Let’s assume the universe is infinite. That would mean that somewhere out there, exact duplicates of ourselves must exist — down to every atom, every quantum state, every memory, and every life event. Statistically, it’s inevitable.
Now here’s the key point: if there’s an absolutely identical copy of me (including the exact brain state) doing the exact same thing at the exact same time — yet I don’t feel what it feels — then consciousness is not tied to the physical structure.
The conclusion is: if consciousness were purely a function of physical form, then a perfect clone would experience the same "I". But it doesn’t. Which implies that consciousness may be something else entirely — perhaps not localized in matter, but instead something external, like an observer interface or a universal field.
This isn't a proof, but a logical hypothesis. And it seems to support the theory of a "unified consciousness field" or a kind of "observer outside the system" more strongly.
Questions for you:
Have you seen similar ideas in scientific or philosophical literature?
What possible counterarguments exist?
Is there any way to test this, even theoretically?