The Alchemy of the Universe and Man I begin my discourse with this universe, so impressive in its unexplorable immensity, its stellar and galactic beauty in perfect harmony. This is within an extraordinarily structured entanglement that eludes all intelligible calculation. This structuring of extreme precision obeys a singular logic. A harmony that allows life to bloom, to develop, to flourish, and to ascend. This logic, this extraordinary balance, and harmony remain a mystery, revealing each day a portion of the infinitude of its secrets. The translation of these properties into every subset of the universe and every living or non-living element is evident. Thus, man is himself a mystery and occupies a central place in this enigma. Man then becomes an essential component of this great whole, a microcosm reflecting the very principles that govern the infinite. As a conscious being, he is distinguished by his ability to probe the mysteries that surround him, to seek answers to ques...