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Michael;
The key to the TOE does not loll in the consciousness of the universe, but in the cognitive consciousness of human understanding. We can reduce all phenomena to a set of fundamental characteristics of a single universal substance. Motion and bonding of this substance can provide the solutions to all physical phenomena (GUT), but only when you attribute the aspect of life to this substance can a complete TOE be realized. This poses an obvious dilemma to the scientific methodology – How do you show that a rock is alive? (Life should not be interpreted as consciousness) Is it proof enough if we combine inert elements and do some chemical hocus pocus to create a form of life in the lab, or do we need to accept the proposed Quantum realms to explain the threads of life.

Excellent post Robert.