Cosmological Natural Selection Revisited. Some Remarks on the Conceptual Conundrum and Possible Alleys

Abstract

Following the selection metaphor as introduced by Lee Smolin in his 1997 book with respect to a possible model of the reproduction of Universes, this model is being reconstructed utilizing the strict analogical form of the metaphor chosen. It is asked then for the genotypal level associated with the primarily phenotypal model, and it is asked in particular where the information processing mechanism of that cosmological sort of selection could actually be found. It is argued that massive black holes in the centres of galaxies may play this important role. Some consequences on black holes in general are discussed then pointing to the necessity to actually revisit the concepts of virtual and actual black holes also.