No, the universe is not made out of tiny particles. The universe is made out of patterns.
When I thought this, I felt a tingling sensation throughout my body. I had begun to touch the face of God. No, I then took it one step further.
God is a pattern.
Now, I must examine this claim. I must find out what it even means, if it truly means anything, and then if it has any truth in it.
Suddenly, this doesn’t sound so unachievable.
I’d highly recommend reading Ian Stewart’s latest book, Why Beauty is Truth. It’s a historical perspective on the development of the language of symmetry and its increased application in physical sciences over the years, as well as the philosophical implications of its applications.