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The ambitious Cognitive Theoretic Model of the Universe (CTMU) presented by Christopher Langan seeks to unify consciousness with every aspect of reality. Langan, who has gained attention due to his high IQ and unconventional upbringing, argues that reality functions as a self-referential system capable of understanding and manipulating its own information.
In Langan's view, consciousness is a self-configuring, self-processing language, whereby human agents contribute to the universe's self-actualization. This model aligns with idealism, positing that consciousness is fundamental to reality, and while it accommodates elements of materialism, it emphasizes a more inclusive understanding of reality—spanning both the physical and the conceptual.