Discussion: Reality

[Weltall]

Right now no one even knows if atoms exist (at least in our definition), its just widely accepted explanation of a theorized unit of measurement though they can be "seen" we have no idea what they actually are.

I think you're confusing atoms with sub-atomic particles such as quarks and electrons, which are the smallest components of physical matter which our capabilities can detect.

In the world of the microscopic, atoms are actually extremely large compared to base particles (by extreme, think of an electron as the size of a person. The atom would be planet-sized), and our understanding of their behavior and structure is extremely advanced. We've even created artificial structures that are barely larger than a handful of atoms already. We observe atoms undergoing changes frequently, but I've never heard it said that this behavior emulates conscious behavior.