Do new bits cause the expansion and acceleration of the Universe?

In summary, the article discusses the theory that the universe is expanding because of the increase in knowledge and the growth of the bit-creation-rate. It also discusses how matter and energy cannot be destroyed, and that new bits must be created to describe new information.
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Here is an article about the Holographic Principle found on Wiki, then please read my comments below:

(Wiki) Given any finite, compact region of space (e.g. a sphere), this region will contain matter and energy within it. If this energy surpasses a critical density then the region collapses into a black hole.
If new bits can actually create area (volume as described above), maybe the universe is expanding because its bits are increasing? Maybe since humans have developed computers and we are increasing our knowledge at an ever increasing rate, we are causing the universe to expand? How many bits do we create in one day? If one new bit creates four Plank areas, how many Plank areas do we create in one day? Does the creation of new bits cause the universe to expand? And if it does, wouldn't it accelerate as our bit-creation-rate increases?To take it even further:

I think about the interaction of gas on Jupiter. There are bits describing every particles location, speed, direction, temperature, etc. As those particles interact with one another, new bits must be created in order to describe their new position and speed etc. The old bits must reman in order to describe their history (past position, speed, direction, temperature, etc) I would not think Jupiter causes as much new bit creation as the Earth (I would think this would hold true for the Sun, black holes, etc) and here is why:

As you sit and read this thread, you are having new thoughts. Your brain is located within the universe, so as you have new thoughts, you create new bits, maybe billions just for this thread. Every new thought that you have has to be described in bits in the hologram. Every person contributes bits constantly. Every computer calculation contributes bits; they have to be described in the hologram as well. As more humans are born, as new computers are built, as our knowledge increases, it takes more and more bits to describe. I think the number of new bits created by us is far greater than Jupiter.

If you were to describe the entire Earth in bits, including the position of every particle, every particles history, every thought ever had by every person, every computer bit ever created; how much surface area would it take up in a hologram? If one bit is four Plank areas, how big would it be? Would it get bigger every day? Would it actually accelerate?


And since matter and energy cannot be destroyed, bits can never be erased (the Universe cannot get smaller, and it's history remains intact). New bits must be created (the Universe has to expand, and time must move forward).
 
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It is a possibility. Proving it is a different matter. Maldacena has not yet baked those biscuits. It is an interesting, if unproven idea. I am very partial to the concept.
 
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1. Do new bits refer to new particles or new units of information?

New bits in this context refer to new units of information, rather than new particles. In physics, a "bit" is the basic unit of information that can be stored or transmitted. Therefore, the question of whether new bits cause the expansion and acceleration of the Universe is asking whether the increase in information in the Universe contributes to its expansion and acceleration.

2. How do new bits contribute to the expansion and acceleration of the Universe?

The expansion and acceleration of the Universe are largely driven by dark energy, which is a mysterious force that counteracts the pull of gravity and causes the expansion to accelerate. It is believed that dark energy is a property of space itself, and as space expands, more space is created, leading to an increase in the amount of information in the Universe. This increase in information contributes to the expansion and acceleration of the Universe.

3. Is there evidence to support the idea that new bits cause the expansion and acceleration of the Universe?

There is currently no direct evidence to support the idea that new bits cause the expansion and acceleration of the Universe. However, the theory of dark energy, which is believed to be the driving force behind the expansion and acceleration, is based on the idea that the increase in information in the Universe contributes to these phenomena.

4. Can the increase in information in the Universe be measured?

Yes, the increase in information in the Universe can be measured. Scientists can measure the amount of dark energy in the Universe, which is believed to be directly related to the amount of information in the Universe. Additionally, advancements in technology have allowed us to gather more data and information about the Universe, providing further evidence for the increase in information.

5. Are there any other factors that contribute to the expansion and acceleration of the Universe?

Yes, there are other factors that contribute to the expansion and acceleration of the Universe, such as the distribution of matter and energy in the Universe. The distribution of matter, including dark matter, exerts a gravitational pull that can either slow down or accelerate the expansion of the Universe. Additionally, the initial conditions of the Universe, such as the amount of matter and energy present, also play a role in its expansion and acceleration.

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