A Mathematical Framework for the Emergence of Life: Revisiting Fundamental Constants and Numerical Harmony

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The emergence of life is commonly approached from a probabilistic and biochemical perspective. However, this paper presents an alternative hypothesis: that the origin of life may be governed not solely by random chance, but by an underlying mathematical structure embedded within fundamental constants and natural proportions. This study explores the correlation between the golden ratio (φ ≈ 1.618), perfect numbers such as 6 and 28, and the gravitational acceleration constant on Earth (g ≈ 9.8 m/s²). Notably, 6 × φ yields a result remarkably close to Earth’s gravitational acceleration, suggesting a non-random alignment that may carry deeper implications. The paper posits a “Theory of Necessity” — that life may arise not merely through probabilistic means, but through deterministic patterns in physical laws and mathematics. Though speculative, this hypothesis offers a compelling case for considering numerical harmony as a significant factor in the emergence of life and consciousness.

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