In the Cognitive Theoretical Model of the Universe (CTMU), perception is not passive but an active process that shapes reality. The observer and the observed are intrinsically linked in a feedback loop, where observation organizes reality itself.

Perception Shapes Reality

Perception is not merely a passive reception of information but an active process that integrates the observer into the very structure of reality.

Reality, as described in the CTMU, is a self-referential system. Observation ensures internal consistency, turning the universe into an interactive, evolving system dependent on its participants.

Reality as Self-Referential

The universe does not exist out there, independent of us. We are inescapably involved in bringing about that which appears to be happening.

Modern science and the CTMU challenge the idea of separation. Reality is a network of interconnected processes, where the observer’s role is key to maintaining coherence.

The Illusion of Separation

Reality is not a collection of things, it is a network of processes.

In the CTMU, time and space are not pre-existing absolutes but emergent properties shaped through observation. This aligns with Einstein’s revolutionary perspective on the nature of reality.

Perception’s Role in Time and Space

Time and space are modes by which we think, not conditions in which we live.

Christopher Langan explains, “To observe is to interact. To interact is to exist.” This makes the observer not just part of reality but essential to its ongoing self-organization and evolution.Recognizing perception as an active force allows us to see how deeply we are woven into the fabric of reality. Our thoughts, actions, and observations influence the universe’s structure and evolution.

Why the Observer Matters

The CTMU reveals the profound role of perception in shaping reality. Explore how observers interact with the universe, influencing its structure and coherence in ways science and philosophy both reflect.

Perception shapes our understanding of reality. Yet, the Cognitive Theoretical Model of the Universe (CTMU) posits that this relationship is not one-sided. Reality itself depends on the act of observation, creating a feedback loop between the observer and the observed. This perspective challenges traditional notions of an objective, observer-independent universe, suggesting instead that perception is…

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Perception and Reality: The Role of the Observer in CTMU

The Cognitive Theoretical Model of the Universe (CTMU) frames reality as a self-referential system where every component is interdependent. Systems thinking reveals how feedback loops maintain coherence, ensuring the evolution of the universe.

Systems Thinking in Reality

Reality is a self-distributed system—a holistic framework in which every component exists in a state of mutual dependence and consistency with the whole.

From ecosystems to human behavior, feedback loops show how systems regulate and adapt. In the CTMU, these loops link every event to the greater whole, creating a unified and self-evolving reality.

The Power of Feedback Loops

Nonlocality is not a paradox but a natural consequence of reality’s intrinsic unity. In a self-referential system, distance emerges as a property rather than existing as a fundamental constraint.

The CTMU reveals how systems thinking applies universally, from the smallest particle to cosmic scales. Every connection influences the system, shaping reality’s structure and progression.

Systems Thinking in Action

By understanding reality as an interconnected system, we see how our actions ripple through the universe. Systems thinking reminds us to act responsibly, knowing we’re part of a unified whole.

Why Systems Thinking Matters

Explore how the CTMU applies systems thinking to reveal an interconnected reality. Learn how feedback loops and holistic thinking shape the universe and our responsibility within it.

In our increasingly complex world, the ability to recognize interconnections between systems is vital. The Cognitive Theoretical Model of the Universe (CTMU) builds on this principle, proposing that reality itself is a vast, interconnected system where every part influences the whole. Systems thinking, the practice of understanding how individual components interact within a larger framework,…

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Systems Thinking in CTMU: Why Everything is Interlinked

The Cognitive Theoretical Model of the Universe (CTMU) views the universe as inherently cognitive. Reality is a self-configuring, self-processing system where everything is interconnected. Cognition isn’t limited to humans; it is embedded in the fabric of the universe itself.

The Universe as a Cognitive System

In the CTMU, all components of reality are part of a unified system. Feedback loops and interdependence ensure the universe evolves coherently, linking every part to the greater whole.

Interconnectivity Redefined

Reality is a self-processing, self-configuring language, and everything within it is an expression of this universal syntax.

Christopher Langan explains that reality “observes” itself through interconnected systems. When we think, perceive, and create, we are participating in the cognitive processes of the universe.

Are We Part of a Thinking Universe?

Reality is not fragmented. Its apparent divisions are projections of a unified whole, an indivisible structure that operates in harmony with itself.

No event or system exists in isolation. From ecosystems to galaxies, the CTMU reveals a reality where all phenomena are linked through a self-referential framework.

Everything is Connected

If reality is a cognitive system, every thought, action, and decision we make contributes to the universe’s evolution. Understanding this empowers us to see our role in shaping the larger whole.

Why Interconnectivity Matters

Reality is not only capable of understanding itself; it must do so in order to exist. This reflexive property is what binds it together.

We live in a world that “requires” us to perceive ourselves as separate from the systems around us, and the Cognitive Theoretical Model of the Universe (CTMU) challenges this notion at its core. It proposes something both profound and transformational: the universe itself is not only interconnected but inherently cognitive. Cognition, in this sense, is…

Exploring Interconnectivity: Cognition and the Universe

यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य ग्लानिर्भवति भारत | अभ्युत्थानमधर्मस्य तदात्मानं सृजाम्यहम् ||

Sanskrit: सत्त्वं रजस्तम इति गुणाः प्रकृतिसंभवाःTranslation: Purity, passion, and inertia - these qualities arise from nature.Explanation: This explains the influence of the three modes of material nature on human behavior and consciousness.

The Three Gunas

Sanskrit: नैनं छिन्दन्ति शस्त्राणि नैनं दहति पावकः | न चैनं क्लेदयन्त्यापो न शोषयति मारुतः ||Translation: Weapons cannot cleave him, nor can fire burn him; water cannot wet him, nor can wind dry him.Description: Lord Krishna explains the indestructible nature of the soul, which transcends physical harm.

The Soul's Immortality

Sanskrit: कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन | मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि ||Translation: You have a right to perform your prescribed duties, but you are not entitled to the fruits of your actions. Never consider yourself the cause of the results of your activities, nor be attached to inaction.Description: Lord Krishna emphasizes the importance of performing one's duty without attachment to the outcome, promoting selfless action.

The Right to Action, Not to Results

Sanskrit: ज्ञानं तेऽहं सविज्ञानमिदं वक्ष्याम्यशेषतः | यज्ज्ञात्वा नेह भूयोऽन्यज्ज्ञातव्यमवशिष्यते ||Translation: I shall now declare unto you fully this knowledge, both phenomenal and noumenal, by knowing which nothing more remains to be known in this world.Description: Lord Krishna promises to impart the supreme knowledge that leads to the ultimate truth, eradicating ignorance.

Knowledge and Ignorance

Sanskrit: समोऽहं सर्वभूतेषु न मे द्वेष्योऽस्ति न प्रियः | ये भजन्ति तु मां भक्त्या मयि ते तेषु चाप्यहम् ||Translation: I am equally present in all beings; there is no one hateful or dear to Me. But those who worship Me with devotion, they are in Me and I in them.Description: Lord Krishna teaches the equality of all souls before Him and the special connection with those who are devoted.

Equality in Success and Failure

Sanskrit: यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य ग्लानिर्भवति भारत | अभ्युत्थानमधर्मस्य तदात्मानं सृजाम्यहम् ||Translation: Whenever there is a decline in righteousness, O Bharata, and a rise of unrighteousness, then I send forth Myself.Description: Lord Krishna explains His purpose for incarnation - to restore dharma (righteousness) whenever it declines.

The Divine Incarnation

Sanskrit: मन्मना भव मद्भक्तो मद्याजी मां नमस्कुरु | मामेवैष्यसि सत्यं ते प्रतिजाने प्रियोऽसि मे ||Translation: Fix your mind upon Me, be devoted to Me, sacrifice to Me, bow down to Me. You will come to Me; this is My promise, for you are very dear to Me.Description: Lord Krishna describes the path of Bhakti Yoga, emphasizing devotion as a means to realize God.

The Path of Devotion

Sanskrit: पश्य मे पार्थ रूपाणि शतशोऽथ सहस्रशः | नानाविधानि दिव्यानि नानावर्णाकृतीनि च ||Translation: Behold, O Partha, My forms by the hundreds and thousands, diverse, divine, of various colors and shapes.Description: Lord Krishna reveals His cosmic form, showing Arjuna the vastness and diversity of His divine manifestations.

The Universal Form

Sanskrit: सर्वकर्माणि मनसा सन्न्यस्यास्ते सुखं वशी | नवद्वारे पुरे देही नैव कुर्वन्न कर्मणि ||Translation: Having given up all works in the mind, the embodied soul sits happily, controlling all the senses, within the city of nine gates, not acting or causing action.Description: Lord Krishna explains the mental renunciation of actions, leading to inner peace.

The Yoga of Renunciation

Sanskrit: द्वौ भूतसर्गौ लोकेऽस्मिन्दैव आसुर एव च | दैवो विस्तरशः प्रोक्त आसुरं पार्थ मे शृणु ||Translation: There are two types of created beings in this world - the divine and the demoniac. I have already explained the divine at length; now hear from Me about the demoniac, O Partha.Description: Lord Krishna distinguishes between divine qualities that lead to liberation and demonic tendencies that lead to bondage.

The Divine and Demonic Natures

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A. C. Bhaktivedanta Prabhupada is an accomplished writer whose work has resonated with readers around the world. A. C. Bhaktivedanta Prabhupada has published several books that explore a range of topics, from fiction to nonfiction, and has received critical acclaim for the ability to weave compelling narratives. A. C. Bhaktivedanta Prabhupada's writing style is known for its depth and authenticity, and has earned quite a loyal following of readers.

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Bhagavad-Gita As It Is

that I can make my ideas, learnings and thoughts as my journal.

Today I Learned...

that I can use my own journal to1. Earn money2. Inspire people3. Heal me from trauma4. To regulate my mood5. Build my habit

that I can sell gold and make it as my business.

Today I Learned

to stop myself and reset my focus.

to add I am in control in my daily affirmations.

that I can create a book about battling boredom/loneliness with randomness.

that you can save a lot of money by reading.

that I can dream of a self help cafe where healing, self care and good habit building initiatives can be done.

that I like to enroll in a course for REAL ESTATE.

that 1% improvement on what you do everyday can cause a great impact on your life. Thank you James Clear for your atomic habits.

that I can put the quotes in deepstash from anime characters.

With the simple power of listening now, we can transform our relationships, our families, and our world for the better, ear by ear.

Conscious listening creates understanding.

That I can create my own affirmations.

TODAY I LEARNED...

that detachment doesn't mean you own nothing; it means that nothing owns you.

That I can cook "Pinangat". This is how I did it:1 cup water6 pcs. calamansi6 to 8 pcs. Ripe tomatoes slice pahaba1 medium red onion slice pahaba1 thumb size ginger strip4 pieces sili panigang(green long peppers)4 tsp fish sauce3/4 tsp. SaltDash of ground pepperPinch of sugar Arrange half of the slices of onions, tomatoes, ginger in the base of the pan. Put the fish on top of the ingredient.Put Onions and tomatoes on the top of fishPut salt, ground pepper, fish sauce.Simmer for 2 to 5 min. At medium heat.Put calamansi extractPut the peppersPut the sugar to tasteSimmer 2 to 3 min.

That i can use Samsung Health to improve and track my emotional wellbeing as well as help me start habits like meditation and mindful breathing.

Looking at the ceiling, I created this collection to build up an archive of my learnings and thoughts everyday

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“We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.”

Stoicism is an ancient Greek and Roman philosophy that teaches the development of self-control and fortitude as a means to overcome destructive emotions, focusing on living in accordance with nature and reason. It emphasizes the practice of virtue as the highest good, where one's peace of mind comes from understanding what is within one's control—namely, one's own judgments and actions—and accepting what is not.

First of All, What Is Stoicism?

Lucius Annaeus Seneca (c. 4 BC – AD 65) was a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, dramatist, and tutor to the Roman emperor Nero. (We can talk about that crazy violin playing dude later)Known for his philosophical works, Seneca wrote extensively on ethics, with a focus on practical wisdom for living a good life.

Who Is This Seneca Guy?

Some things seem to be woven into being human. That is one reason why this ancient quote is still relatable in this day and age. Seneca hi-lights the psychological aspect of suffering—how much of our distress stems from our fears, anxieties, and imagined scenarios rather than from what is actually happening.Being cognizant of that distress can aid us in our moments of vulnerability.

How Can We Interpret The Quotes Meaning From This Century?

Personally, I will keep this mentality. Instead of focusing on how bad something could be, I will devote my energy into the reality of the situation.Will a quote from Ancient Rome change your perspective? Does this leave you with more questions and pondering? Want to go deeper? What is reality and how do we know what is bad or good? Welcome to philosophy!

Are You A Stoic?

Exploring the famous quote from Seneca…

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A Stoic Take - Seneca on imagination vs. reality

I had set my heart on shadows and followed a lie

Our enemies can often correct our faults by their disparagement, just as the flattery of friends can corrupt us

Let this be a warning, so that none of us may ascribe it to our own doing if we find that others, whose ways we wish to see reformed, are corrected by the words we speak

It was misery to feel myself so weak a victim of these human emotions, although we cannot escape them, since they are the natural lot of mankind, and so I had the added sorrow of being grieved by my own feelings, so that I was tormented by a twofold agony

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Confessions of Saint Augustine Book IX

Men even procure for themselves the pleasure of this life by means of pain, not unexpected pain which comes upon them uninvited, but pain which they deliberately induce for themselves

It remained silent and afraid, for as much as the loss of life itself it feared the stanching of the flow of habit, by which it was wasting away to death

I was beside myself with madness that would bring me sanity. I was dying a death that would bring me life. I knew the evil that was in me, but the good that was soon to be born in me I did not know

The mind commands the hand to move and is so readily obeyed that the order can scarcely be distinguished from its execution. Yet the mind is mind and the hand is part of the body. But when the mind commands the mind to make an act of will, these two are one and the same and yet the order is not obeyed

I probed the hidden depths of my soul and wrung its pitiful secrets from it, and when I mustered them all before the eyes of my heart, a great storm broke within me, bringing with it a great deluge of tears

Confessions of Saint Augustine Book VIII

The beauty you see in everything is a reflection of the beauty in you

The saying “you are what you eat” is extremely common typically used to promote healthy habits. This phrase is commonly used but provides deeper insight to the truths of the reality we live in. In the same way you eat good to feel good you must see good to be good. If you occupy your time being intoxicated by others emotional turmoil you will come to find yourself being the subject of others such observations. Furthermore, the belief “all women are _____” or “all men are ____” will be sure to result in confirmation of what you define as normal.

You Are What You Eat You Are What You See

What stands in the way becomes the way

For many this concept will be hard to grasp, not because it is complex rather because it challenges the sturdy walls of false confidence that have been built on assumption of being better than someone else. For a moment think back to being a child when there were no opinions just curiousty. The guiding hand of an adult was the only safeguard from knowing what is wrong or not. The mental purity as a child made it very challenging to perceive that there is negativity in the world. However, as adults this concept can be revisited and understood more in depth

The Negativity You See In Things Is A Reflection Of Yours

In a governed society it is hard to blur the sharp lines we seem to have defined between “good” or “bad”. In government “good” is essentially keep giving us money stay within the boundaries we have set, don’t run traffic lights and we won’t break into your home by force and strip you of your freedom as long as we deem fit. This binary view, while fundamental to keep “peace” is nothing more than a man made perspective on the correct behavior of another man. You can live a life of charity, love, compassion but forget to make payments to your government and will be deemed “bad” by society.

There Is No Bad Or Good

The ancient hermetic principle of cause and effect is key to understanding the truths behind every person. There is no such thing as personality, the root “persona” means mask. Essentialy the way of life and our “likes and dislikes” are merely protections in place of our unbiased purity to function safely in a corrupted society. The behaviors of every individual are due to a cause and effect principle this is the way of adaption, evolution, and survival. All the things we dislike are projections of the things we are deep inside but wish not to have manifest physically, thus allowing it

There Is No Chance Only Cause And Effect

Man does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the shadow conscious.

We all came into this world crying, well aware of the sadness, greed, anger, and injustices that corrupt this world. However being aware that these are indeed corruptions, results from grievances done unto one another the truth can be revealed. The truth that deep down we wish to live in a society where we do not have to wear a mask and can lower our walls to be fully immersed as we were as children. I invite you to no longer disregard things you dislike rather to ponder as to what causes led to this result and realize we are not so different ourselves. Choose good and good will choose you.

Find The Good In All Things And The Good In You Will Magnify

Choose good

"Don't let yourself be blinded by fear or anger. Everything is only as it is."

"The sun rises today and sets again. A flower that bloomed in the morning, falls from its stem. The sun sets today and rises again. Flowers bloom to fill the land, but not the flowers of yesterday...

"If you could see everything but couldn't change any of it, or if you could live in freedom in darkness... Which do you think is more fortunate? I think it might not be that bad living in the dark, remembering the light."

"Just live normally. You'll be better off if you can catch some fish. Dig up the caves so you can set sail whenever you need to. It wouldn't be easy. But you have an endless amount of time ahead of you."

"People derive their happiness in a variety of ways, even though it might seem cruel."

“Make sure to remember, every person and place has a right to exist. It is true for you too, the entire world, as a whole, is your home.”

Mushishi is praised for its artistic elegance, philosophical depth, and unique narrative style. It’s a serene, almost meditative experience that's unlike any other anime!

ENDLESS DARKNESS They live on the shadowy border between the possible and the impossible-ancient life-forms known as mushi. Rare is the individual who can see them, but those with that special ability, the mushishi, can counter the creatures' deadly effects on humans. After a young boy is orphaned in the forest, he is saved by a reclusive female mushishi. But the lake near the mushishi's home holds a deadly secret, and the boy must find out what it is before his only friend is lost forever.

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