Intelligence: the ability to create order intentionally

TLDR: Intelligence might be fundamental to reality rather than an accidental outcome of random processes Science explains “how” things happen but not “why” the universe’s laws enable consciousness The universe appears “coded” like software with fine-tuned conditions for life and intelligence to emerge Random chance seems insufficient to explain consciousness—suggesting intelligence may be woven into reality’s fabric In the beginning… Have you ever wondered if the universe’s intricate workings suggest more than mere chance? Science offers a compelling narrative of how everything happens—how stars form, how life emerges, and how consciousness arises. But it doesn’t address the deeper “Why?” questions. In this post, I’ll explore why it’s plausible to believe intelligence is not an accidental outcome but a fundamental part of reality’s design. ...

January 30, 2025 · 5 min · 978 words · Joel Zamboni

God of Spinoza

I am a nerd 🙂 But I am fascinated with religion, not in a dogmatic way, and sometimes I write philosophical things. Baruch Spinoza wrote this text, and for some reason, I just learned about it today. It seems Einstein also used it as his own God definition. God would have said: Stop being praying and giving you blows in the chest. What I want you to do is to go out into the world to enjoy your life. ...

February 6, 2023 · 3 min · 627 words · Joel Zamboni