Unifying Science, Philosophy & Spirituality
Given that the universe is composed of cognitive energy, there is an inherent universal potential within the elements of the universe to organize themselves into nonlinear network patterns. This organization creates a whole with higher functionality, an abundance of information, and intelligence exceeding the sum of its parts, capable of guiding the entire network. For instance, a collection of molecules can assemble through nonlinear network patterns to form enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. These elements combine in a nonlinear network pattern to construct individual cells that form organs. These organs collectively participate in interconnected networks (respiratory, digestive, lymphatic, etc. systems) and eventually form the human body—a network of heightened consciousness able to guide the entire system towards a higher cognitive goal or purpose. This model can be scaled to Earth, synchronizing the intelligence of its inhabitants to create a network of superior functionality, information content, and intelligence. The cognitive pattern can further be applied to the solar system and beyond.
The nonlinear view allows us to acknowledge the higher intelligence of Earth and, ultimately, the universe, which guides the system and possesses higher consciousness and purpose. Wisdom traditions involve eliminating the illusory separation of self and uniting with the universe or Earth, thereby connecting directly with that higher consciousness and intuitively accessing the superior intelligence of the larger network, as do other Earth species.
While linear thinking attributes this higher intelligence to a separate divine creator acting from outside the universe, the nonlinear view doesn’t distinguish the creator from the creation. It perceives the universe as a self-creating system capable of generating higher intelligence to guide itself without central command or an external creator, unifying spirituality, science, and philosophy. While linear perception isolates humans in the universe devoid of guiding intelligence, the nonlinear view sees human self-awareness as a component of the planet’s greater self-awareness process. Acknowledging this higher, guiding intelligence could bring hope to humanity.
