Uncovering the Universal Algorithm

[Russell E. Rierson]

Here is the definition of "algorithm":

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algorithm

"Algorithm

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Broadly-defined, an algorithm is an interpretable, finite set of instructions for dealing with contingencies and accomplishing some task which can be anything that has a recognizable end-state, end-point, or result for all inputs. (contrast with heuristic). Algorithms often have steps that repeat (iterate) or require decisions (logic and comparison) until the task is completed."

DNA is an algorithm, a finite set of instructions, which can construct a carbon based life form.

The life form physically contains the DNA and the DNA contains the life form in an "abstract" sense.

At a fundamental level of existence, it is postulated that "nature" could be constructed of tiny strings, and those strings, loops, or branes, could even be constructed of string "bits".

These bits could encode information, analogous to the universe's "DNA"? A set of instructions built into the fabric of space/time and mass/energy?

"If, then, it is true that the axiomatic basis of theoretical physics cannot be extracted from experience but must be freely invented, can we ever hope to find the right way? I answer without hesitation that there is, in my opinion, a right way, and that we are capable of finding it. I hold it true that pure thought can grasp reality, as the ancients dreamed." (Albert Einstein, 1954)

 

[clothoid]

maybe, maybe not

Your post was so vague that it is impossible to say anything about it..I think you should study more quantum mechanics!

 

[Sariaht]

Memories based on positioning of higgsparticles, right?

 

[Russell E. Rierson]

Some interesting ideas on "string bits":

http://xxx.lanl.gov/PS_cache/hep-th/pdf/9607/9607183.pdf

http://xxx.lanl.gov/PS_cache/hep-th/pdf/9707/9707048.pdf

Introduction

In string-bit models[1, 2], string is viewed as a polymer molecule, a bound system of point-like constituents which enjoy a Galilei invariant dynamics. This can be consistent with Poincar´e invariant string, because the Galilei invariance of string-bit dynamics is precisely that of the transverse space
of light-cone quantization. If the string-bit description of string is correct, ordinary nonrelativistic many-body quantum mechanics is the appropriate framework for string dynamics. Of course, for superstring-bits, this quantum mechanics must be made supersymmetric.

According to string theory, the uncertainty in position is given by:

Dx < h/Dp + C*Dp

Which points towards a type of "discrete" spacetime?

Interesting...

 

[clothoid]

Yeah, interesting stuff, hadn't read about those before!

But I think those bits in the string-bits models don't really have that much to do with (digital) algorithms. Of course it depends on how you define an algorithm, I guess any physical system could be called an algorithm, but it wouldn't be very useful..