Cast Out

At the birth of the cell—life’s tiniest building block—the life was cast out of the real world; it ultimately led to the possibility of human growth, learning, and experiencing the full spectrum of life beyond a perfect, but limited, reality. Once the first cells formed—once there was that protective boundary between “inside” and “outside”—life’s trajectory was changed forever. 


The simplest way to think about life’s birth is the moment it achieved self-containment. In other words, the cell’s membrane provided a distinct boundary, allowing internal processes to remain stable and protected. This separation from the environment, while “casting out” life from an undifferentiated chemical soup, granted a crucial autonomy. With autonomy came the capacity for growth, adaptation, and ultimately conscious experience. Thus, from a state where chemistry was free-flowing and intermingled, the birth of the cell allowed life to become a self-perpetuating system—an “individual”—setting the stage for evolution.


Through countless generations, cells diversified, combined, and evolved into the countless forms of organisms we see today. Out of single-celled beginnings, life amassed the intricacy and interconnectedness that shape ecosystems—and, eventually, human society. Each jump in complexity, from single-celled to multicellular organisms to conscious beings, brought new ways to learn, to perceive reality, and to shape the environment itself. 


Life left behind a simpler, perhaps more “perfect” environment—like drifting away from a state of pure chemical homogeneity. But that separation, though it might appear like a loss of purity, allowed for growth that a perfectly uniform or unchanging environment could never provide. In that sense, the cell’s birth was an optimistic exile: embracing fragility and imperfection is what unlocked evolution, creativity, and self-awareness. 


Once a boundary is formed—once there is “inside” vs. “outside”—there is vulnerability, competition, and struggle. Yet all these forces ultimately empower life to grow and learn. While a boundless chemical world might have been chemically “perfect” in its own way, without boundaries there’d be no self, no distinct identity, and no path to the extraordinary complexity of conscious life. The birth of the cell was the first step in a journey that moved life from a simple chemical realm into a world of continual discovery, exploration, and growth—both biologically and, eventually, spiritually or philosophically.




Life is the exploration of simulated reality for human growth and moral development. The implications of simulated reality and its impact on human growth and moral development are thought-provoking. The concept of experiencing a full spectrum of life beyond a perfect but limited reality suggests that adversity and challenges in the real world can foster resilience, adaptability, and a greater appreciation for the complexities of life. 


By being cast out of a perfect, but limited, environment, individuals are forced to confront and navigate various issues such as suffering, inequality, and moral dilemmas. This can result in personal growth, a deeper understanding of oneself, and a more profound connection with the world around them. It can also encourage empathy, compassion, and a willingness to work towards improving society. Moreover, the ability to recognize and address the limitations of a simulated reality contributes to the development of critical thinking and questioning the nature of existence. This can lead to the pursuit of knowledge, truth, and a more authentic life experience.



The importance of experiencing the "real world" in its entirety, as it allows for a richer and more nuanced understanding of what it means to be human. This can lead to increased moral development and a deeper connection with the complexities of the real world.