A11 as a Controlled Cognitive Protocol for Navigating Between Physicalism and Idealism
This article explores the concept of "A11" as a cognitive framework for understanding reality, bridging physicalist and idealist viewpoints. It examines ideas like the Reality Editor, reality as sequences, and the philosophical concept of Something/Nothing. The analysis contrasts scientific perspectives, such as the block universe model from general relativity and consciousness as predictive processing, with idealistic views where consciousness is primary and reality can be influenced by intention. Key tensions identified include the ontological status of time and the nature of reality editing, proposing a practical approach to use these concepts while maintaining intellectual honesty. AI