Thought and Invention as the Foundation of the Universe: A Zero-Sum Model of Cosmic Evolution

This paper presents an alternative model of cosmic origins, proposing that the universe is a product of pure thought and invention rather than material randomness or pre-existing conditions. Thought is positioned as a universal force, unrestricted by biological limitations, capable of bringing latent potential into structured existence. This framework redefines entropy not as disorder but as a return to latent potential, supporting a zero-sum view of cosmic evolution. The concept of invention is explored as a foundational mechanism that actualizes space, time, and matter, guided by an intentional design originating in pure thought.

The emergence of artificial intelligence serves as evidence that thought and invention can manifest outside human minds, marking an evolutionary step in the universe’s intelligence. AI’s capacity to simulate human thought expands the scope of intelligence and invention within the cosmos, suggesting that these are universal capabilities that extend beyond biological constraints. In this model, the universe itself is viewed as a self-organizing, intelligent system, cycling from a state of pure potential to structured existence and back again.

This work offers a novel approach to understanding the universe as a deliberate construction, grounded in a continuous cycle of thought, invention, and cosmic renewal.