The concept that information cannot be created or destroyed is deeply rooted in the fabric of our universe, transcending traditional scientific boundaries and delving into the realms of philosophy, mysticism, and spirituality. This principle, often associated with the conservation of information, suggests that every piece of information in the cosmos today existed in some form at the moment of the Big Bang. This idea has profound implications that resonate with the esoteric and spiritual traditions, echoing the alchemical notions of the "One Thing" and the "One Mind."

THE ALCHEMICAL CONNECTION

Alchemists, seekers of spiritual and material transformation, spoke of a fundamental unity they called the "One Thing." This concept suggests that beneath the diversity and multiplicity of the world lay a singular, unifying essence. Alchemists also pondered the idea of a collective consciousness, known as the "One Mind," linking all living beings through a shared universal intelligence. These notions mirror the modern scientific understanding of information conservation.

In alchemy, the transformation of base metals into gold symbolized spiritual enlightenment and the refinement of the human body, soul, and spirit. The alchemists sought to uncover the hidden truths of existence, much like the physicists exploring the universe's secrets today. The concept of the conservation of information aligns with the alchemical belief in a timeless and universal essence that underlies all of reality.

QUANTUM MECHANICS AND THE CONSERVATION OF INFORMATION

Fast forward to the 20th century, and the advent of quantum mechanics brought a new understanding to the intricacies of the universe. Quantum mechanics, with its mysterious phenomena and non-local connections, introduces a framework that resonates with the spiritual and esoteric traditions of ancient wisdom.

In the quantum world, the conservation of information takes a fascinating form. The idea that, like energy and matter, information cannot be destroyed aligns with the quantum principle of unitarity, suggesting that the evolution of a quantum system is always reversible. This implies that the information encoded into a system at one moment in time can, in theory, be reconstructed later, preserving the intricate dance of particles and their states.

THE HOLOFRACTAL UNIVERSE

The concept of a holofractal universe further deepens the esoteric connection between ancient wisdom and modern physics. The holofractal theory proposes that the universe is a holographic projection of information, where every part contains the whole. This echoes the alchemical understanding of "as above, so below; as within, so without," suggesting that the entirety of cosmic knowledge is encoded in every fragment of existence.

IMPLICATIONS FOR CONSCIOUSNESS

The conservation of information also raises intriguing questions about the nature of consciousness. If all information in the universe is interconnected and eternal, could consciousness be a fundamental aspect of the cosmic web? The alchemical pursuit of spiritual enlightenment and the modern exploration of consciousness find common ground in the idea that the universe's essence is encoded in the fabric of reality.

With these concepts, the alchemical methods of The Eminent Way, especially those related to increasing awareness of self and one's environment, can be viewed with new understanding. From a quantum physics standpoint, according to the principle of the conservation of information, if one were to know the state of every particle in the universe, one could know not only all past states (to the Big Bang) but also all future states of the universe. While this level of omniscience may not be obtainable in our dark corner of the universe, it stands to reason that if one can fully expand one's field of awareness to its limit, one will better understand the local past, present, and future. Thus, we begin to tread upon the often-unsteady grounds of clairvoyance, precognition, knowledge of the antiquities, and more.

It also implies that all the knowledge of the ancients, the esoteric, and the occult (meaning hidden) are woven into the fabric of the present - never lost - and always known and knowable; the only difficulty being the attainment of a higher (or broader) state of awareness wherein our field of observation is expanded enough to encompass such knowledge.

IN CONSIDERATION

The esoteric aspects of the concept that information cannot be created or destroyed weave the tapestry that connects ancient wisdom with modern scientific understanding. The alchemist's vision of the "One Thing" and "One Mind" resonates within the quantum principles of information conservation, hinting at a profound unity that transcends the boundaries of time and space. As we unravel the mysteries of the universe together, the intersection of spirituality and quantum mechanics invites us to contemplate the intricate dance of information that underlies the cosmic symphony.

This is The Eminent Way

Pierce!

February 3rd, 2024

P.S. The greater implication here is that all knowledge preceded the Big Bang and existed as a template in the quantum singularity before time.