The Observer Effect and Similarity Theory

By Simon Raphael

In modern physics, particularly quantum mechanics, the observer effect describes how the act of observation appears to influence the outcome of an event — collapsing possibilities into a single, measurable reality. Science acknowledges this phenomenon, yet struggles to explain why it occurs or what it truly means.

Similarity Theory offers a profound explanation.

In my framework, the universe is composed of three foundational forces: Dimensions, Time, and Consciousness. These are not separate, but interdependent — each one giving structure and meaning to the others. The observer effect is not an anomaly within this structure, but a fundamental operation of it.

Here’s how: if all moments in time exist eternally, like static frames in an infinite film reel, then consciousness is what moves through them — selecting, experiencing, and expanding upon them. Each act of observation is, in truth, a choice. It is the conscious act of engaging with a particular frame. That engagement is not passive. It activates the frame — giving it meaning, consequence, and existence within a broader thread of reality.

Observation, then, is not merely perception. It is creation.

When I observe something — be it a quantum event or a personal decision — I am selecting from among all possible frames, thereby adding a new thread of causality to the universe. In doing so, I am not just choosing a path; I am generating a new stream of reality. The observer is not an outsider peering into a system — the observer is the system’s co-creator.

This makes the observer effect a dimensional mechanism — a bridge between consciousness and structure. It explains how realities are built, not just experienced. It clarifies why potential becomes actual, and why the universe continues to expand in every direction — not just in space, but in meaning.

In short:

The observer effect is the moment consciousness activates a frame. It is the key by which new universes are made.

This is one of the many ways Similarity Theory offers insight where current science remains uncertain. While conventional models describe the behaviour of reality, Similarity Theory explores its deeper architecture — revealing the active role of consciousness in shaping the unfolding cosmos.