The Beginning and End of Existence

Consider a hypothetical entity (a pattern) with the following property:
Once formed, this entity immediately destroys itself along with the entirety of Existence.

Is such an entity logically sound? Yes, it is. This possibility implies that Existence could potentially end. This does not mean it must end, but the mere possibility of its end suggests that Existence cannot be eternal. For if Existence were truly infinite, all possibilities—including its end—would have already occurred. Thus, Existence must have had a beginning.

By returning to the comparison between everything and nothing, we gain further clarity. Existence, being subject to beginnings and endings, is inherently dynamic. Conversely, nothing is static, lacking both beginning and end. Nothing can thus be understood as an eternal absence, while Existence is a changing presence.

While the prospect of Existence ending may seem unsettling, there is no need for despair. Just as Existence can end, it can also begin anew.

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