The following article just came to my attention, and offers some interesting perspectives on what we've been talking about. Imagine if by perceiving the universe, you are 'sending signals' back to the Big Bang itself to tell the universe how to form itself up to and including the present.

Quantum Mechanics is continuing to conduct experiments which explore the surprising relationship between human perception and the physical universe.

If you are a New Scientist subscriber to can get to the 'The Flexi-Laws of Physics' article by Paul Davies here...
The flexi-laws of physics - fundamentals - 30 June 2007 - New Scientist

Or you can find an unofficial copy here...
The flexi-laws of physics