Quotes by Roger Penrose

“Consciousness is the phenomenon whereby the universes very existence is made known”

We have a closed circle of consistency here: the laws of physics produce complex systems, and these complex systems lead to consciousness, which then produces mathematics, which can then encode in a succinct and inspiring way the very underlying laws of physics that gave rise to it.

There are considerable mysteries surrounding the strange values that Natures actual particles have for their mass and charge. For example, there is the unexplained fine structure constant ... governing the strength of electromagnetic interactions, ....

No doubt there are some who, when confronted with a line of mathematical symbols, however simply presented, can only see the face of a stern parent or teacher who tried to force into them a non-comprehending parrot-like apparent competence--a duty and a duty alone--and no hint of magic or beauty of the subject might be allowed to come through.

There is a certain sense in which I would say the universe has a purpose. Its not there by chance.

This book is about physics and its about physics and its relationship with mathematics and how they seem to be intimately related and to what extent can you explore this relationship and trust it.

But I think it is a serious issue to wonder about the other platonic absolutes of say beauty and morality.

“We have a closed circle of consistency here: the laws of physics produce complex systems, and these complex systems lead to consciousness, which then produces mathematics, which can then encode in a succinct and inspiring way the very underlying laws of physics that gave rise to it.”