Exploring the Interconnectedness of Existence

Independent researcher, author, and founder of the Ic² Research Institute

Michael K. Baines

Michael K. Baines

Michael K. Baines is a theoretical researcher whose work spans theoretical physics, investigative journalism, and practical applications of information theory to human performance optimization. Through the COSMIC Framework, he explores how information processing principles connect phenomena from cosmic evolution to human cognition.

With a background in aerospace engineering and theoretical physics, Michael approaches complex questions through rigorous scientific methodology while maintaining radical transparency in his research process. His work has achieved notable validation success, with multiple predictions confirmed across cosmology, quantum computing, and astrophysics.

Through his books and research, Michael invites readers on a journey to rediscover the fundamental interconnectedness that underlies all existence, from quantum mechanics to consciousness itself.

Books

Explore the trilogy that bridges ancient wisdom with modern physics, revealing the fundamental interconnectedness of all existence.

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A Quest for The Big TOE

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A comprehensive theoretical framework making testable predictions in physics, cosmology, and consciousness studies. Explore the mathematics, simulations, and validated predictions that demonstrate information physics principles across all scales of reality.

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Rediscovering Oneness

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A journey into the fundamental interconnectedness of existence. Explores how ancient wisdom aligns with modern physics, revealing the unity underlying all phenomena through the COSMIC Framework.

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Living Oneness

Michael K. Baines
September 2026

Living Oneness

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The practical application of interconnectedness principles to daily life. Discover how understanding universal information processing can transform your approach to peak performance, relationships, and personal growth.

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Explore Insights on the COSMIC Framework

Dive into thought-provoking articles exploring information physics, consciousness, peak performance, and the interconnected nature of reality. Stay updated with the latest research, predictions, and philosophical insights.

Exploring the COSMIC Framework

A unifying theory connecting information physics principles across domains from cosmology to human performance

Cosmic principles

Universal Principles

Information processing serves as the fundamental foundation of reality across all scales, from quantum mechanics to cosmic structures. This principle reveals how the universe operates through information exchange, storage, and transformation. The framework demonstrates that physical laws emerge from information-theoretic constraints, providing a unified understanding of natural phenomena.

Validated predictions

Validated Predictions

Four major predictions have been successfully documented before experimental validation, establishing scientific priority. These include dark energy evolution patterns confirmed by DESI, quantum error correction optimization validated by Google's Willow chip, early galaxy formation observations from JWST, and thermodynamic efficiency confirmed by ALMA. Each prediction was timestamped and version-controlled prior to observational confirmation.

Research applications

Practical Applications

The framework extends from quantum mechanics and cosmology to human consciousness and peak performance optimization. Applications span understanding cognitive processing efficiency, the role of imagination in sustained innovation, and the emergence of cognitive capitalism. Real-world implications include predictions about AI systems, human decision-making patterns, and the scalability of creative thinking across different life stages.

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The Ic² Research Institute

Explore cutting-edge research in information physics, validated predictions, and join a community dedicated to transparent, collaborative science. The Institute embodies values of openness, integrity, and shared discovery.

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We Are All Universal Constituents

We are not separate from the universe—we are integral parts of it, expressions of its fundamental unity. The universe is not something "out there" that we observe from a distance, but the very fabric of our existence. Each of us represents a unique manifestation of universal principles, a localized expression of cosmic information processing.

We share the same planet, drink the same water that has cycled through oceans and clouds for billions of years, breathe the same air that connects every living thing. These are not merely poetic metaphors but physical realities that reveal our profound interconnectedness. The atoms in your body were forged in the hearts of ancient stars, making you quite literally stardust contemplating stardust.

This recognition of our collective oneness doesn't diminish our individuality—it celebrates it within a larger context. Just as each wave is unique yet inseparable from the ocean, each of us expresses universal principles in distinctive ways while remaining fundamentally interconnected with all existence. Understanding this unity transforms how we relate to ourselves, each other, and the cosmos we inhabit.

Rediscovering Oneness is an exploration of how this singular reality has manifested through history and science, and how our departure from it has resulted in painful lessons for humanity. It is a journey to uncover our ancestral secrets and recover the spirit of kinship with all existence, supported by the clarity and rigor of modern science. This work invites us to remember what we have always known but somehow forgotten—that we are never truly separate, only different expressions of one magnificent whole.

Cosmic patterns and galaxy illustrating universal interconnectedness
Everything exists through relationships, not as separate objects
Earth in starfield - our shared home in the cosmos
Our Shared Home—Connected by Deep Kinship with All Life