there is a mathematical theory, its origins in quantum theory, that indicates the universe is flashing on and off - coming into and going out of existence - millions of times every second those micro moments when the universe is " off " suggests that there must be a physical state of nothing because nothing doesn't need anything to put it there quantum theory not only explains the bizarre behaviour of atomic particles but also gives an answer to the greatest mystery of all... how did things get here ? this theory is vindicated by bell's theorem of interconnectedness bell's theorem proves that all of reality is connected faster than light and various experiments have shown it associate immediately with this knowledge the distinction between the basic nature of reality and our experience and perception of it space ships that can go faster than the speed of light, time-travel machines and the like are, and always will be, science fiction the riddle of reality has now gone love's mysteries however go on and on