charter: version: '1.1' status: Formalized vision_statement: To develop a self-consistent, parsimonious, and fundamentally grounded theoretical framework based on informational principles, capable of deriving the emergent properties of physical reality and, through rigorous internal validation, making novel predictions that may challenge and potentially supersede incomplete aspects of conventional scientific wisdom. core_problem_motivation: 'The current paradigms of fundamental physics (Standard Model, General Relativity, ΛCDM cosmology), despite their successes, are demonstrably incomplete and face profound internal inconsistencies, conceptual paradoxes, and reliance on ad-hoc entities (e.g., dark sector). Foundational critiques (e.g., `Mathematical Tricks Postulate.md`, `Exposing the Flaws in Conventional Scientific Wisdom.md`, and the analysis of metrological issues in `FID_Historical_Synthesis_v1.0.md`) suggest these problems may stem from flawed foundational assumptions, mathematical artifices designed to fit data rather than explain, and a scientific culture that can be resistant to challenging established benchmarks, however incomplete they may be. The **Foundational Information Dynamics (FID) project** is motivated by the hypothesis that a deeper layer of reality, grounded in informational principles, can provide a more coherent, complete, and ultimately more predictive explanation. The core problem is to **discover and formalize these principles and dynamics**, learning from prior research (as synthesized in `FID_Historical_Synthesis_v1.0.md`). A key aspect of this problem is **developing a methodology to distinguish between genuine failures of a new model versus its correct prediction of phenomena currently unknown or misinterpreted by conventional, potentially flawed, paradigms** (e.g., the Infomatics Î₁ ''infoton'' case).' background_context: Built upon initial exploration of 'Information states' in quantum mechanics (exp_session_qis_001) and evolved through analysis of frameworks like Infomatics, PBRF, and lessons learned from IO/LCRF/CEE/FCE projects, culminating in the insights of FID_Historical_Synthesis_v1.0.md. high_level_goals: - 'Goal 1: Establish Rigorous Foundational Principles (L0) and Conceptual Framework (L1) for FID.' - 'Goal 2: Identify/Develop and Validate a Viable Layer 2 Formalism Capable of Generating Emergent Structure.' - 'Goal 3: Demonstrate Emergence of Key Physical Features and EQR Compatibility (L3).' - 'Goal 4: Generate Novel, Testable Predictions and Employ the "Protocol for Evaluating Anomalous Predictions (PEAP)" to Distinguish Model Failure from Potential Discovery.' - 'Goal 5: Achieve Explanatory Parsimony, Unification, and a Re-evaluation of "Fundamental" Constants and Laws.' specific_objectives: - Successfully execute Phase 0 (Foundational Synthesis). - Validate Layer 0 Axioms for FID. - Validate Layer 1 Conceptual Framework for FID. - Assess readiness for Layer 2 formalism search based on PEAP principles. - (Future) Develop and validate L2/L3 models. - (Ultimate) Produce a validated FID framework with novel, potentially paradigm-shifting insights. scope_in: - Foundational informational principles. - Emergence of spacetime, particles (as stable patterns), forces. - Grounding EQR v1.0. - Development of novel L0/L1/L2 formalisms. - Logical/mathematical consistency. - Generation of novel predictions. - Critical assessment of conventional empirical standards when robust FID predictions conflict. scope_out: - Specific engineering applications (initially). - Detailed quantitative matching to all SM parameters (initial focus is structural emergence and novel qualitative/structural predictions). - Unquestioning acceptance of all current SM/GR interpretations as absolute truth. key_deliverables: - FID_Historical_Synthesis_v1.0.md - FID_Refined_Problem_Goals_v1.0.md - FID_ParkingLot_v1.0.md - FID_Charter_v1.1 (this document) - Validated Layer 0 Axioms and Layer 1 Conceptual Framework for FID. - A validated Layer 2 Formalism for FID. - (Future) Documented novel predictions, L3 simulation results, final validated FID framework. key_assumptions: - Information plays a fundamental, potentially primary, role in reality. - A consistent, principle-based description of reality is possible. - Current empirical "knowns" and theoretical "laws" may be incomplete or represent effective descriptions of a deeper reality. Robust, internally consistent predictions from FID that conflict with these are not *a priori* falsifications of FID but may indicate limitations in conventional wisdom. - The chosen layered methodology (PBRF OMF v2.0, augmented by PEAP) is effective. - User/AI collaboration can effectively drive this critical inquiry. key_constraints: - Adherence to principle-first derivation. - Limitations of User/AI reasoning. - Computational resource limits for L3. - The challenge of distinguishing genuine novel predictions from model artifacts or errors, even with PEAP. initial_risk_assessment: - "R01: Substrate/Dynamics Definition - Failure to define L0/L1/L2 that robustly generates stable, diverse emergent structures. (High Likelihood, Critical Impact; Mitigation: PBRF OMF, fail-fast, Synthesis lessons)." - "R02: EQR Grounding - Inability to derive/integrate EQR v1.0. (Medium-High Likelihood, High Impact; Mitigation: Core L2/L3 requirement)." - "R03: Formalism Intractability - L2 proves analytically or computationally intractable. (Medium Likelihood, High Impact; Mitigation: Early feasibility checks, modularity)." - "R04: Novel Prediction Interpretation - Difficulty applying PEAP or convincing community. (High Likelihood, High Impact; Mitigation: Rigor in PEAP, clear critique of benchmarks, propose verification paths)." - "R05: Paradigm Inertia - Resistance to challenges to established models. (Very High Likelihood, Medium Impact on acceptance; Mitigation: Rigor, clear advantages, empirical tests)." success_criteria_summary: Successful validation of each development layer (L0-L3) per PBRF Success Criteria ([[archive/projects/PBRF 1/0214_PBRF_Success_Criteria]]). Generation of robust, internally consistent novel predictions which, after rigorous application of PEAP, are classified as credible "Potential Discoveries" challenging or extending conventional understanding. Ultimate success is a validated FID framework offering significant explanatory advantages, parsimony, unification, and compelling, potentially verifiable, new insights into reality.