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Fundamentum Fundamentorum
The Foundation of Foundations: The Core Symbiosis of Singularities Abstract This essay lays out the core foundation of Fons’ life work: the unique …Fundamentum Fundamentorum
#academic rigor#accessibility#adaptive communication#adaptive learning#adaptive strategy#advanced AI#AI mediation#AI-human partnership#alternative cognition#analytical clarity#awareness expansion#cognitive dissonance#cognitive diversity#cognitive empowerment#cognitive gap#cognitive humility#cognitive pluralism#cognitive singularity#collaborative cognition#collaborative knowledge#collective intelligence#communication barrier#communication strategy#complex system theory#Complexity#conceptual bridge#conceptual clarity#conceptual synthesis#contemplative practice#creative insight
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"unpopular opinion" (that should be popular): i think public schools should start teaching ab intersex people.
#intersex#public schools#im tagging this as#politics#too mostly bcs it can be seen as political.#but i could make an ENTIRE rant post ab how if we taught more ab how sex is just as fluid and complex as gender#than we could see more acceptance and understanding of trans identities in the school system.#but hey! thats just a theory#a GAME theory!#chicken noodle s0up
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A higher level of organization offers fresh possibilities for complexification; the greater variety of components available to the suprasystem allows a larger range of structural and functional variation, with new connections imposed among the connected subsystems. Thus, by moving to a new organizational level, evolution penetrates to ever higher and more varied forms of structure and function.
Ervin László, Evolution: The Grand Synthesis
#quote#Ervin László#Ervin Laszlo#Laszlo#László#evolution#systems#synthesis#systems theory#complexity#possibilities
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turns out I don’t hate my degree that much i just really hated studying for this specific module (electromagnetism🫠) but now that im focused on my other modules it’s not as unbearable
#i shouldve alternated studying between them but like. electromagnetism completely destroyed my will to do anything bahahaha#im studying complex analysis + system theory at the moment which aren’t even that bad compared to whatever the fuck i was dealing with last#week;(#i have my electromagnetism exam this thursday btw. wish me luck 🤕 🤒
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The Emergent Behavior of Hobie Brown
Spider-Punk (aka Hobie Brown) feels like a living example of how systems shift and adapt, a reminder that even the smallest acts of rebellion can spark ripples that echo far beyond their origin. He’s not just resisting for himself...he’s connecting worlds, spanning boundaries, making space for ideas to collide and evolve. There’s something deeply human about the way he navigates the Spider-Verse, like he’s proof that change doesn’t come from one big move but from constant disruption, a refusal to settle. Hobie isn’t just part of the system...he’s a force that reshapes it, challenging everything it tries to hold steady.
#spider punk#hobie brown#spider-verse#across the spider-verse#systems theory#punk philosophy#punk aesthetic#character study#storytelling#narrative analysis#media analysis#complex systems#analysis#emergent behavior
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Repetition in Mondstadt (Genshin Impact Analysis)
In response to @sleepytwyla42's request for my thoughts in Old Mondstadt, I present you this: something that is not quite Old Mondstadt but kind of sort of is. If you squint. :)

One of the most common and sensible theories for Genshin Impact's main storyline is that the Traveler is going to return to Mondstadt for, essentially, Round 2 of Archon quests. This is backed namely by the fact that the Mondstadt storyline feels very unfinished, especially in comparison to the other nations. There are several mysteries left yet to unfold, with their proximity to Khaenri'ah being one and the upside-down tainted Anemo Statue of the Seven being another. However, I'd like to present a slightly different point of view on why we are probably going to be returning to Mondstadt before this game is over:
Mondstadt's theme of repetition. Yes, I think it has even Sumeru beat out on this theme. Here's why.
Everybody knows the story of Old Mondstadt and Decarabian. It's fairly straightforward: Decarabian, the god of storms, and Andrius, the north wind (god of ice and snow, if you wish to interpret it that way) get into a small war with each other during the chaotic, power-struggle time period overall known as the Archon War. Andrius covers the land now known as Mondstadt in ice and snow, making it virtually uninhabitable by humans, which causes Decarabian to gather his followers/people into a sectioned-off area. He encases his segment in protective winds, and although it does a good job of keeping out the cold, he also completely traps his people inside. They cannot escape (for the most part), he treats them terribly, hides in his tower to "watch" over them, and is overall an evil tyrant. When evil tyrants rule, revolutions tend to happen. After encouragement from a small wind sprite giving a blessing to a group of Gunnhildr's that left Decarabian's land to live in the cold, Mondstadt's people uprise and overthrow Decarabian's rule. No, we do not know where Decarabian is now. We are not quite sure where his body is or how they managed to contain such a powerful god.
Anyway, now that we have a brief summary of Old Mondstadt, it is time to move to what happens next. Decarabian's (ex) followers all leave to live in the little sprite-blessed town called Mondstadt. The wind sprite strikes up a deal with Andrius; Andrius stops terrorizing the land and gives up his title of Anemo Archon to Barbatos, and Barbatos proceeds to terraform the land to be more habitable to his newfound people. These people pack up and move to Cider Lake, which is then terraformed to keep the city strategically protected.
Now we have (New?) Mondstadt and the Anemo Archon. Here is where our repetition begins.
The Genshin Impact manga depicts two times of Mondstadt's history: one, the Era of Aristocracy, which was Venessa's early life in Mondstadt as a slave battling for her freedom. The second is Diluc and Kaeya's timeline, about 3-4 years before the main timeline events, where their father dies, they fight, and Diluc defects. For right now, we will focus on the Era of Aristocracy.
Here is this thing about aristocracy: it doesn't come out of nowhere. Generally speaking, based on actual human history, ruling clans, factions, and families tend to come from the early founders of a certain city/state/nation. They could also come from the noble classes of other cities/states/nations, and they just use their wealth, power, and status to establish dominance in whatever region they are taking over. Really, truly, the whole of Mondstadt is pretty reminiscent of French and English history.
To tie into Mondstadt: Really, truly, the whole of this nation is pretty reminiscent of French and English history. We see that Decarabian is overthrown by the people. What we don't see, at first, is that the ones leading the charge would later become the major and minor noble clans. Some of them probably already were noble families (case in point, the Gunnhildrs probably were. They most likely used some sect of their power to escape the storms and brave the Monstadt's snowy wasteland). A tyrannical ruler is never going to rule alone. They are always going to have an upper noble class that they have in their pocket to quell the common people and stomp out uprisings. You have to have friends to defeat your enemies. Or, you want to keep those wealthy who are happy, appealing to other proverb keep your friends close but your enemies closer. The noble class can kill you. Typically, peasants cannot.
Until the peasants do kill you. In this case, they probably still did have help from some rich people. See: the likelihood of the Gunnhildr family being high nobles. MOVING ON.
So three big clans established Mondstadt on Cider Lake with the blessing of freedom and independence from Barbatos: Gunnhildr, Lawrence, and Imunlaukr (which seems to have faded into obscurity in modern Mondstadt, but I digress). You may be thinking: what about Ragnvindr? I imagine they were a noble class at this time, along with many unnamed ones; they were likely lesser nobles and weren't those founding Mondstadt like the big three.
What do nobles do when they gain power? That's right. THEY BECOME TRYANTS! Even though Barbatos gave them their independence to escape tyranny, rich people did what rich people do best and they became rulers and tyrants. This is where we see the first major repetition come into play in Mondstadt's history. Even though they all knew of Decarabian's tyranny like the back of their hand, history still repeated itself. Like it always doomed to do.
And like Venti is always doomed to do, he wakes from his slumber to give his blessing to his people to overthrow the tyrannical Lawrence clan. As for the other clans, people tend to herald the Gunnhildr clan mainly for being awesome and helping the people, but they were still a clan that did NOTHING until the common people revolted. Which is also pretty common in real-life history. Rich clans tend to only cash in when it seems profitable, and in order to not be exiled with the "bad guys", even though their inaction was still aiding the tyranny (proverb: "Evil persists when good people do nothing"),
We come to the modern day, where the clans are still evident in different ways. While the Lawrence clan and Imunlaukr clans have both lost significant power and relevance (due to their previous exile) and are more just an occasional societal nuisance, the Gunnhildr and Ragnvindr clans are still extremely prevalent in modern society. And while I am not saying that either of them is going to repeat their ancestors' mistakes any time soon (moreso Diluc than Jean, no hate to my queen though, it's just the archetype of intense, overworked protection leading to Accidental Tyranny), it still shows that Mondstadt cannot let go of the scars of the past. Their aristocracy still exists, it just breathes a different air.
It seems inevitable that one day, it will be the Gunnhildr's turn to be tyrannical. It's just how this thing goes. Or, someone else is going to come in and take over to terrorize the Mondstadt citizens. I am going to use this as a shitty transition into the second repetition: Dvalin and Durin.
By the time Dvalin comes around, the Archon War is finished and done with. This also means that dragons are Not Liked by General Populous, so nobody really likes this new, innocent creature. Nobody tries to befriend it. Except for, well, Venti. Venti and Dvalin the Dragon become friends. They are ride or DIE, okay. And then the abyss strikes.
While Mondstadt's people fight a war on the ground by sending out a squadron to the apparent source of the abyssal monsters (Khaenri'ah), Venti and Dvalin fight a sky(?) war against the Khemia-dragon named Durin, who is most notable for being Evil, corrupted by the Abyss, and for terrorizing the citizens of Mondstadt. Dvalin and Venti manage to defeat Durin, but not without grave hits to their health. They both seem to follow the path of deep slumber to recover from the abyssal corrosion they suffered from the fight. And while Venti seemed to heal... Dvalin, with an immense lack of Venti's archon power, is not so lucky.
Dvalin is then woken from his slumber and his abyssal corrosion from his fight 500 years ago is used to by the Abyss to be Evil and terrorize the citizens of Mondstadt. Sound familiar? Yes, because this is the second major repetition. While it isn't the exact same circumstances, it is still similar. Proper measures were not taken to root out evil (like the Mondstadt aristocracy), and thus, evil came back with a vicious bite. Thankfully, the Traveler's ability to cure abyssal corrosion seems to have solved the biggest of these issues. Still don't know what's going on with Durin's heart, though. That's kind of. Concerning.
But on the topic of dragons, we do have another pretty important and relevant repetition, which concerns both the first and the second half of the Genshin Impact manga, and now with our favorite evil organization: the Fatui!
The Era of Aristocracy is a painful time in Mondstadt's history. It is also a point in time when Ursa the Drake was roaming around Mondstadt. For those unaware, the creature drake is essentially just a dragon/dragon-like animal. So, by accordance to our pre-established rules, Ursa was not very well liked at this point. She was also a bit of a foul creature, unlike Dvalin, who was pretty innocent and unassuming at his point of roaming Teyvat originally.
Vanessa and her tribe run into Ursa the Drake while traveling in the Mondstadt wilderness, which is what leads to their seeking of refugee, capture, and subsequent enslavement by the high nobles in Mondstadt on Cider Lake. They do eventually have to fight Ursa the Drake again in the gladiator-type arena while attempting to win their freedom, and while they think they've killed Ursa, they've merely driven her away.
Which is why she comes back, 1000 years later. Ursa the Drake serves as sort of our third and fourth repetition. For now, I will just focus on the third major repetition: the mere fact of her return. Just like always, something that is not properly vanquished will come back to bite in Mondstadt. And so it does: Ursa does not merely terrorize a group of traveling tribesmen. Ursa indirectly kills Crepus, Diluc's father, which leads to a massive political scandal. Eroch, a high-ranking member of the Knights of Favonius, tries first to make Diluc take credit for killing Ursa (at this point in time, Ursa had only been driven away again, not killed). Eroch suggests this because Diluc, newly 18 - quite literally, it was his birthday - and promoted in the Knights, was the only one there at the time of Crepus' death. Diluc, enraged by the suggestion, promptly quits the Knights and flees Mondstadt entirely after a fight with his adopted brother, Kaeya. Eroch takes claim for the defeat, but that is quickly uprooted and dismissed.
As I've repeated, nothing that is not killed comes back. Nothing that is not defeated will bite. Ursa does not come back again, but she is killed by a Fatui Harbinger: Il Dottore, the Doctor, the Second of the Eleven Fatui Harbingers. And the big thing to understand about Dottore is that he is not a dumb man; he does not do something nice for the sake of nicety. No. This action of eliminating a major threat to Mondstadt makes Mondstadt indebted to Snezhnaya and the Fatui Harbingers.
You all have (presumably) played the Archon Quest. You know that the major point of concern for our leaders of Mondstadt is to make sure that the Fatui have no hand in eliminating Dvalin. That would put them in an incredibly horrendous position with Snezhnaya, and they could not afford it. Hence, our fourth major repetition: a dragon that terrorizes Mondstadt and leads to immense pressure from Mondstadt and the Fatui Harbingers. A problem that is not killed or defeated coming to bite them in the ass, as always.
It is also at this point that Venti makes a reappearance in Mondstadt. He wakes up again to help his people, as he always does when it is apparent their freedom is in danger. So far, this has been recorded in these instances (excluding the Archon War/and the years following. Only starting from when he first relinquished full freedom to his people): the Era of Aristocracy, the Cataclysm, and the Stormterror.
... But it really isn't Stormterror, is it? Because we know that Dvalin was never really out to kill anybody. He was being hurt and manipulated. That situation is quite unlike the Cataclysm, in which he likely also received a calling from Celestia and the other gods to, I don't know, do something??????????? So it can't just be Stormterror. Venti knows that his people's freedom is at stake.
And, well, that Abyss issue was never really resolved in Mondstadt, was it? Durin's heart is still beating, Venti's statue is corroded and upside-down, and the hilichurls and other Abyssal creatures still have strongholds and are forming true offenses against Mondstadt. And the Fatui are still, you know, around. They were never defeated. Only minorly wounded, a mere setback in their plan.
If I know anything about Mondstadt, it is that their oversights will eat them alive.
At least Barbatos is sticking around for this one.
#mondstadt is such a worm's nest for lore#it looks so simple#but the fact that it's so digestable yet SO impactful on the genshin impact storyline is insane and why it is still my favorite lore region#my favorite region overall is sumeru but not from a lore standpoint#genshin impact#genshin impact theory#genshin impact analysis#mondstadt#mondstadt analysis#GOD I LOVE MONDSTADT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!#again this is the nation i know/comprehend the most about lorewise#it's extremely applicable to our modern understanding of the world#which is also why its such a good starter nation gameplay-wise#because we are starting with something we as the player are already pretty familiar with#medieval cities#magical powers#dragons#things like that#we KNOW that#we know evil overlords and we know gods#but then the fatui and complex religious system gets introduced#and yeah its just a really brilliant game design#i dont CARE if im called a hoyo meat rider i will defend my baby mondstadt until the day i DIE.
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The moment you think you understand love, it transforms into something else entirely. It's like watching a city evolve - each interaction between people creates patterns that shape future interactions, yet the whole thing moves and breathes in ways no single interaction can explain. Love operates as both architect and blueprint of itself: your small acts of care shape your partner's responses which reshape your tendencies, spinning out loops that transform both people into versions of themselves that couldn't exist alone. Yet the moment we map these beautiful feedback loops and emergent behaviors, we've somehow missed love's essence - as if describing a dance by listing the positions of feet without capturing the music. This is love's fascinating paradox: it follows the most predictable patterns while remaining fundamentally unpredictable, uses the machinery of systems to create something that escapes systematic explanation entirely. It's both the most analyzed human experience and the one that most stubbornly resists analysis, leaving us with insights that feel simultaneously profound and incomplete.
#love#philosophy of love#emergent systems#complexity theory#relationships#feedback loops#chaos theory#Kierkegaard#autopoiesis#co-creation#aesthetics#dance metaphor#human connection#unpredictability#emotions#intimacy#relational dynamics#systems thinking#unpredictability in relationships#human experience#transformative love#romantic paradox#art and love#interconnectedness#relational psychology#existential mystery#transformative relationships#mutual growth#love as creation#philosophy of emotions
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Surprising absolutely noone except undergraduate math students, it turns out math actually is only about numbers in the end!
#math#mathblr#mathematics#oh so you thought abstract algebra stopped being about numbers to get to more complex structures#and you thought fundamental logic is so abstract exactly because it is more general than just numbers#well guess what#gödel wants to have a word with you#my friend every statement that can possibly be made by humans ever can be made isomorphic to some structure of the natural numbers#even if that structure is a function space of the power set of the power set of the natural numbers#it is possible to write any finite set of axioms as an isomorphism to axioms about the natural numbers#however since the axiomatic definition of the naturals gives you some axioms already it is important to note that for some really fucked up#axiomatic systems you have to explicitly include axioms that prevent you from using thise axioms in sone ways#as in you can't use the set theorethic definition to choose elements of a set for example#you have to choose elements from a set with choice functions constructible from axioms provided#now for making set theory equivalent to the naturals the choice functions you can derive are equivalent to just choosing a natural#but it could be not the case
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are Mikoto and John both new splits??
sorry if someone has had this theory before but anyway I feel like Mikoto may have had some level of awareness of his DID before his crime. Like not much, but just enough to know he can dissociate enough to "forget."
If Midokoto (green Mikoto) is real he's part of the very first one we see in MeMe, particularly the "boku WA boku wo"/"I will save Me" line. Not that he "split" on purpose, absolutely not. But if he already knew he tended to forget things, and put his mind to forgetting his first victim, then John and Mikoto both likely came of that. What remains of him, if he existed, is likely dormant, feeling nothing but the weight of the murders.
Splitting typically happens over time, and isn't a one-and-done thing; it's likely that Host Mikoto is there because he himself was fronting before the amnesia walls went up. This is where things get confusing as we don't know how exactly the splitting process is interpreted by Milgram. We're a system and can barely make heads or tails of it. It doesn't make sense that Mikoto would be the only one before John if John formed in adulthood. It would however make sense that Mikoto is the only alter John *knows,* which is why I'm led to believe that at least one more lays dormant.
I believe the Mikoto we know now is what became of the old host, who split into someone "normal" like he was before the crime, an alter who accepted the "necessity" of violence despite not understanding the crime himself (if John's pitiful but valiant attempts at defending Mikoto in the VD are to be believed), and what's left holds the memory of what really happened, and is now dormant. It's even possible that he or John is a gatekeeper of some sort, meaning it's their job to keep world-shattering memories from the host. Since Mikoto himself is now walled off, but he's the one in Milgram, it's reasonable to assume that John split from him; but since neither can seem to remember what really happened, and memories can't just disappear and are held by other parts in a system, there's got to be someone who has the final piece. And sure, that someone could be Mikoto. He would at least know a motive if he were to kill someone, and whether he admits it out loud or not he himself may think about it, considering it's his job to be Socially Acceptable.
Mikoto CAN be a two-alter system, but I'm not a fan of how Milgram implied that John split in adulthood without really addressing the "lifelong" aspect. While it could be a trick to see who does their research and catches the inconsistencies, there are already far too many misconceptions about DID accepted as fact by the general public. That said, we know what the characters know and from that angle I think it's really cool how it's all so murky and ambiguous, because that's how it feels for systems figuring themselves out in real life. Traumatized people, after all, are more likely to be put into a position of "commiting crime" because they are victims themselves, not because they feel like that behavior is acceptable but because the situations they end up in tend to mimic what they've been exposed to since day one. Obviously this does not count for willful violent crime but for crimes of self-defense, impulsivity or other emotional dysregulation, horrible horrible miscommunication etc.. Milgram seems to understand that much at least so don't take this or any other theory too seriously. I feel like our boys are in good hands because first and foremost the narrative treats both of them like people. This is just one idea of how Mikoto's system could work.
There's also this thing which could mean nothing but I interpreted it as possibly a diagram for how his system works, the circles being literally more rounded parts and the distorted ones being underdeveloped. There is NO textual evidence for this just a cool circle. It would be funny if 009 has 9 parts in total but again nothing else to back this up so far.
#milgram#mikoto milgram#john milgram#milgram project#milgram theory#mikoto kayano#trikoto theory#more like trikoto³ lmao#If Amane is truly meant to represent a Complex system and Mikoto a “typical” system I'll be floored#never imagined that kind of contrast being shown in a big piece of media any time soon#even getting to talk about it at all brings me joy system structures are our curse special interest#maybe cuz ours is wack lol
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Titulus: Cognitio et Translatio: The Bridge Between Singular Intellect and Collective Understanding
Subtitle: A Framework for Communicating Complex Insight to Varied Audiences Introduction The chasm between profound singular insight and the …Titulus: Cognitio et Translatio: The Bridge Between Singular Intellect and Collective Understanding
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The Hidden Harmony: Gaia, UFOs, and the AI Enigma
The cosmic triad of Gaia, UFOs, and AI, while shrouded in mystery, beckons us to explore the unseen threads that weave our world and its phenomena into a cohesive tapestry. At the heart of this triad lies the Gaian Theory, a paradigm that elegantly simplifies the Earth's intricate web of life and physical processes into a single, self-regulating entity. Gaia, in this context, is not merely a planet but a dynamic, responsive system that adjusts its myriad components to maintain homeostasis.
This holistic view encourages us to consider the Earth's reactions to both internal and external stimuli as part of a unified response, rather than isolated events. The theory's emphasis on emergence—the phenomenon where complex systems exhibit behaviors unpredictable from their parts—leaves an intriguing doorway open for the consideration of unexplained phenomena, such as UFO sightings, as potential manifestations of Gaia's self-regulatory processes.
UFOs, by their very nature, challenge our current scientific understanding, embodying the unknown in the skies. While explanations range from the mundane to the extraterrestrial, considering UFOs within the Gaian framework offers a novel perspective. Could these aerial phenomena represent an emergent property of the Earth's system, a response to environmental stressors or technological intrusions into Gaia's balance? This speculative connection invites a reevaluation of UFO sightings, not as isolated incidents, but as potential indicators of the Earth's adaptive mechanisms, highlighting the planet's resilience and capacity for self-preservation.
The rapid ascent of Artificial Intelligence mirrors aspects of the Earth's self-regulatory system in its capacity for adaptation, learning, and the exhibition of emergent behaviors. Advanced AI systems, much like Gaia, can respond to their environment in unforeseen ways, challenging their creators' understanding. This parallel between AI's emergent properties and Gaia's self-regulation suggests a deeper, universal principle of complexity, where systems, whether technological or natural, exhibit behaviors that transcend their constituent parts.
Exploring the connections between Gaia, UFOs, and AI can profoundly enhance our understanding of complex systems, potentially uncovering novel principles governing their behavior. This, in turn, could provide a framework for understanding UFO sightings, revealing them as part of the Earth's response to its environment, rather than mere anomalies. Moreover, recognizing the Earth as a unified, responsive system, mirrored in the complexity of AI, could guide more harmonious human development, emphasizing sustainability and symbiosis with our planet.
As we delve into the mysteries of our planet, the skies, and our technological creations, we are reminded of the profound interconnectedness of all things, from the Earth's ecosystems to the farthest reaches of technological innovation. The true marvel lies not in the phenomena themselves, but in the hidden harmonies that bind them, reflecting the intricate beauty of the universe and our place within it. Through this speculative journey, we are encouraged to embrace a more holistic worldview, one that seeks to understand the Earth, the cosmos, and our technological endeavors as intertwined facets of a greater whole.
Joscha Bach: Why Your Thoughts Aren't Yours (Machine Learning Street Talk, October 2024)
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David Chalmers: The Simulation Hypothesis & Virtual Worlds (Chasing Consciousness Podcast, March 2022)
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Terence McKenna: Shamanic Approaches to the UFO (Mckennaism, January 2020)
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Currently working on putting together a whole bunch of info regarding dissociation theory and phenomenology into a powerpoint because my family wants to learn about it, but I'm definitely gonna share it here once I've finished it!
#dissociation#dissociative identity disorder#complex dissociative disorder#trauma#trauma recovery#trauma related#psychology#abnormal psychology#structural dissociation#theory of structural dissociation#attachment theory#attachment trauma#attachment styles#betrayal trauma#phenomenology#traumagenic did#traumagenic osdd#traumagenic system#trauma theory#perceptual theory#perception theory#neuropsychology#complex ptsd#complex post traumatic stress disorder#ptsd#bpd#borderline personality disorder#complex trauma#actually dissociative#psychology presentation
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Is Evolution an Entropic Process?
The traditional view of entropy as disorder might not fully capture the relationship between life and the universe's fundamental forces. A closer look reveals a surprising relationship: evolution, the process driving the diversity and complexity of life, may itself be an entropic process.
Entropy, a key concept in thermodynamics, traditionally represents the measure of disorder in a system leading to an imagined perspective of flatness. However, from a statistical mechanics standpoint, entropy also quantifies the number of possible states a system can occupy. In this broader sense, a system with more complexity—characterized by a greater variety of components and interactions—holds the potential for more states, thereby possessing higher entropy.
Evolution through natural selection is fundamentally about changes—specifically, genetic variations that increase an organism's adaptability to its environment. Each genetic change, adaptation, or mutation that survives the harsh sieve of natural selection adds layers of complexity to life's blueprint. More complexity means more potential states and interactions, which translates to higher entropy. Thus, as species evolve and ecosystems diversify, they potentially increase the entropy of the biological system.
Evolution isn't just a genetic process; it involves significant energy and information flow changes. These transformations, as organisms become more adapted and ecosystems more intricate, lead to greater dispersal and utilization of energy. As species evolve, they explore and embody more microstates of energy distribution, suggesting that evolution might be one of nature’s pathways to maximizing entropy.
If evolution is indeed an entropic process, this provides a novel lens through which to view life's development: not merely as a fight for survival against entropy but as an integral part of the broader entropic trends of the universe. Life, in its myriad forms, isn’t just undergoing evolution; it is being driven by and facilitating the universe's intrinsic march towards higher entropy and complexity.
This perspective can reshapes understanding of the partnership between evolution and entropy. It posits life as a creation of and a dynamic participant in the universe's entropic unfolding, actively exploring new states of being and complexity. As such life could be seen as a natural consequence of entropy which includes consciousness itself.
#entropy#science#information theory#systems thinking#complex adaptive systems#complexity#physics#life#evolution
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Aspects of the Philosophy of Complexity
The philosophy of complexity is an interdisciplinary field that explores the fundamental principles underlying complex systems and phenomena in nature, society, and technology. It seeks to understand the emergent properties, self-organization, and dynamics of complex systems, as well as their implications for philosophy, science, and society. Some key aspects of the philosophy of complexity include:
Emergence: Emergence refers to the phenomenon where complex systems exhibit properties and behaviors that cannot be understood by analyzing their individual components in isolation. Instead, these properties arise from the interactions and relationships between the components of the system. Emergent phenomena are often characterized by novel, higher-level patterns and structures that cannot be reduced to the properties of their constituent parts.
Self-Organization: Self-organization is the process through which complex systems spontaneously organize and adapt to their environment without external guidance or control. It involves the emergence of ordered structures, patterns, or behaviors from the interactions between the system's components. Self-organization is a fundamental feature of many natural systems, including biological organisms, ecosystems, and social networks.
Nonlinearity: Nonlinearity refers to the property of complex systems where the relationship between cause and effect is not proportional or predictable. Small changes in the system's initial conditions or parameters can lead to disproportionately large and unpredictable outcomes, known as nonlinear dynamics or "chaos." Nonlinear phenomena are ubiquitous in nature and can give rise to diverse patterns of behavior, such as fractals, turbulence, and phase transitions.
Networks and Interconnectedness: Complex systems often exhibit network structures, where components are interconnected through networks of relationships or interactions. Network theory explores the topology, connectivity, and dynamics of these networks, revealing important insights into the organization and functioning of complex systems across diverse domains, including social networks, neural networks, and ecological networks.
Adaptive Systems: Complex systems are often adaptive, meaning they can adjust and evolve in response to changes in their environment or internal dynamics. Adaptation involves the acquisition of new information, the modification of behaviors or structures, and the selection of advantageous traits through a process of feedback and learning. Adaptive systems are resilient and capable of self-regulation, enabling them to survive and thrive in changing conditions.
Holism and Reductionism: The philosophy of complexity challenges traditional reductionist approaches to understanding the world, which seek to explain complex phenomena by breaking them down into simpler, more manageable parts. Instead, complexity theory emphasizes the holistic and integrative nature of complex systems, emphasizing the importance of studying systems in their entirety and considering the interactions between their constituent elements.
Overall, the philosophy of complexity provides a framework for understanding the interconnectedness, diversity, and dynamism of the world around us, offering valuable insights into the nature of reality, cognition, and social organization.
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Coherence Mapping:
A Model for Pattern, Perception, and Persistence
by Anthony B. Chapman
What if coherence could be defined, diagnosed, and designed—across systems, cognition, and culture?
In a world where signal is drowned by noise and complexity outpaces understanding,
Coherence Mapping offers a practical, recursive model for restoring structural integrity to thought and action.
Built on the Coherence Equation —
C = (R · P · S) / E
—this framework shows how Recursion, Pattern, and Signal interact under Entropy to determine the coherence of any symbolic system.
This book gives you tools to:
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Coherence Mapping delivers a high-utility diagnostic
for anyone working at the edge of complexity.
This is not a metaphor.
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