Could the Universe be conscious or self-aware?

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The notion the light is changing from particles to waves all because of an observer is really getting to me—I'm starting to think it's a facetious practical joke. Not to mention that we, conscious beings, are an inherent part of the Universe—a conscious part of the Universe trying to figure out the Universe—makes me really wonder about the Universe's conscience or if a Universal conscience exists.
 
As you correctly pointed out, we are agents of the universe's self awareness. The term consciousness needs to be defined for the question to have any meaning. Most scientists would agree with the idea that consciousness requires a nervous system. This means that there are trillions of examples of consciousness in the animals of this planet. We know that this form of consciousness takes a long time to evolve as the structure of the nervous system evolves. However, this concept cannot be given to the entire universe. That is, consciousness as we experience it only pertains to us and not the universe as a whole.
 
yep....the universe is aware and is watching you. be good or a crop circle will be woven into your lawn.
 
Maybe you're thinking about God? Is God the Universe? Is God playing a prank on us?
 
I've often wondered if we aren't all linked together thru a universal human consciousness. If we are, it could be thought of as the universe itself being conscious.
 
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