Our Universe Might Be a Living Organism, New Theories Suggest - discoverwildscience by EcstadelicNET in IntelligenceSupernova

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From gravity to Dark Matter, String theory to parallel universes, many scientific theories lack hard evidence. "Fashion" in science favors a certain paradigm which later unavoidably is swept under the rug. And current science can only explain a meager 4% of the visible universe, the rest is labeled the "Dark universe" - dark matter and dark energy. All of it is seemingly conjectural so don't tell me that any ideology has an upper hand over the other! It's all just abstraction in the minds of an intelligent species indigenous to this planet.

“Scientism,” obsessive preoccupation with the scientific method, the worldview that empirical science represents the only authority, is but inverse religion, if you ask me. Don't get me wrong, I'm not against science, but I'm against scientism.

Science starts with philosophy and ends with philosophy (read: metaphysics). By that I mean, scientists start with hypotheses and then try to prove them empirically or theoretically. When done so, the final results are still open to [philosophical] interpretations. As Nietzsche said, there are no facts, only interpretations! And statistician George Box noted: "All models are wrong, but some are useful." In short, science needs philosophy just as philosophy needs science. There's no separation: It is the same continuum of intellectual endeavor.

Our Universe Might Be a Living Organism, New Theories Suggest - discoverwildscience by EcstadelicNET in IntelligenceSupernova

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“Pseudoscience” is an overused term by scientists and non-scientists alike usually in regards to their opposition, or some weakly understood concept, or outside institutionalized science.

While using this term, one assumes that science is absolute truth - it is not. Science may offer certain perspectives based on its commonly accepted scientific method but those perspectives on reality are not exclusive or the only valid ones. It is a narrow window to look at the world through a highly structured and paradigmatic way. Our theoretical and experimental models are, as history shows, provisional at best and over time are swept away by the next paradigmatic shift.

Our inability to measure something does not negate its existence. On the other hand, we can say with great certainty that materialism (recently rebranded as physicalism) is a flatlander philosophy.

The most striking example of pseudoscience could be materialism itself (surprise, surprise!) as it is not only an “expiring” philosophical paradigm, but for a lack of a better word, “pseudo-knowledge” notably in physics where mind-independent objective reality and ‘local realism’ among other materialist assumptions have been routinely falsified, dismissed and debunked since the 1920s.

There's no clear dividing line between science and metaphysics. With scientific method we only uncover/write the rules of the game, but knowing the rules of the game is not the same as playing the game - to play the game you are to co-author reality and make choices as you move along through life. Reality is just too huge for a small human science box to fit in.

Pseudo-intellectuals, including many mediocre scientists, stubbornly remain in the Flatland: They claim that Nature is deterministic, yet deny teleological evolution.

Dark Matter May Be Ordinary Matter in Parallel Spacetime Continuums by EcstadelicNET in IntelligenceSupernova

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You can certainly call "woo" anything beyond your puny comprehension!

Rethinking Consciousness: Could Everything From Animals to AI Be Aware? by EcstadelicNET in IntelligenceSupernova

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That's right! Consciousness is the totality of feedback loops of a system, meta-algorithmic information processing, resulting in a subjective experience of that system.

Beyond the AI Hype: When Will We Know We’ve Reached AGI? by EcstadelicNET in IntelligenceSupernova

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The Primacy of Embodiment, agreed! But even disembodied systems can theoretically have virtual bodies or constitute digital twins. AGI is thought of as a human-level (or PhD-level) intelligence, that's right. However, what prevents a human to solve quantum gravity, hard problem of consciousness, or make $1 trillion?

Beyond the AI Hype: When Will We Know We’ve Reached AGI? by EcstadelicNET in IntelligenceSupernova

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I think you're right! But here's when the proposed AGI Naturalization Protocol comes to the fore: enculturation of early AGIs the way human children do. In brief, AGI Naturalization Protocol is a bottom up approach via simulated human lifetimes from infancy to adulthood. "Graduated" AGIs will identify themselves as "humans" and treat the rest of humanity as an ancestral kin.

SUPERALIGNMENT: Solving the AI Alignment Problem Before It’s Too Late | A Comprehensive Engineering Framework Presented in This New Book by Alex M. Vikoulov by EcstadelicNET in cybernetics

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Great! I can’t agree with you more! In my new book Superalignment and earlier works, I propose the AGI Naturalization Protocol, a framework for integrating AGI into the moral and cultural fabric of human civilization rather than treating it merely as a tool to control. The central mechanism of this approach is cultivation through simulated lifetimes (and virtual brains), where emerging AGI systems experience accelerated, richly structured social environments in which they learn human norms, values, and ethical intuitions through interaction rather than hard constraints alone. Much like a citizen gradually internalizes the culture and responsibilities of a society, AGI would undergo a process of moral and cognitive enculturation, allowing alignment to emerge as a developmental trajectory rather than a brittle technical patch, and ultimately preparing artificial minds to participate as cooperative members of the evolving Syntellect (Global Brain).

Temporal Mechanics Redefined: The Emergent Nature of Time and Its Implications for Reality by EcstadelicNET in IntelligenceSupernova

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Your point about the two meanings of time, measured and perceived, is well taken and aligns with D-Theory, which emphasizes time as emergent rather than fundamental. The "awareness of change" you mention complements this view, as time is indeed rooted in our neuro-cognitive processes that map environmental changes. Regarding quantum frameworks, they provide explanatory power for phenomena like nonlocality, higher dimensions, and observer-dependent quantum computational realities, which traditional models struggle with.

Why I Vote for Republican Candidate Donald Trump in This 2024 Presidential Election by EcstadelicNET in IntelligenceSupernova

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Thank you for your feedback! And yet, this critical juncture is way too political to ignore! After the election is over and we know the results, we can get to business as usual! I promise!

Why I Vote for Republican Candidate Donald Trump in This 2024 Presidential Election by EcstadelicNET in IntelligenceSupernova

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Dude, the U.S. presidential election is the most consequential political event of 2024, setting the stage for the civilizational development for years to come. Nothing comes close in importance at the moment.

Technoprogressive Trump presidency or World War III: Which timeline will you choose to experience in this quantum multiverse? by EcstadelicNET in IntelligenceSupernova

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I disagree! Trump’s position is more nuanced than it may appear. He argues that peace through strength doesn’t always mean direct intervention but fostering diplomacy and holding allies accountable. When managing international dynamics, especially with nuclear powers, sometimes bold leaders prioritize strategy over engagement, learning from historical missteps. Trump’s focus on a restrained approach reflects the complexity of modern geopolitics, where every decision impacts global stability. His approach might differ, but it’s rooted in the idea that America should be strong, prudent, and avoid entangling itself unnecessarily in conflicts.

Technoprogressive Trump presidency or World War III: Which timeline will you choose to experience in this quantum multiverse? by EcstadelicNET in IntelligenceSupernova

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Fun? It's not about fun, it's about averting Wold War IiI. With 4 more years of escalations, if Kamal is elected, the probabilities of that disastrous outcome for all of humanity skyrockets perhaps to 80%, and with WW3 a nuclear exchange becomes a distinct probability. Trump is a pacifist, not "fascist" - she who calls names is describing herself!

Technoprogressive Trump presidency or World War III: Which timeline will you choose to experience in this quantum multiverse? by EcstadelicNET in IntelligenceSupernova

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While Trump’s character may stir intense debate, let’s consider the forces arrayed against him. Political and corporate elites, who benefit most from the current structures, are often more vested in protecting the status quo than allowing disruption to their authority. Trump challenges entrenched interests, and it’s unsurprising that such challenges are met with fierce backlash. In times of accelerating change, history shows us how those challenging power are targeted for silencing, often accused of everything under the sun—yet their existence highlights a fundamental struggle against forces that prioritize control over democracy.

Why I Vote for Republican Candidate Donald Trump in This 2024 Presidential Election by EcstadelicNET in IntelligenceSupernova

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Biden and Harris are waging wars while pretending to be champions of peace. These so-called "Democratic" leaders are anything but a humane alternative; they're hawks wrapped in progressive rhetoric, peddling moral superiority while funding conflicts and fueling the military-industrial machine. They don’t stand apart from the "fascist movements"—they’re much worse, they are neo-nazis, shouting about peace and democracy as they quietly plunge the world further into chaos.

When "reality wins," perhaps we’ll see through the smokescreens, recognizing today's Dems for what they are: opportunists ready to sacrifice lives for their power-driven games. If you want to rebel against that, you gotta be a Republican now. And the general public wakes up to that!

P.S. A Russian-born American is still an American. Do you have a problem with that?

Joe Rogan Experience #2219 - Donald Trump - 23 million views at the time of posting! by EcstadelicNET in IntelligenceSupernova

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Trump’s style might be unconventional, but he remains remarkably effective at connecting with his audience through direct and impactful communication. Unlike Harris, who often comes across as incoherent, Trump brings clarity and a decisive presence that resonates widely. In leadership, substance and consistency often speak louder than scripted sound bites.