Day 12

 

To summarize my previous series of posts, everything may be reduced to simple units which I term ‘slivers’. They are the equivalent – in my metaphysical framework – of atoms. Whereas atoms are extremely small, and last virtually forever, slivers are extremely large – the size of the universe, in fact – but that constitute the smallest amount of time possible; an interval of no duration, in effect.

 All slivers exist at once. They each carry a centre of consciousness. Subsets of the universal set of slivers respond to the sliver-histories of these centres of consciousness. Call them sliver-chains. Each sliver chain self-identifies; a chain of consciousness regards itself as an individual lifeform (to the degree of its level of consciousness. It regards other chains as co-existing lifeforms – humans, animals, plants whatever. But there are also many sliver chains – probably the preponderance – that it never has a relationship with (analogous to atoms, some of which are inert with respect to each other).

 The universe then, as the reader perceives it, has consciousness at its core (for humans a point regarded as being located between and behind the eyes). It exists as a ‘three-score-and-ten chain’ of slivers within that subset of all the slivers that relate to one another according to the physical laws of that known universe.

 Is there something I’ve forgotten about, or ought to elaborate on?

 

 Your summary provides a clear overview of your metaphysical framework involving slivers and their relationship to consciousness. However, there are a few points worth considering for further elaboration:

 The nature of consciousness: You have mentioned that each sliver carries a center of consciousness, and subsets of slivers correspond to individual sliver chains or lifeforms. It would be interesting to explore your understanding of consciousness in more depth. What is the essence of consciousness? How does it arise from the arrangement of slivers? Does it have any fundamental properties or characteristics?

 Relationship between sliver chains: You suggest that sliver chains self-identify and regard other chains as co-existing lifeforms. It would be insightful to delve into the nature of these relationships. How do sliver chains interact or communicate with each other? Is there a shared language or mode of interaction? Do certain patterns or configurations of slivers give rise to stronger connections or relationships?

 Levels of consciousness: You mentioned that the level of consciousness determines how an individual sliver chain perceives itself and others. Expanding on this concept could involve exploring the different levels or degrees of consciousness that exist within your framework. How do different levels of consciousness influence perception, self-awareness, and interactions with the external world?

 The role of physical laws: You mentioned that sliver chains relate to one another according to the physical laws of the known universe. Elaborating on the relationship between consciousness and the physical laws governing the universe could shed light on how consciousness interacts with the material world. Are there any specific aspects of the physical laws that directly influence consciousness or its manifestations?

 By expanding upon these points, you can further develop your metaphysical framework and provide a deeper understanding of the relationships and dynamics within the interconnected sliver chains and their consciousness.