Meaning in the Multiverse @ Weller Book Works It is a paradigm to think about the universe as more a system of processes than as a collection of point particles and fields and energies, self-described futurist, engineer and author Justin Harnish writes on his blog. Where a material universe has to separate brains from mind, a computational universe offers a means by which consciousness could be another parallel process–one just not yet understood and so not
yet describable by humans.
This notion fuels Harnish s book
Meaning in the Multiverse: A Skeptic s Guide to a Loving Cosmos. In part, it s an attempt to banish the oppositional notions of understanding the universe scientifically, and seeking transcendent meaning, as well as eliminating the sense that being a tiny speck in an unimaginably vast cosmos renders you insignificant. Through the notion of all-natural meaning, Harnish attempts to offer a sense of individual value and significance as part of a grand computa
Wasatch Mountain Film Festival
Over the past year, folks have been taking every chance possible to get outside and enjoy the unique opportunities afforded to us by the Utah landscape. Perhaps that s given us all a deeper appreciation for outdoors life in Utah. And we ve also developed a deeper appreciation for the ability of streaming technology to let us enjoy movies at a time when theaters weren t the safest places to be.
Just like the 2021 Sundance Film Festival and many other film festivals nationwide, the 2021 Wasatch Mountain Film Festival will be offering a virtual presentation. But while we all watch the films in our homes, the stories they share will give us even more incentive to get out and enjoy the mountains around us. This year s program showcases 69 films from around the world, representing both features and shorts, celebrating the mission of bringing mountain culture and arts together. The programming covers topics ranging from environmental advocacy to simple cha