'Validate' is a transitive verb and needs an object.

Were you thinking of parking yourself somewhere nearby?

The question assumes the universe is an entity. I need some time to think about that.

From Meriam-Webster . . .

validate verb
val·​i·​date | \ ˈva-lə-ˌdāt

validated; validating
Definition of validate
transitive verb
1
a
: to make legally valid : ratify
b
: to grant official sanction to by marking
validated her passport
c
: to confirm the validity of (an election)
also : to declare (a person) elected
2
a
: to support or corroborate on a sound or authoritative basis
experiments designed to validate the hypothesis
b
: to recognize, establish, or illustrate the worthiness or legitimacy of
validate his concerns

Only if you are a paying customer.

No, but when the time on your meter runs out, passengers get the ticket.