EP128 Forrest Landry on Immanent Metaphysics: Part 3
May 27, 2021
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Philosopher Forrest Landry and host Jim delve into the Incommensuration Theorem, discussing symmetry, continuity, domains, knowledge, measurement, quantum interpretations, and more. They explore relationships in mathematics, physics, coding languages, and cultural perceptions, emphasizing the interconnectedness of content, context, and epistemic processes.
Access control limits define knowledge boundaries based on perceptual constraints.
Continuity indicates smoothness in scientific phenomena, showing connected patterns in behaviors.
Symmetry plays a crucial role in memory encoding, aligning internal recall with external events.
Deep dives
The Relationship Between Symmetry and Continuity in Scientific Knowledge
Symmetry, as defined by the sameness of content and difference of context, is a foundational concept central to scientific and physical knowledge. It signifies a consistent pattern observed across various contexts, reflecting the uniformity of information encoded in different scenarios. This symmetrical pattern not only underpins the encoding of knowledge but also provides a framework for understanding regularities in the universe.
The Inseparable Elements of Comparison: Sameness and Difference, Context and Content
Comparison involves inseparable elements such as sameness and difference, context and content. The interplay between these pairs of concepts forms the basis of how knowledge is constructed. Sameness and difference dictate the consistency and variation observed in information, while context and content define the relationships between the observed elements and their surrounding environments.
The Significance of Access Control Limits in Understanding Causation and Perception
Access control limits play a crucial role in determining the boundaries of causation and perception. These limits define what can be known or accessed based on inherent constraints within the perceptual process. The inability to access certain information or events due to these limits highlights the selective nature of knowledge acquisition and understanding.
Evoking Continuity: A Fundamental Element in Describing Uniformity in Scientific Phenomena
Continuity, characterized by sameness of content within a consistent context, elucidates the smoothness and consistency observed in scientific phenomena. In concepts like continuous functions, continuity reflects the minimal change in output for infinitesimally small variations in input, showcasing the connected nature of patterns and behaviors.
Exploring Symmetry's Role in Memory and Knowledge Encoding
Symmetry, embodying the sameness of internal representations and external realities, plays a pivotal role in memory and knowledge encoding. The correspondence between internal recall and external events signifies the symmetry in encoding information and perceiving reality. This symmetrical relationship serves as a fundamental aspect of scientific and cognitive processes.
Context, Content, and Symmetry: Interweaving Concepts in Constructing Scientific Understanding
Context and content, intertwined with symmetry, form the fabric of scientific understanding. The relationship between sameness and difference, context and content, and the overarching concept of symmetry weave together to create a cohesive framework for decoding scientific phenomena and encoding knowledge.
The Holistic Approach to Understanding Causation in the Quest for Knowledge
The pursuit of knowledge through the perception of causation necessitates a holistic approach to understanding the interplay of elements like perception, comparison, and symmetry. Causation sets the stage for deciphering patterns, determining access limits, and encoding information, reflecting the intricate web of relationships central to knowledge acquisition.
Concept of Continuity and Discontinuity in Epistemic Process
The podcast discusses the concept of continuity and discontinuity in epistemic processes, emphasizing the importance of symmetry, asymmetry, and understanding what is knowable versus unknowable. It highlights the implications of moving from the unknown to the known, showing how notions of continuity, discontinuity, symmetry, and asymmetry are fundamental in scientific methodologies.
Interconnections Between Symmetry, Asymmetry, Continuity, and Discontinuity
The episode explores the interconnections between symmetry, asymmetry, continuity, and discontinuity, illustrating how these concepts play a crucial role in defining knowledge and perception. It delves into how applying these concepts can lead to a clearer understanding of various fields of knowledge, revealing meta patterns that emerge as a result.
Implications of Incommensuration Theorem in Physics and Mathematics
The incommensuration theorem is highlighted for its implications in understanding concepts in quantum mechanics and mathematics. The discussion touches on the balance between completeness and consistency, demonstrating the interconnectedness of symmetry, continuity, and the limitations imposed by the theorem, especially in the context of different quantum interpretations and mathematical principles such as the Gödel theorem.
Forrest Landry & Jim continue their exploration of Forrest's Immanent Metaphysics by diving deep into its Incommensuration Theorem (ICT)...
Forrest Landry & Jim continue their exploration of metaphysics by diving deep into a theorem that arises from Forrest's Immanent Metaphysics called Incommensuration Theorem (ICT). They start by defining the key concepts of ICT: symmetry & continuity, domains & their three elements, what it means to know something, measurement & comparison, sameness & difference, content & context, access control limits, time & causality, the principle of identity, and the nature of epistemic processes. Then, using these concepts, they go into what ICT says about possible relationships of continuity & symmetry, everyday & scientific implications of those revealed relationships, quantum interpretations from the view of ICT, and much more.
Episode Transcript
Incommensuration Theorem (ICT) Dialog
Bell's theorem
Superdeterminism
Gödel's theorem
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Forrest Landry is a philosopher, writer, researcher, scientist, engineer, craftsman, and teacher focused on metaphysics, the manner in which software applications, tools, and techniques influence the design and management of very large scale complex systems, and the thriving of all forms of life on this planet. Forrest is also the founder and CEO of Magic Flight, a third-generation master woodworker who found that he had a unique set of skills in large scale software systems design. Which led him to work in the production of several federal classified and unclassified systems, including various FBI investigative projects, TSC, IDW, DARPA, the Library of Congress Congressional Records System, and many others.
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