The idea that human observation or consciousness plays a fundamental role in creating or determining the nature of the universe is a topic of philosophical speculation, but it is not a widely accepted or supported idea within the scientific community. While quantum theory does involve the role of observation and measurement in quantum systems, it is important to understand the limitations and context of those principles.
In quantum mechanics, the act of measurement or observation is often described as collapsing the wavefunction, which represents the probabilities of different states of a quantum system. When a measurement is made, the wavefunction "collapses" into one of the possible states, and the outcome is observed. However, this collapse is not influenced by human consciousness or observation in the sense of a conscious observer creating or determining the outcome.
The role of observation in quantum mechanics is typically understood as the interaction between the quantum system and its environment. The process of measurement involves interactions that entangle the measured system with the measuring apparatus, causing the wavefunction to collapse into one of the eigenstates of the measured observable. This collapse is a physical process that occurs regardless of whether a conscious observer is involved.
It is also worth noting that the behavior of macroscopic objects, such as stars, is well-described by classical physics rather than quantum mechanics. Quantum effects typically become significant only at very small scales, such as the atomic and subatomic levels.
The simulation theory, which suggests that our reality may be a computer simulation, is another philosophical concept. While it has gained some attention in popular culture, it remains a speculative idea without empirical evidence.
In summary, while there are intriguing and often misunderstood aspects of quantum mechanics, the notion that human observation or consciousness directly creates the universe or determines its properties is not a widely supported or scientifically established idea. The interpretation and implications of quantum theory are still subjects of active debate among scientists and philosophers.