the best strategic option such people (who believe in PDN) have.
To me, this belief in PDN, is the most self defeating idea of atheists.
Let me give a structure to this argument:
The Premise: Most, if not all, atheists believe that living things do not exist before birth and after death. That is, apart from the physical body that quickly breaks down and returns to the elements, nothing survives upon death.
The argument for suicide:
1. Suffering is a reality (yes, it is a Buddhist idea. And I maybe closest to being a Buddhist, if anything. But Buddhism itself is generally considered Atheistic). There is no denying that.
2. Death and the subsequent non-existence is an inevitability. But pain/discomfort/depression are entirely avoidable if we choose to kill ourselves when we are happy and healthy.
3. Suicide can be planned and be painless and quick. Thus it is the only guaranteed cure for suffering.
4. The more you age, the more likely you will suffer loneliness, depression, pain, disease and discomfort. You become unproductive and a burden to others and to the system. The faster you die and return to nonexistence, the less you suffer (and then die into non-existence).
5. Not that it matters, but socially, too, it is a responsible decision. It is a well known fact that the older generation is a strain on the resources of a nation. Let’s face it, the medical costs alone to keep this age group alive are a waste of public money. Before you feel disgusted with the previous statement and ask me whether I feel the same way about my aged parents, please read through till the end.
In a preemptive effort, I am putting forth below, atheist’s arguments (within quotes) against suicide and examining them for their worth:
1. “Although nonexistence surely follows death, death by itself need not be inevitable. Science might one day discover means to overcome death and disease, permitting us to live healthily forever. Therefore suicide is unnecessary.”
Let us examine this argument: Although I think it highly improbable that Science will ultimately conquer death, for a moment let us assume that scientists do find this elixir of everlasting life. That means babies are being continuously born (you can’t infringe on the right of people to have children), but people don’t ever die. I think I don’t need to tell you how this would impact global population and resources. Let us assume we do find a temporary solution by colonizing the Moon and even Mars. Then what? When the population levels reach breaking point everywhere, what do we do? Where do we go? The nearest star, Proxima Centauri, is 4.2 light years away. If we manage to build a space ship that can achieve an average velocity of at least 3 times the maximum speed of the Helios (the fastest manmade object ever), it would take this space ship more than 6,000 years to reach Proxima Centauri! And the chance of finding an Earth like planet circling the star at the right size and at the right distance with the right ingredients (Oxygen, water etc) is itself remote. Meanwhile on Earth/Moon/Mars conditions would be extremely bad. We may live forever, but we would still need food and space. It’s a strange irony that with everlasting life, Humanity is doomed!
2. “Life is too beautiful to commit suicide.”
Yes, life is “beautiful” when everything is going well. When you are healthy, you have money, you have love then life is beautiful. But when things go wrong—and they usually do—life can be a nightmare. Besides, what is beauty but a lie cobbled up by our brain. People say live to experience the wonder of life. The exhilaration of a sunset, the joyousness of seeing a baby’s smile are reason enough to live. But a scientist knows that all these experiences are merely chemical reactions in our brain. They are all transitory and ultimately have no meaning. Certainly not enough to suffer life’s unfortunate consequences.
3. “We have a responsibility to our loved ones/society/betterment of humanity. Committing suicide doesn’t sound right. It is immoral and illegal.”
When they (loved ones etc) too are going to die into nonexistence, what responsibility are we talking about? When one dies and ceases to exist, the universe, as far as he/she is concerned also ceases to exist. The atheist who believes in PDN is only fooling himself when he says he has a social/familial responsibility. He has no responsibility whatsoever. Everyone is going to die, the sun will turn into a red giant and swallow Earth one day, so what if a terrorist kills a thousand people in a neighboring city or a priest continues to sodomize his altar boys. Everything is going to be forgotten and everyone is going to die. I know I am being nihilistic, but it is true that ethics, justice and morality are only human constructs that ultimately have no meaning. Do you find any meaning in Nature? When the tsunami killed thousands, did you find any meaning in that act of nature? So the only sensible thing is to live a life that brings you the maximum pleasure (be it a hedonistic lifestyle or that of a serial killer) and end it quickly. Talking about humanist and social responsibility ultimately contradicts the belief in PDN. Thus Secular Humanism too, which tries to define itself in terms of ethics, justice and the search for truth (whatever that means) through science and reason becomes a cruel joke. Yes, suicide may be immoral or illegal, but why must you care? Once you end it all, “truth”, knowledge, morality, justice, ethics and every other excuse for cowardice ends with it.
4. “We must live to understand nature/the universe. Study science. Explore the cosmos.”
Why? When Nature that wraps around us and constantly inputs us with its visions of grandeur, is as perishable as us, why must we study it? Like I said, the universe, for all intents and purposes, ceases to exist (for us), the moment we cease to exist, why must we waste our time studying it? If PDN is true, all the so called “knowledge” we gained is extinguished the moment we cease to exist.
Moreover, our study of this universe cannot be done without our brain and our sense organs. But the truth is that our senses collude with our brain in fabricating a reality that exists only within the dark and mushy environs of our brain. For instance, something so ubiquitous as the colors we see all around us in reality do not exist, but is the fabrication of our brain. So when the brain together with our senses constantly lies to us about the reality that is around us, how reliable would our “study of the universe/nature” be? What is the use of such a study, whose reliability itself is in question?
What if the Universe itself is another big lie, created by none other than You? Yes, You, the observer. The solipsistic idea that the observer alone exists is one that is impossible to disprove. The mind of the solitary observer suspended in a dimensionless (?) universe of inky blackness forever subjecting itself to a reality of its own making. Perhaps this dimensionless mind itself is the universe, trying to understand itself. To beat off the Loneliness, it deludes itself and continuously reinvents reality. It fabricates Time and this dynamic sphere of perception within which it is cocooned in. What a small and simple mind-universe, perhaps carved in shape by the Razor of Occam (;-))! If this is true, this cocoon is the greatest of all intoxicants! Maybe even Time does not really exist, the memory of the last instant may itself be an imprinted lie. So these pixelated ideas were authored by none other than you, for you to disagree and dismiss as ridiculous nonsense. But you don’t have the proof. No, you don’t.
5. “If at all anyone must commit suicide, it is the theist, since he believes that death liberates him and takes him to God. But for an atheist, he has only one chance in life and therefore must live life to the fullest and experience it till its natural end.”
In every religion, suicide is a mortal “sin”. Life, according to most religions, is the greatest gift from “God”. It is as sacrosanct as the “God” that gifted it. Ending it artificially has dire consequences to the soul after life, according to most religious texts. So the argument that suicide takes the theist back to “God” makes no sense. But for an atheist who is not bound by any “dire consequences” after death, he can indeed live life to the fullest, until he faces the risk of pain and suffering or gets tired of it. It’s pointless to risk age, disease and suffering, when the alternative solution stares you in the face.
6. “Suicide is an act of cowardice. If I commit suicide, that means I am a coward. I am not a coward, so I will not commit suicide.”
If suicide is cowardice, then bravery is foolishness. The argument is much the same as before: why must you suffer the high risk of pain, disease, disability, discomfort, depression, old age etc and then pass into nonexistence when you can do it without going through all that hassle? When there is no chance of winning the war, wouldn’t you rather raise the white flag? Suicide, as I mentioned before, is a strategic exit. I would rather be called a coward than foolish. Although atheists, I understand, are divided on the issue, I believe they are generally more supportive of the idea of Euthanasia than religionists, since they don’t believe in the sanctity of life. If they can support suicide for the terminally ill, why not support suicide for the risk of being terminally ill? Life itself is a terminal illness. How much pain is unbearable before it qualifies for Euthanasia?
7. “Human beings have innately a survival instinct. We are programmed to survive as much as possible. Committing suicide will be going against that survival instinct.”
Well, nonexistence is not “survival”. If you believe in PDN, you know you are not going to survive. So the question of survival instinct does not arise.
8. “The truth is I am scared of death. I would rather suffer all the pains of age and disease than willingly jump into that dark and unknowable hole.”
This is probably the most honest answer and hence the one that deserves most respect. Everyone is scared of death. Everyone has experienced some form of pain and suffering in their life and overcome them. But no one has come back from the dead. But if death is just a gate to nonexistence and we have indeed been nonexistent before birth, then why must we fear death? We are just going back to where we came from.
I think I have addressed most of the arguments against suicide. I welcome you to propose any other arguments against suicide that I may have missed. I will try to address them as much as I can.
Now I will attempt to explain my reasons for believing in an unborn and therefore immortal component of our selves that would survive death. I must admit I don’t have an iota of “proof” for the existence of such a thing. But I think I can theoretically explain, standing within known scientific boundaries.
Scientists have no trouble accepting ideas of multiple universes and higher dimensions. String theory suggests there could exist parallel universes alongside our own. The Many-Worlds theory also proposes such parallel universes which are unobservable. In Mathematics we have the celebrated Incompleteness Theorem, which proves that all logical systems are essentially “incomplete,” in that there are statements (that are true) within it that are unprovable staying within the boundaries of that system. In order to prove these statements it is necessary to step outside the system (thereby creating a larger system with its own unprovables) and use rules and axioms external to the system. In other words, unprovable truths, unobservable worlds that exist simultaneously with/within our own are all scientific/mathematical possibilities generally endorsed by the bulk of mainstream scientists. But the reason I am dismayed is the duplicity among these scientists (especially of the atheist cadre) when faced with concepts such as an immortal soul (I hate to use that word). Or even the concept of a God (I hate using this word even more). How easily they dismiss such ideas without examining if they can be accommodated within science! To me, it is a classic case of cognitive dissonance on the part of the atheist scientist, which they constantly accuse the theist of suffering from. Why not just accept such concepts as unprovable and move on? The agnostic position is far more sensible than the hoarse war cries of the new (and growing) breed of antitheists.
I may not believe in a “God”. But I don’t believe, not because there is no proof, but because I don’t believe in the accepted definition and attributes of such a being. For instance, I don’t believe that “God” (if at all it exists) must be “good”. It must be neither “good” nor “bad” or both equally (which probably means the same). I believe that if such a being exists, it must span all dimensions, all multiverses and all possibilities and thereby making this being essentially unprovable and unknowable. Yes, we may have no use for such an impersonal, mute, blind and apathetic “God” who does not listen to our prayers or intervenes in our lives. But if there is a scientific concept that hypothesizes the existence of a Super Universe within which all imaginable universes exist, which is both “complete (immanent) and incomplete (transcendent)” simultaneously, that Super Universe could satisfy this definition of “God”. I don’t deny that it is identical to the concept of the Acosmic and Absolute “Brahman” found in the panentheistic Vedas and Upanishads or even the Monad in Greek philosophy. The object of study of both the mystic and the scientist is ultimately and essentially this “God”/Super Universe. However there are two critical differences between the spiritual mystic and non-spiritual scientist:
(1) the mystic attributes a Consciousness to this Super Universe and calls it “God” or Brahman. The scientist does not, since there is no “proof”. The “burden of proof” takes on a whole different meaning here. It may be a shocking statement, but I think “proof” is indeed a burden that science could have been less reliant on.
(2) the mystic tries to realize this Consciousness (of the Super Universe) within him, whereas the scientist tries to understand this Super Universe. The mystic internalizes that which is also outside him, whereas the scientist externalizes that which he is also a part of. Both goals have their inherent and impossible handicaps. The scientist’s goal is doomed to failure for he can never understand this unknowable and unprovable entity. He is burdened by his methods, his tools and his intellect. All imperfect and with a very limited reach. The mystic’s position is certainly far better than the scientist’s. Mysticism begins where science can go no further. The thinking mystic, bottled in his physical body, is initially unsure whether he has achieved this realization. This sense of Equality with the Super Consciousness … the Becoming. Like the space shuttle that jettisons the rocket boosters for it to reach greater heights, the mystic must finally jettison the tools that launched him into this quest—the body, the ego, the mind. So in a sense, even the mystic’s goal is unattainable as long as he is encased in the physical world. The monistic/Advaitic (Tat Tvam Asi) approaches to realize this Absolute only provides at best a momentary simulation of this Ultimate Reality. That is perhaps as much Man can possibly attain. But this, in a way, is quite an achievement.
The closest analogy to this all-pervading Consciousness/Super Universe that is both “complete and incomplete” is the mathematical concept of zero and infinity merged into one, giving rise to the Infinite Nothingness. Zero is within all numbers (immanence) and Infinity is beyond all numbers (transcendence). Even the countless universes are merely waves of locality (that eventually cancel each other out) embedded in the boundless ocean of this Nothingness. Emptiness—the stuff of all Matter and Thought. And when the mind returns to this Emptiness, the mystic gets a glimpse of this Absolute Reality.
I believe it was Galileo who said that Mathematics was the language with which God has written the universe. Today Mathematics is the backbone on which scientists base their various theories of the universe. I think Mathematics is not just the language of "God", but it is "God"/Super Universe. But that doesn’t mean one can understand God through Mathematics. The concept of the Infinite Nothingness is the most elemental of all Mathematical concepts. Yet it is also the most unknowable. It is not a coincidence that many of the expressions involving only Infinity and Zero are of the indeterminate form, that is, the values are unknowable. Such simple mathematical expressions such as 0/0, 0 to the power of 0, 1∞, ∞ − ∞, ∞/∞, 0 × ∞, and ∞ to the power of 0 are all indeterminate. It is where this Absolute Consciousness draws an impenetrable veil. Take the case of 0/0. If you ask Mathematicians what is 0/0, some will say it is meaningless, some will get angry and say not to ask such “foolish questions”, and the wise ones will simply say they do not know, since it is indeterminate. It is neither a foolish question, nor is it meaningless. It is just indeterminate, or to be more precise, it could take on any value (0/0 means 0 can be taken out of 0 to leave 0 any number of times). But Man, in his vanity does not like to admit being stumped by an expression so elemental in its simplicity. The Ultimate Truth, perhaps, is not too complex for the mind of Man, but of such an elemental simplicity that it is impossible to comprehend.

It is interesting to note that such indeterminacy is not just prevalent in the abstract world of Mathematics, but also at the very fundamental levels of physical reality, such as Quantum Indeterminacy. I am not going into this at length since a google search can provide you any amount of detail.
Sorry for this unnecessary digression that perhaps revealed my “unpalatable” beliefs. Call me a Hindu Atheist (no, it is not an oxymoron; Atheism is a very valid school of thought within the diverse philosophies that come under the vast umbrella of what is commonly understood as Hinduism) or whatever. The Sankhya school of thought, to which I have a particular affinity, is intrinsically atheistic. Unlike in the west, the lines between Atheism and Theism is very fuzzy among eastern philosophies. And it probably does not adhere strictly to the western connotations of these words. Thus Hindu Atheism is only an approximation of an idea that is, to me, far more liberating than its western equivalents such as Secular Humanism. I will let that comment beg questions and return to the topic…

Now, back to the main issues. The question of this undying component of our selves is also similar. In order for it to be unobservable, it could be of a higher dimension than our own spatially three dimensional plane of existence (I am excluding the dimension of time—even if it is another aspect of space — for convenience). The three dimensional “footprint” of this four (say) dimensional entity within us could be too minute to be observed. Our minds, which we are aware of, could be an aspect of this immortal consciousness. For instance, it is synonymous to flatlander people in a two dimensional universe possessing three dimensional consciousness. If the flatlander’s two dimensional universe is finite but unbounded, it would perhaps resemble the surface of a sphere. By extension, our own three dimensional universe, if finite and unbounded, would perhaps be the 3 dimensional skin of a four dimensional universe, which in turn could be wrapping around a five dimensional universe… Who knows?
Thus we ourselves are “incomplete” systems in this perceivable three dimensional world since aspects of us lie in parallel worlds of higher dimensions. Who knows, our 3d bodies could be the souls of flatlanders and our souls could be the bodies of beings in a 4d universe and their souls… Of course, this all just wild theory, I have no “proof” whatsoever, since in any case, it is unprovable.
The important thing is the belief in an immortal aspect of our selves completely changes the bleak landscape PDN had created. Though it does not necessarily proscribe suicide, it gives more meaning to life or, to be more precise, the “experience” in life. Experience no longer is “just a chemical reaction in our brain”, since it has a non-physical component. Thus barring the lone “experience of suicide” (suicide becomes counter-experience, since it ends life, the only vehicle of experiences) all experiences are priceless and equal. Every single experience in every single world (of various dimensions) becomes the currency of this immortal self, or soul (for want of a better word). The source of its richness and the cure of its Boredom. Thus, in a sense, every experience (and the associated action/inaction) is equally valuable, be it causing/ordering/witnessing a mass genocide or the slight discomfort of a blocked nose. On death, this soul takes back only these imprinted experiences to be born again, perhaps in a different universe of a different dimension, or even in the same household. It must be born again, since experiences are themselves an overwhelming addiction. The more it experiences, the more it wants to experience. Complete imprinted experiences on the skin of this immortal self as complete encoded information on the boundaries of a holographic universe. Though a matter of speculation, it makes sense to assume that the nature of these imprinted experiences determine the world of the soul’s next manifestation. Especially since that is the only thing it gains from life. Yes, call it Karma, or whatever, but it seems to have an intrinsic sense of justice to it. Although it appears as a just law, I personally don’t want to believe in an outerworld that has laws. There are no laws. Not even one. And Karma is not a law at all. It is just the product of a Desire. The soul wants to try out everything! It is like a child in a fairground. It wants to try out ALL the rides! High up in the Ferris wheel, it spies the neighboring Rollercoaster and see the people in it screaming their heads off. The moment it comes out, it heads straight to the Rollercoaster! Unlike the child, who is prone to accidents, the soul knows that it cannot be harmed by any physical body that it momentarily possesses. In one life it may occupy the body of a serial killer. It watches the intense pain of his victims and is dying (no pun intended) to experience it. Although this appears to display a fallacy of sequence, when you consider the Many-Worlds model of the universe, this problem is resolved. In a sense it is the lone Electron in the One-Electron Universe. Moving through Time and Space in order to experience Everything! Yes, in a sense, there is only a single Soul. Call it the Vedantic Atman (it is interesting to note how Atman and Atom share common syllables although the latter’s etymology is understood to be Greek) or whatever. Thus Feynman’s One-Electron Universe appears to be a striking analogy of the Atman-Brahman unity. In Atman/Brahman too we see the same complete/incomplete, immanent/transcendent, zero/infinity duality. And if we marry this One-Soul universe with the solipsistic idea explained earlier we get a reality composed of multi bubbles of perception in a sea of Infinite Nothingness. Each bubble representing the boundary of perception around every being (which in essence is a single soul), in this and every other universe. So the Moon may not be there when no one is looking at it! But whether the Moon is there or not, the most important consequence of this is One is All. Or in other words:
We. Are. All. One. And. The. Same.
Of course, it is not my idea. To those of you who are not familiar: this is a very ancient idea. The significance of the One-Soul idea is the meaning it gives to Love. In the commerce of experience, it is good to give and receive something that is pleasant. And Love fits the bill perfectly as a pleasant commodity. Also Service and Compassion and other such things. Because the Giver and Receiver are one and the same. Thus when you love someone, you are only loving yourself. It is indeed a valid idea and a “humane” interpretation. But ultimately, there is no good or evil in this world. There are only events and experiences. The person who knows this may also experience disease, pain, suffering and old age. But he is not moved by them for they are merely shades of color on a movie screen. Only experiences — silver coins in the sac of his soul. So he lives his life according to his nature that is Simplicity. He attains the ability to mutely observe all the vicissitudes that his body experiences. Suffering and pleasure becomes equal to the spectator that he has become. Thus this idea of a deathless soul does not contravene an atheist/agnostic viewpoint but only enriches it.