"The ultimate triumph of science"

[Tsyal Makto]

Well, we had to exist before we could ask "how," as well. We had to exist, period, before we could make any observation, whether outward (science) or inward (philosophy/spirituality). And if we as a species have the ability to look inward, and define our existential role in reality, then I believe "why" is a very important question. Remember, we all see reality from the same lens, and reality is only what we see through this lens, and we as a species must define this lens, so to speak. And IMO science and spirituality both make up sides of said lens. The lens is incomplete without either side of this lens, but together, they make a whole picture of reality that we see.*

And, well, there are some theories that intention plays a role in the universe. The many-worlds interpretation, for example. The universe splits every time we commit an action, consciously or unconsciously (and when every other thing in the universe acts, as well).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Many-worlds_interpretation

*Look, I know vision metaphors tend to stick in Clarke's craw, but can we just roll with this one for now? K? You should be able to understand what I'm getting at just fine.

My $0.02. <-Should add this, to avoid risk of turning this into a debate.