Clockwork universe

The Clockwork Universe is a concept imagining the universe as a vast, intricate machine, much like a giant clock. It suggests that the cosmos operates according to natural laws and cause-and-effect relationships, with everything moving and functioning in a predictable, orderly manner. This idea, rooted in classical physics, views the universe as deterministic—if you know the initial conditions and the laws, you can understand and predict how everything unfolds. It emphasizes reason and scientific observation, imagining the universe as a well-designed and lawful system akin to a clock's precise, reliable operation.