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Understanding Our Existence: The Interplay of Physics and Consciousness
In the grand scheme of the universe, one might ponder the very essence of what constitutes a human being. At a fundamental level, decisions about our existence can be boiled down to our composition: a complex assembly of elementary particles. This concept is encapsulated in the framework known as the Standard Model of particle physics, which accounts for everything in the universe, including humans. Yet, while particle physics provides an overarching explanation for the physical aspect of our being, it tends to leave many individuals feeling uncomfortable or unfulfilled. They often seek to discover if there is more to human existence than the mere sum of its parts.