Building blocks of the physical world.

In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of describing a physical object and the necessary properties to associate with it. The speaker imagines a white room with a blue ball bouncing and describes the mental and physical aspects involved in visualizing this scenario. They also suggest that the universe could potentially exist solely through the organization of mental properties.
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If I needed to describe a physical object it would be necessary to associate certain properties to it, properties I perceive as being related to this object. For example, when someone describes a massive soft blue ball bouncing in a white room what I would imagine is: a white background; a blue circle moving up and down deforming slightly as it stops going down (as it bounces); visual parallaxis to see the 3D room and the sphere; a comfortable distance to perceive the ball clearly; "feel" the effort that would be necessary to move the ball to imagine its mass; maybe imagine the sound of the bouncing. Just imagining the subjective qualities created a "complete" physical environment. By applying the known laws of physics to this environment it would appear more and more realistic.
In this situation the only things necessary to the existence of the "universe" is the organization of certain mental properties in a certain way. In the perspective of an observer all physical properties have an equivalent relationship of mental properties (qualia) which gives an indirect understanding of the physical properties. If it was possible for only the observers to exist the universe would ultimately consist of a complex relationship of mental properties organized by non mental properties.
To build the universe from the perspective of an observer nothing "physical" is necessary if its mental properties are organized by an "organizing program" and its ultimate constituents are now qualia.
 
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What are the building blocks of the physical world?

The building blocks of the physical world are atoms and subatomic particles, such as protons, neutrons, and electrons. These particles make up all matter in the universe.

How many building blocks are there in the physical world?

There are currently 118 known elements in the periodic table, which are considered the basic building blocks of the physical world. However, scientists are still discovering new elements and subatomic particles, so the number may change in the future.

What is the smallest building block in the physical world?

The smallest building block in the physical world is currently believed to be the quark, which makes up protons and neutrons. However, scientists are still researching and trying to understand the smallest components of the universe.

How do these building blocks interact with each other?

Building blocks of the physical world interact with each other through various forces, such as the strong and weak nuclear forces, electromagnetism, and gravity. These interactions determine the properties and behavior of matter.

What is the significance of understanding the building blocks of the physical world?

Understanding the building blocks of the physical world is crucial in many fields of science, including chemistry, physics, and biology. It helps us understand the structure and behavior of matter, and allows us to develop new technologies and make advancements in various industries.

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