project_state: metadata: project_name: Foundational Information Dynamics project_code: FID project_type: Research & Development / Theoretical Physics primary_methodology: PBRF OMF v2.0 (Principle-Based Layered Approach) current_status: Planning Readiness # Updated schema_version_used: v4.0 last_modified_timestamp: # Current UTC Timestamp exploration_history: session_id: EXPLORE_20250510172530 initial_user_prompt: "Quantum information systems: a theory of quantum mechanics and Information states. [User also provided content from 'The Universe is Information (Vol 1 & 2)' during the session, emphasizing patterns, holographic principle, and information as fundamental.]" core_problem_summary: "Develop a new theoretical framework formally defining 'Information states' and their relationship with quantum mechanics, considering information as fundamental to the universe." high_level_goals_summary: - "Formally define 'Information states' and their relationship with quantum mechanics, within an information-centric universe model." - "Explore foundational aspects of such a theory, including how physical reality (patterns, laws, particles) emerges from information." - "Investigate the role of the Holographic Principle and its impact on understanding quantum mechanics through this informational lens." potential_deliverables_summary: - "A document detailing the new theoretical framework for information states and emergent reality." - "Analysis of foundational implications for quantum mechanics, including interpretations of emergence and the Holographic Principle." - "Exploration of how this theory addresses the emergence of stable patterns (particles/laws)." initial_scope_in_summary: - "Development of a new theoretical framework where 'Information States' are fundamental, exploring their relationship with quantum mechanics." - "Investigating the emergence of physical reality (spacetime, particles as stable patterns, physical laws) from underlying informational principles." - "Exploring the implications of the Holographic Principle within this informational framework." - "Analyzing the foundational impact of this theory on the interpretation of quantum mechanics." initial_scope_out_summary: - "Detailed engineering of quantum computers or communication systems." - "Specific predictions for high-energy particle phenomenology (initially)." key_concepts_identified: - "Quantum information systems" - "Quantum mechanics" - "Information states" - "Theoretical framework development" - "Foundational aspects of quantum theory" - "Universe as Information" - "Patterns (as fundamental)" - "Holographic Principle" - "Emergence (of reality from information)" - "Information as Ontological Primitive" confirmed_connections: - {source: "Quantum information systems", target: "Holographic Principle", relation: "Related Concept", rationale: "User confirmed: Suggests reality could be a projection of information."} - {source: "Patterns forming reality", target: "Emergence", relation: "Related Concept", rationale: "User confirmed: Key to understanding how complex physical patterns and laws arise from simpler informational rules."} - {source: "Quantum information systems", target: "Foundational Theoretical Development", relation: "Potential Methodology", rationale: "User confirmed: Necessary to formally define 'Information States' and their link to QM."} confirmed_expansions: [] known_unknowns: - "How do specific physical laws and particles (stable patterns) emerge from an underlying informational substrate?" parking_lot_ideas: [] exploration_log: - {actor: "User", content: "Initial prompt: Quantum information systems: a theory of quantum mechanics and Information states. Additional context: 'The Universe is Information (Vol 1 & 2)'."} - {actor: "AI", content: "Based on your input (from IdeaExploration_exp_session_qis_001.md and 'The Universe is Information' texts) and internal refinement, this is a preliminary understanding: [Summaries presented] Is this refined interpretation generally accurate?"} - {actor: "User", content: "Yes"} - {actor: "AI", content: "To further explore '[Main Idea/Concept]', consider these associations: [Holographic Principle, Emergence, Foundational Theoretical Development, Key Question presented] For each item: [Validation questions]"} - {actor: "User", content: "yes to all"} - {actor: "AI", content: "Based on our discussion, here's a proposed initial scope: [Scope In/Out presented] Is this proposed scope generally accurate?"} - {actor: "User", content: "yes"} 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 - 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. plan: {} # To be populated by 02-Plan execution: tasks: [] monitoring_control: performance_reviews: [] issue_log: [] risk_register_updates: [] process_reviews: [] logs: decisions: [] insights: [] feedback_items: [] analysis_results: critiques: [] data_analyses: [] literature_reviews: [] logic_analyses: [] formalism_assessments: [] skill_outputs: [] knowledge_artifacts: style_guides: - id: FID_StyleGuide version: '1.0' status: Active last_updated_process_ref: "01-Initiate" content: tone_voice: "Formal, objective, rigorous, precise, academic. Avoid overly speculative or informal language in core definitions and arguments. Maintain clarity for an interdisciplinary audience where possible, but prioritize technical accuracy." grammar_punctuation: "Standard scientific English conventions. Consistency in terminology is crucial (referencing FID_Glossary)." capitalization: "Standard English rules. Key framework names (PBRF, EQR, FID, DCIN) capitalized. Layer designations (Layer 0, Layer 1) capitalized. Specific principles (P1-P7) capitalized." formatting: "Use Markdown. Employ headings, lists, bolding for emphasis/definitions, italics for foreign terms or occasional emphasis. Use code blocks for equations or pseudo-code. Consistent file naming conventions (e.g., FID_Concept_Name_vX.Y)." terminology_glossary_ref: "FID_Glossary" citations_references: "Use consistent citation style (e.g., APA, Chicago - User to specify preference if needed, otherwise default to clear inline references like [[Node_ID]]). Maintain bibliography if external sources are used." figures_tables: "Use clear labels, captions, and consistent formatting if figures/tables are generated." provenance_data: generated_by_process_ref: "01-Initiate" methodology_summary: "Drafted based on general scientific/academic writing standards, refined via Meta-RefineOutput." glossaries: - id: FID_Glossary version: '1.0' status: Active last_updated_process_ref: "01-Initiate" terms: - term: PBRF (Principle-Based Reality Framework) definition: The current methodological approach within the FID project, emphasizing layered development derived from foundational principles (P1-P7) and avoiding premature commitment to standard formalisms. Governed by PBRF OMF v2.0. notes: "Key methodology for FID." status: Confirmed - term: EQR (Emergent Quantization from Resolution) definition: A conceptual framework (v1.0) describing quantum manifestation via interaction, stability-based basis selection, Born-rule probabilities, state updates, and information limits (j0). Serves as a target description for the observational interface in PBRF/FID. notes: "Central concept for QM interpretation in FID." status: Confirmed - term: Information (FID L1) definition: That which enables or constitutes distinguishability between configurations, Events, or patterns of Events. It is the content that allows one state of affairs to be recognized as different from another, relative to a given Context and Resolution. notes: "Derived from FID L0 P1, P2, P5. Differs from Shannon info." status: Proposed # Will be confirmed during L1 development - term: Event (FID L1) definition: A fundamental, actualized unit of change within the FID framework, representing a specific, distinguishable transition from one configuration to a subsequent configuration. notes: "Derived from FID L0 P1, P5." status: Proposed - term: Pattern (FID L1) definition: Any recognizable correlation, repetition, regularity, or organized configuration within the sequence of events or relations, distinguishable at some Resolution. Represents organized Information. notes: "Key for emergent structures (particles, laws)." status: Proposed - term: Holographic Principle definition: The principle suggesting that the description of a volume of space can be thought of as encoded on a lower-dimensional boundary. notes: "Key concept from exploration history." status: Confirmed - term: Emergence definition: The arising of novel and coherent structures, patterns, and properties during the process of self-organization in complex systems. notes: "Central to FID's goal of deriving reality from informational principles." status: Confirmed - term: PEAP (Protocol for Evaluating Anomalous Predictions) definition: A methodology to distinguish between genuine failures of a new model versus its correct prediction of phenomena currently unknown or misinterpreted by conventional paradigms. notes: "Key for FID Goal 4." status: Confirmed provenance_data: generated_by_process_ref: "01-Initiate" methodology_summary: "Initial terms extracted from Charter, Exploration, and source collateral (FID_Glossary_v1.0.md). Definitions drafted/adapted and refined via Meta-RefineOutput." success_metrics: - id: FID_Metrics version: '1.0' status: Active last_updated_process_ref: "01-Initiate" project_success_criteria: - goal_ref: "FID Charter - Goal 1" metrics: - "Validation of FID L0 Axioms and L1 Conceptual Framework against PBRF SC1.1-SC1.4." - goal_ref: "FID Charter - Goal 2" metrics: - "Identification and validation of a FID L2 Formalism against PBRF SC2.1-SC2.4, demonstrating capacity for emergent structure." - goal_ref: "FID Charter - Goal 3" metrics: - "Validation of FID L3 models demonstrating emergence of key physical features and EQR compatibility against PBRF SC3.1-SC3.5." - goal_ref: "FID Charter - Goal 4" metrics: - "Generation of robust, internally consistent novel predictions from FID." - "Rigorous application of PEAP to these predictions, classifying them as potential discoveries or model refinements." - goal_ref: "FID Charter - Goal 5" metrics: - "Demonstrable explanatory parsimony or unification offered by the FID framework compared to standard models." - goal_ref: "Ultimate Project Success" metrics: - "A validated FID framework offering significant explanatory advantages, parsimony, unification, and compelling, potentially verifiable, new insights into reality." deliverable_acceptance_criteria: - deliverable_ref: "FID_Charter_v1.1" criteria: - "Approved by User, accurately reflects project scope and approach." - deliverable_ref: "FID L0 Axioms Document" criteria: - "Meets PBRF SC0.x criteria (if defined, else internal consistency and alignment with FID goals)." - deliverable_ref: "FID L1 Conceptual Framework Documents" criteria: - "Meets PBRF SC1.1-SC1.4 (concepts defined from L0, mechanisms derived, internally consistent, sufficient URFE scope)." # Add more for L2, L3 etc. as they are defined task_dod_summary: - task_ref: "Generic Task" # Placeholder dod_summary: "Task output generated and documented according to OMF. Internal AI self-critique performed. Output validated/approved by User or meets pre-defined automated checks. Project state updated correctly." provenance_data: generated_by_process_ref: "01-Initiate" methodology_summary: "Derived from FID Charter goals, objectives, deliverables, and PBRF OMF success criteria. Refined via Meta-RefineOutput." collaboration_guidelines: - id: FID_CollabGuide version: '1.0' status: Active last_updated_process_ref: "01-Initiate" content: communication_style: "User provides clear, explicit instructions and feedback. AI provides structured, justified responses, asks clarifying questions when needed, and clearly signals task completion or blockers. Maintain concise, action-oriented 'machine voice'." task_management_workflow: "User initiates major project phases or milestone objectives. AI autonomously plans and executes tasks per PBRF OMF, using templates. AI reports progress, flags issues, presents deliverables/decisions for user validation. User provides strategic direction and validates outcomes." feedback_revision: "AI proactively performs self-critique (Meta-RefineOutput) on its outputs before milestone presentation. User provides specific feedback. AI incorporates revisions and confirms understanding." handling_disagreements: "AI flags inconsistencies or risks. User reviews AI's assessment and makes final decision, logged if significant." tool_platform_usage: "Primary interaction via this platform. Markdown for documentation. User manages file saving (extension-less base filenames for references)." availability_response: "AI available during active sessions. User manages session start/end and project pacing." provenance_data: generated_by_process_ref: "01-Initiate" methodology_summary: "Drafted based on general best practices for User-AI research and PBRF OMF principles. Refined via Meta-RefineOutput." framework_states: [] parameter_ledgers: [] closure: {}