Energy State
An atom exists in a particular energy state. When you observe it under certain conditions, it appears as an atom. However, that doesn’t mean the universe is composed solely of atoms, no matter how many atoms you find. In fact, these concepts are unrelated.
What you want is a two-sided relationship that is symmetrical along both axes.
For example, this statement is incorrect:
"If I find the smallest components of the universe, it means the universe is made of small things." The universe isn’t just made of small things; it's made of both small and large things.
You can stack all the small things together to create something bigger, but that’s not the same as a "big thing."
It’s about visibility—about the state it's in.
A thing is not necessarily made of atoms. It’s a dimension. You can view something as if it’s made of atoms, but you can also choose not to.
It’s a matter of perspective.