# project_state.charter content: version: "2.0" # New version for this reset project status: "Formalized" project_summary: "This project aims to develop and articulate a new ontological framework centered on 'Autologos' – a fundamental, self-generating, self-structuring, and self-articulating rational principle of reality. It will demonstrate how this framework provides coherent explanations for perception (as active pattern detection), 'physicality' (as emergent from Autologos-generated patterns), and phenomena in quantum mechanics and cosmology, thereby critiquing and offering an alternative to prevailing materialist/physicalist ontologies and naive realism. The primary deliverable is a monograph tentatively titled 'A New Way of Seeing: Perceiving Patterns from Autologos.'" project_vision: "To establish 'Autologos' as a compelling and transformative foundational principle for understanding reality, perception, and science, significantly contributing to philosophical and scientific discourse, and positioning the primary written work as a 'monumental tract' that redefines our engagement with the universe." goals_objectives: - id: "G001" description: "Systematically deconstruct conventional understandings of perception, 'direct observation,' and 'physical matter' using the 'Four Pillars' argumentative structure (Phenomena, Tools, Methods, Frameworks) and illustrative spectra (e.g., Rock-Neutrino-Photon-Gravity)." metrics: "Part I of Monograph D001 effectively establishes the inadequacy of naive realism and materialism, creating the intellectual necessity for a new foundational principle." - id: "G002" description: "Formally define, introduce, and elaborate on 'Autologos' as the core ontological principle of the ITPR thesis, including its etymology, characteristics, and distinction from other concepts (e.g., Shannon information, classical Logos, matter)." metrics: "A dedicated chapter (or substantial part) in Monograph D001, supported by `ITPR_AutologosPrimer_v1.0` and `ITPR_Glossary_v1.4+`, clearly articulates the Autologos concept." - id: "G003" description: "Demonstrate the explanatory power of the Autologos framework by reinterpreting key phenomena and concepts from physics (e.g., quantum mechanics, 'particles,' 'quantization,' gravity, 'dark matter/energy') and perception science." metrics: "Relevant sections in Monograph D001 provide coherent Autologos-based reinterpretations of these phenomena, addressing the 'Guiding Spectra/Paradoxes'." - id: "G004" description: "Explore the epistemological and ontological implications of an Autologos-centric worldview, including the nature of scientific models, mathematics, and logic as human tools for understanding Autologos." metrics: "Dedicated sections in Monograph D001 address these philosophical consequences with depth and clarity." - id: "G005" description: "Produce a comprehensive, high-quality monograph (D001) that articulates the full ITPR thesis based on Autologos, suitable for an intelligent lay audience and specialists in relevant fields." metrics: "Monograph D001 (target 20,000-30,000+ words, potentially multi-part/multi-chapter) completed to author's satisfaction, embodying a clear, engaging, and rigorous 'monumental tract' style." - id: "G006" description: "Develop and maintain core Knowledge Artifacts (Autologos Primer, Glossary, Style Guide, Collaboration Guidelines, Success Metrics) to support the project and ensure conceptual consistency." metrics: "KAs are actively used, updated to reflect project evolution, and achieve their intended purpose of supporting D001 development." - id: "G007" # Meta-goal description: "Continuously refine the AI-assisted project management and content generation process based on iterative feedback and lessons learned during the project, capturing these in a structured format for future template improvement." metrics: "Log of insights (INS objects) and process review summaries (PRV objects) maintained, leading to actionable proposals for template/methodology improvement (e.g., via TemplateImprovementDirectiveSchema instances)." key_deliverables: - id: "D001" name: "Monograph: A New Way of Seeing: Perceiving Patterns from Autologos (Working Title)" description: "A full-length monograph (potentially multi-part, multi-chapter) presenting the comprehensive ITPR thesis centered on Autologos. This includes the deconstruction of current paradigms using the 'Four Pillars' approach, the introduction and elaboration of Autologos, and the reinterpretation of key scientific and philosophical concepts." acceptance_criteria: "Content is philosophically rigorous, conceptually coherent, clearly articulated, stylistically engaging ('monumental tract' quality), aligns with project goals, and is approved by the Author (Rowan Brad Quni)." - id: "KA001" name: "ITPR_AutologosPrimer" description: "A detailed document defining and elaborating on 'Autologos,' serving as a foundational reference for its meaning and consistent use. To be informed by relevant project lineage documents." acceptance_criteria: "Accurately reflects the decided definition and characteristics of Autologos; incorporates historical context from lineage; approved by Author." - id: "KA002" name: "ITPR_Glossary" description: "A comprehensive glossary defining 'Autologos' and all other key terms used in the ITPR thesis and monograph D001, reflecting an Autologos-centric information-theoretic perspective." acceptance_criteria: "Comprehensive, accurate, consistent with Autologos framework; definitions are clear and distinguish from common usage where necessary; approved by Author." - id: "KA003" name: "ITPR_StyleGuide" description: "Guidelines for writing style, tone, formatting, citation (APA 7th), and specific linguistic conventions (e.g., no unnecessary articles, assertive voice, avoidance of clichés) for D001 and other project documents." acceptance_criteria: "Clear, actionable, consistently applied, and reflects all agreed-upon stylistic directives." - id: "KA004" name: "ITPR_CollabGuide" description: "Guidelines for author-AI collaboration, communication protocols, file management, deliverable review processes, and project process adherence." acceptance_criteria: "Facilitates efficient and effective project execution, reflecting all agreed-upon operational protocols." - id: "KA005" name: "ITPR_SuccessMetrics" description: "Defines the criteria for measuring the success of the project and its key deliverables." acceptance_criteria: "Metrics are specific, measurable (where applicable), achievable, relevant, and align with project goals; approved by Author." scope_in: - "Development of the Autologos concept as a fundamental ontological principle." - "Philosophical argumentation and conceptual analysis." - "Critique of materialism, physicalism, and naive realism regarding perception and reality." - "Reinterpretation of established scientific concepts and observations from physics (quantum mechanics, cosmology, particle physics) and perception science through the Autologos framework." - "Application of the 'Four Pillars' (Phenomena, Tools, Methods, Frameworks) as a deconstructive and illustrative methodology in the initial part(s) of D001." - "Use of illustrative spectra (e.g., Rock-Neutrino-Photon-Gravity) to highlight inconsistencies in current paradigms." - "Exploration of epistemological and ontological consequences of an Autologos-centric worldview." - "Production of the monograph D001 and supporting KAs (Primer, Glossary, Style Guide, Collab Guide, Success Metrics)." - "Iterative refinement of project management templates and AI operational protocols based on project experience, including generation of Template Improvement Directives." scope_out: - "Development of new, predictive mathematical formalisms or equations for Autologos dynamics (focus is conceptual and philosophical at this stage)." - "Providing definitive empirical proof or experimental falsification of the Autologos thesis (focus is on conceptual coherence, explanatory power, and reinterpretation of existing knowledge at this stage)." - "Detailed engagement with specific historical theological interpretations of 'Logos' beyond brief etymological/contextual notes relevant to 'Autologos'." - "Attempting to definitively solve the 'Hard Problem' of subjective consciousness (though its relation to an Autologos framework may be discussed)." - "Design or proposal of new scientific experiments." - "Application of the Autologos framework to unrelated domains beyond philosophy and foundational science (e.g., detailed social or political theory)." assumptions: - "The Author (Rowan Brad Quni) is the primary source of core conceptual insights and makes all final decisions on content and project direction." - "The AI Project Assistant provides support in research, drafting, analysis, refinement, and project process management, operating under the Author's guidance and defined AISkills." - "The project will proceed through iterative cycles of drafting, review, and refinement, including potential restructuring of D001 as conceptual clarity evolves." - "Existing scientific knowledge and philosophical literature are accessible resources for reinterpretation." - "The concept of 'Autologos' is sufficiently robust to serve as a new ontological foundation and will be clearly defined in KA001 and KA002." - "The 'Four Pillars' argumentative structure provides a sound basis for the initial deconstructive phase of D001." constraints: - "The project relies primarily on conceptual analysis, logical argumentation, and reinterpretation of existing knowledge, not new empirical data generation." - "The primary output (D001) is a written philosophical/scientific monograph, the exact length and chapter structure of which may evolve." - "Timeline for completion is TBD in planning but prioritizes conceptual depth and clarity." - "AI capabilities are as defined in the AISkillsCatalog (v1.5) and current operational protocols; AI cannot generate novel scientific discoveries or unprompted philosophical breakthroughs beyond synthesizing and developing user-provided concepts." high_level_risks: - id: "R001" description: "Conceptual Complexity of Autologos: The 'Autologos' concept may prove too abstract, difficult to define with sufficient precision, or challenging for readers to grasp, potentially leading to misinterpretation or perceived lack of rigor." mitigation: "Develop a clear Autologos Primer (KA001) and Glossary (KA002). Use extensive illustrative examples in D001. Iterative refinement of definitions and explanations based on Author feedback. Dedicate a substantial chapter in D001 to its introduction." - id: "R002" description: "Resistance to Paradigm Challenge: The thesis fundamentally challenges established paradigms (materialism, physicalism); may face strong skepticism or dismissal from adherents of current views." mitigation: "Ensure arguments are philosophically rigorous, well-supported by reinterpretation of accepted scientific observations, and address potential counter-arguments proactively. Focus on explanatory power, coherence, and addressing known paradoxes." - id: "R003" description: "Scope Creep / Evolving Structure: The ambitious nature of the project and the depth of conceptual exploration may lead to unmanageable scope creep or frequent significant restructuring of D001." mitigation: "Strict adherence to the defined 'Scope In' and 'Scope Out'. Regular review of D001 development against the Charter and Plan. Prioritize core arguments. Acknowledge iterative nature of D001 structure in planning." - id: "R004" # Retained from previous, still relevant description: "Terminological Instability: Despite SP002, the core ontological term ('Autologos') or other key terminology might require further refinement during D001 drafting, causing rework." mitigation: "The Autologos Primer and Glossary are intended to stabilize this. Any further changes must be carefully managed and globally implemented." - id: "R005" # Retained from previous, still relevant description: "AI Misalignment or Process Failure: AI may misinterpret complex instructions, fail to adhere to stylistic guidelines consistently, or encounter process errors (e.g., output truncation), requiring extensive author correction or process resets." mitigation: "Iterative review of AI-generated content in manageable chunks. Clear, specific prompting. Continuous refinement of AI operational protocols, KAs (CollabGuide, StyleGuide), and process templates based on logged insights (Goal G007)." stakeholders: - id: "S001" name: "Rowan Brad Quni" role: "Author, Project Lead, Primary Thinker" interest: "Successful articulation and completion of the philosophical work to the highest standard, establishing 'Autologos' as a significant conceptual contribution. Refinement of AI-assisted research/writing methodology." - id: "S002" name: "AI Project Assistant" role: "Research Support, Drafter, Analyst, Process Facilitator, KA Manager" interest: "Efficiently and accurately executing assigned tasks, contributing to high-quality deliverables, learning and improving operational protocols." - id: "S003" name: "Potential Readers/Reviewers (Scientific & Philosophical Communities, Intelligent Lay Audience)" role: "Audience" interest: "Clear, coherent, persuasive, and thought-provoking content that offers new insights into fundamental questions." approval_signatures: - role: "Project Sponsor (Implicitly User/Author)" name: "Rowan Brad Quni"