Thread: Would the universe exist without observers?

Originally Posted by Athylus

Would the vastness of space be a reality, without someone or something to observe it? Would there be a point to the existence of said universe, without observers? If so, then aren't we the creators of our own universe?

Just like when we aren't dreaming, there is no one to sense the surrounding. No one can see, feel, hear, smell or listen to the dream we make up. Does it still exist then? I don't think so. I think the same can be said for our universe.

Yes, I believe it would. The existence of the universe is not contingent upon our existence, because it is an entity that is external to ourselves. Our dream environments are different because they are clearly products of our brains, rather than actual realms that are separate from our own existence, though they will be based on external experiences. The universe likely existed long before any sentient beings capable of observation inhabited it. Apologies if I am misunderstanding your argument.