Well since you mentioned it . . there are some who think the universe is conscious. We are all connected (string theory?). And if I remember correctly information (just like matter) cannot be destroyed with out violating some quantum law. So if a person dies does his/her memory get stored somewhere in the Big Universe Library?
It’s funny when Quantum Physics and Eastern Philosophy reach common ground.
I can only contemplate Quantum Physics and Astronomy in small bursts. It really is mind blowing when you slow down the “real world” and just sit and ponder.