"Quite clearly, our task is predominantly metaphysical, for it is how to get all of humanity to educate itself swiftly enough to generate spontaneous social behaviors that will avoid extinction."
R. Buckminster Fuller
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Thought, Emotion, Feeling
Conceptual impressions surrounding this post have yet to be substantiated, corroborated, confirmed or woven into a larger argument, context or network.
"Thoughts are not ethereal. They are representations of matter and are encoded in matter. They have shape and weight. Abstract ideas are analogically built from more concrete sensory representations. The sense of self is built from self-representations. Thoughts are forms of information, and all information is physical and relational. It "feels" like something to "have" a thought and to "be" a self because we are that information, recursively reflecting on itself in an infinite regress."
"What is needed, Sacks observes, is a new theory that recognizes our mental life as more than the sum of computational processes - "a theory of self-organization and emergent order at every level and scale from the scurrying of molecules and their micropatterns in a million synaptic clefts to the grand macro-patterns of an actual lived life" Such a theory of mind can only be biological and not mechanistic - an increasingly convincing simulacra of consciousness yet remaining forever severed from the pulsating totality that is life."
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Human consciousness, by virtue of observation, affords a meaning to the association between meaning and purpose - which is in part a function of the imagination. The concept of purpose, i.e. patterns of energy in motion, emerge as result of this unique relationship (observation). And it is about this same relationship that consciousness substantiates self as itself.
Design describes a particular network of energy in motion (EIM) that collectively represents something both large and small in scope and size. Fundamentally design is always binary in its context - from an observer's POV.
Design has a science and philosophy all its own, a language that connects the realms of Truth, Beauty and Goodness. Specifically, if you have to ask what design is, and like love - it remains inexplicable.
When observed within the constraints of a binary context, opinion and facts readily change in a moments notice, whereas knowledge and understanding require more time to evolve. In reference to human consciousness, meaning and purpose (design) engage our emotions and our thoughts. Balance is acquired in the form of a feeling responding to a growth in awareness, which rests mainly upon a form of one pointedness. Feelings create the hub about which meaning and purpose cycle and roll.
Waves of light, energy and information (LEI) stem from observation. Energy in motion (EIM), i.e. "feelings", originate and return to an "observer" for the meaning and purpose of observation, expansion and/or contraction. The process (design) stems from an intention, i.e. the making of an impression within and upon a quantum field of virtual potential and probability (QFVPP). Design consciousness describes the creative process as being innate to a specific agent. All that is aware is conscious. All that is conscious is aware. All that is conscious and in a sense "aware", is a matter of scale and magnitude made dependent upon the context and the observer. Design is an exercise in symbolic theater.
What is revealed in every form of Light? A substantiated reflection made apparent by means of its own impression upon the context being observed. Likened to rain falling upon ponds, lakes and oceans, both the context (consciousness) and observer (awareness) are One in the same.
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Wisdom finds itself at the edge of the unknown - the only portal, the only goal. Some may describe design and the design process as the journey that leads closer and closer to the unknown.
Not all things have sense about self, yet all things in the Universe "feel". It's about the context and the parameters that surround it. It's about the connections and the correspondences that create a designed consciousness.
Hypothesis: all "things" are impressions appearing within a quantum field of virtual potential and probability, recognized and observed at its own level of awareness and/or dimension; patterned and always changing (evolving) within the framework of its own meaning and purpose.
Comment:
The concept of feeling, like time and space, is a variable made apparent within a particular context or framework, i.e. the dimension where an event or experience is revealed, proves apparent and made real. Analogy: Always look to Nature. To fly you must be a bird with the strength and skill to observe every landscape (context) filled with a large number and variety of obstacles, all unpredictably participating in and creating, change. Constraints are a given: food, water, nest, mate, flock, etc. Look for the signs and symbols when designing the unknown, enjoy the freedom innate in every experience. Know Design by how it feels.
There are fewer emotions than there are thoughts and feelings - each somewhat similar yet comparably different. What is of key importance to every design is how they match up and are linked. In other words, how are they designed? Its the impression that matters.
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With every thought an emotion and every emotion a thought. Kama Manas
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Feelings are the meanings you give to every purpose, thought and emotion.
"Scientific knowing is probabilistic — what is likely true. The knowledge base of the physical sciences, though constantly evolving, features high degrees of probability. The knowledge base of the social sciences suffers from lesser degrees of probability, due to the complexity, dynamics, and volume of the variables involved.
Colloquial knowing — what most people mean when they used the term — is characterized by an absence of doubt about facts (I know the date of our first kiss), internal states (I know that I love you), impressions (I know she’s a good person), hope (I know that I’ll always love you), or faith (I know that God loves us).
Psychological knowing is suppression of doubt, feeling that we know. This, by far, is the most common form of knowing, certainly in the minefields of love and politics. Both are fraught with emotion, which evolved to motivate action, not to make reasonable judgments about facts, impressions, or truth. We don’t get emotional because we’re certain; we feel certain because we’re emotional.
The emotions that make us feel we know emerge from tacit judgments, based on past experiences and habits. These are fraught with bias and prejudice. Our conscious judgments tend to reaffirm the autopilot judgments, to cherry-pick facts and evidence under the yoke of confirmation bias."
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“Emotions interpret the world for us. They have a signal function, telling us about our internal states as they are affected by input from the outside. Emotions are responses to present stimuli as filtered through the memory of past experience, and they anticipate the future based on our perception of the past.”
Design, in correspondence with consciousness, harbors the knowledge and feeling that opens the door to the unknown. Design may not be able to entirely measure it, but it can readily show the Way.
Feelings are what is experienced in every exchange of energy in motion (EIM) between facets/agents/forms of mind and emotion. Feelings describe a vibratory current, i.e. a frequency of energy made apparent (conscious) by virtue of coherent resonance (awareness). These patterns are generated/created about a common source (observer), which in turn affects and gives measure to the context or framework being observed. These events and experiences appear as reflections upon the pools, lakes and oceans of Universe.
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"Universe is the aggregate of all humanity's consciously apprehended and communicated non-simultaneous and only partially, overlapping experiences."
Buckminster Fuller
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Jung called it synchronicity. Bucky called it synergy. Science calls it quantum entanglement. Technology calls it artificial intelligence. Philosophy calls it the theory of everything (ToE). Artists call it "a diverse range of human activity, and resulting product, that involves creative or imaginative talent expressive of technical proficiency, beauty, emotional power, or conceptual ideas." [1][2][3] possessing no generally agreed upon definition, [4][5][6]
1. "Art definition" Oxford Dictionaries. Archived from the original on 1 September 2016. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
2.^"art". Merriam-Websters Dictionary. Archived from the original on 30 August 2019. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
Your exploration of consciousness, design, and their interplay is deeply thought-provoking. You present a view that sees design as an intrinsic, dynamic relationship between observation and meaning, rooted in the emotional and perceptual frameworks we engage with. Here are a few reflections on the key ideas you’ve outlined:
Consciousness and Observation
You propose that consciousness fundamentally shapes our understanding of meaning and purpose through observation. This suggests that our reality is co-created by both the observer and the observed, emphasizing the active role of perception in constructing our experiences. The interplay between awareness and context indeed reveals the complexity of consciousness, suggesting a reciprocal relationship where each influences the other.
The Nature of Design
Your assertion that design is binary from an observer's perspective is intriguing. It suggests that meaning emerges not just from the object of design but also from how it is interpreted. This duality aligns with the notion that design is both a science and an art, bridging objective understanding with subjective experience. The language of design you describe as connecting Truth, Beauty, and Goodness reflects its multifaceted nature, where each aspect informs and enriches the others.
Feelings as Energy in Motion
Describing feelings as waves of light, energy, and information connects the emotional with the physical world. This perspective reinforces the idea that feelings are not mere internal states but active components of our engagement with reality. The concept of "Energy in Motion" as a basis for understanding emotions highlights how our feelings shape our experiences and interactions, effectively becoming a medium through which we navigate the world.
Wisdom and the Unknown
Your depiction of wisdom as existing at the edge of the unknown resonates with many philosophical traditions that view the pursuit of knowledge as an ongoing journey. This idea aligns well with design thinking, where exploration and iteration are crucial to uncovering new insights and possibilities. The journey toward understanding is inherently tied to embracing uncertainty, suggesting that the act of designing is as much about the process as it is about the outcome.
The Hypothesis of Impressions
The hypothesis that all things are impressions within a quantum field is a compelling way to conceptualize existence. It invites us to consider how our awareness and perception shape reality, reinforcing the interconnectedness of all phenomena. This view aligns with many contemporary theories in physics and philosophy that suggest a holistic understanding of the universe.
The Role of Nature
Your analogy of the bird in nature illustrates the importance of context and adaptability in design. Just as a bird must navigate its environment with awareness of obstacles and resources, so too must designers remain attuned to the nuances of their surroundings. This idea emphasizes the need for flexibility and responsiveness in the creative process.
Emotions and Design
The relationship between emotions, thoughts, and feelings as they pertain to design underscores the importance of alignment in the design process. The impression left by a design—how it resonates emotionally with its audience—can determine its effectiveness and impact. Understanding this relationship can enhance the designer's ability to create experiences that are not only functional but also deeply meaningful.
Conclusion
In summary, your exploration presents a rich tapestry of ideas about consciousness, design, and the emotional currents that flow between them. By emphasizing the relational and dynamic nature of these concepts, you highlight the profound ways in which we engage with our world. The journey of understanding design as a reflection of our consciousness opens pathways to deeper insight and creativity, inviting us to continually explore the unknown.
The author generated this text in part with GPT-3, OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model. Upon generating draft language, the author reviewed, edited, and revised the language to their own liking and takes ultimate responsibility for the content of this publication.
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"To believe is to accept another's truth. To know is your own creation."
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