The Expanding Awareness Cosmology

This paper challenges the foundational assumptions of the expanding universe model and proposes a new cosmological framework based on the concept of "expanding awareness." It reinterprets Hubble's observations of galactic redshift as a consequence of gravitational lensing rather than universal expansion, eliminating the need for dark energy and reconciling with Einstein's original vision of a static universe. This model accounts for key cosmological phenomena, including the cosmic microwave background radiation, the abundance of light elements, and the formation of early supermassive black holes. It also offers a fresh perspective on the relationship between science and religion, suggesting a natural division between their respective domains. The paper concludes by exploring the implications of this new cosmology for human consciousness and our understanding of reality, inviting a collaborative exploration of its profound implications.