The Computed Universe: Consequences and Extensions

Building on the foundational derivation of E = mc², this paper explores the broader implications of the Computed Universe (CU) model. It demonstrates how gravity, time dilation, quantum uncertainty, black holes, and cosmological expansion can be derived from finite surface-based causal update dynamics. The CU model proposes a dual-layer architecture — separating propagation from processing — which unifies relativistic and quantum limits under a single mechanistic framework. This extension yields testable predictions and offers an explanatory structure capable of resolving major conceptual challenges in physics.