AbstractThis comprehensive paper unifies the fine-structure constant (α≈1/137 1/137α≈1/137), the nature of time, and the concept of free will within the framework of "The Universe Engine v13. 3". We demonstrate that "Free Will" is not a metaphysical illusion but a concrete physical quantity: it is equivalent to the Planck length (lP≈1. 6×10−35lP 1. 6 10^-35lP≈1. 6×10−35 m), representing the fundamental "degree of freedom" in a discrete universe. Key Discoveries: The "ππ-Barrier": Since the universe is a discrete lattice using integer arithmetic, transcendental numbers like ππ cannot be represented exactly. This creates a fundamental "rounding error" in all electromagnetic processes (which require ππ for circular geometry). The Origin of Time: These rounding errors do not disappear; they diffuse across the lattice. This irreversible Error Diffusion is the physical mechanism behind the Second Law of Thermodynamics and the "Arrow of Time. " Game vs. Movie: The paper rigorously argues for Presentism (The Universe as a "Game") over Eternalism (The Block Universe "Movie"). The future is not pre-written; it is computed in real-time. The accumulation of computational errors makes the long-term future fundamentally unpredictable, even in a deterministic system. Falsifiable Prediction: The theory predicts that the fine-structure constant αα is not truly constant but varies slightly across space and time due to error diffusion. This aligns with controversial observations of spatial dipoles in quasar absorption spectra (Webb et al. ). The Formula for AlphaThe paper reiterates the geometric derivation of αα: alpha^-1 = 5³ + 2³ + 2² + 9/250 - 1/ (40000pi) + (9pi) / (16*10⁹) Precision: ~ 7. 6 10^-12. ConclusionWe live in a computational universe where free will is built into the fabric of spacetime at the Planck scale. The fine-structure constant is the "thermometer" that measures the tension between the discrete lattice (determinism) and continuous waves (freedom). Files Included: !FineStructureConstantFreeWillComprehensive. pdf Author InformationJulian Zoria (Independent Researcher) ORCID: 0009-0002-2424-5291Email: julian. zoria@proton. me
Julian Zoria (2026) studied this question.