I believe I can answer the question 'Why Anything'.
See my other post in thread outlining my 'Actualization Theory'. I think there's a 'ground state' of 'possible worlds' that must exist by virtue of logical necessity and some of these get 'Actualized' (become 'actual worlds') over time via the emergence of complexity (including minds and consciousness).
What I'd say is that "existence" is not binary, but rather a matter of degree, and reality is 'still under construction': the ultimate ends of the universe are the explanation as to why this universe: it's a teleological answer. The universe has to be such as allow for the existence of observers and is fine-tuned for life (because mind contributes to the ongoing 'actualization' of reality).
See my other post in thread outlining my 'Actualization Theory'. I think there's a 'ground state' of 'possible worlds' that must exist by virtue of logical necessity and some of these get 'Actualized' (become 'actual worlds') over time via the emergence of complexity (including minds and consciousness).
What I'd say is that "existence" is not binary, but rather a matter of degree, and reality is 'still under construction': the ultimate ends of the universe are the explanation as to why this universe: it's a teleological answer. The universe has to be such as allow for the existence of observers and is fine-tuned for life (because mind contributes to the ongoing 'actualization' of reality).