THE NINE POINT FIVE THESES: THE EXISTENCE OF SOULS DEDUCED BY THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD

HOUDINI

I am no fan of Stephen Hawking, but you story made and interesting read.

CreativeMarauder

This is beyond the scope of your paper as you adopt a materialist worldview.

In the esoteric world, the physical plane overlaps with the lower levels of the astral... So yes, it is hell (though it need not be).

In the esoteric world your soul would also survive the destruction of the physical plane... (For a time at least.) Though you as the being that perceives itself to be the one in control of your physical vessel wouldn't without having already done the necessary spiritual work.

... which brings up some interesting questions about certain declassified US operations and Gnostic views.

If there ever is a device that can see a soul you won't ever hear about it outside the confines of "conspiracy."

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4RMgOTJICNw

Peter Piper

Hi J.C you paint a very bleak picture, so just a couple of thoughts. It is presumptuous to believe life has any meaning apart from living it the best way you can. Souls and free will are man-made constructs and have no real basis in science. The universe apparently "erupted" from nothing and to nothing it will return. Even if you believe its practical, possible, or desirable to destroy the universe the only dimension affected is the time scale. If you really want a laugh, try reading Stephen Hawkin's "A Brief History of Time". Like everyone else I have given thought to " Life the Universe and Everything" and I guess 42 is as good an answer as you will find. Nonetheless, I am coming round to believing that the only reason the universe exists is because every human being is inquisitively conscious. Finally, I have to say that winning and losing are also man-made parameters banded around by what's loosely described as society or civilisation; represented by the media and "vested interests". The Earth and the universe in which its contained are beautiful. elegant miraculous and inscrutable; enjoy every minute! If you have a moment, try reading my essay "What Is the Point of Life" also a short verse "The Human Condition". Best wishes Peter