## The Autaxys Framework: A Generative, Computational Ontology of Reality Conventional physics grounds reality in fundamentally inert material substance existing within a fixed, independent spacetime. This framework, while remarkably successful in describing macroscopic phenomena, encounters profound challenges when confronting the dynamic nature of spacetime itself, the non-local correlations observed in quantum mechanics, the apparent fine-tuning of cosmic parameters, and the fundamental nature of particles and forces. These persistent issues underscore the inherent limitations of a model predicated on passive 'stuff' residing within a pre-existing container. The Autaxys framework proposes a radically different, unified foundation: these empirical observations are not anomalies but the inherent consequences of a reality fundamentally constituted by **dynamic, relational information patterns**. Autaxys posits the universe not as static objects *in* space, but as an active, self-generating, and intrinsically irreversible computational process operating on a fundamental substrate of active information. In this ontology, spacetime, matter, energy, and forces are not fundamental primitives; they **emerge** *from* the structure, dynamics, and interactions of underlying informational patterns, processed by a universal algorithm. This pattern-based, computational perspective provides a unified explanatory basis, describing the substrate and process from which the physical universe arises. ### Core Ontology: The Substrate, Structure, Process, and Guiding Principles Autaxys is built upon a foundational ontology where dynamic information, patterns, and computation are primary, preceding and giving rise to the material universe. These core concepts are deeply interconnected, forming a self-generating, self-organizing system driven by a perpetual computational cycle. 1. **The Fundamental Substrate (S₀ State / Relational Vacuum): Active Information as the Ground State.** At its most fundamental level, reality is the **S₀ State**, also termed the **Relational Vacuum**. This is not empty space but an active, dynamic, and intrinsically computational substrate composed of **dynamic, active information**. This information is the irreducible substance of existence, inherently processing and patterning itself. The S₀ State possesses intrinsic tension and potential energy, serving as the fundamental ground state upon which all pattern existence, propagation, and nucleation occur. It is the fundamental "fabric" of reality from which all else is generated. 2. **The Computational Structure (Attributed Relational Graph - ARG): The State Representation.** At any discrete moment in its evolution, the universe's state *within* the S₀ substrate is formally described as an **Attributed Relational Graph (ARG)**, denoted $G_t = (D_t, R_t, f_{D,t}, f_{R,t})$. This graph is the formal, discrete representation of the dynamic information state of the S₀ fabric: * **Distinctions ($D_t$):** The graph's nodes, representing momentary, localized differentiations or 'bits' of information within the S₀ fabric. They are transient points of focus or differentiation within the relational network. * **Relations ($R_t$):** The graph's edges, forming a multiset of directed connections between distinctions. Relations signify dynamic links, informational flows, interactions, or algorithmic dependencies between distinctions within S₀. * **Proto-properties ($f_{D,t}, f_{R,t}$):** Primitive, computational attributes or labels attached to nodes and edges, encoding the intrinsic potential for interaction, transformation, and participation in larger structures. Their nature and transformation rules are defined by the governing **Autaxys Configuration**. 3. **The Cosmic Algorithm ($\mathcal{R}$): The Universal Process.** Operating *on* the ARG representation *within* the S₀ State is the **Cosmic Algorithm**. This is the inherent, fundamental computational process governing the universe, precisely defined as an **Attributed Graph Rewriting System (AGRS)**. It is a single, immense, **self-generating and irreversible** computation that continuously explores and processes the vast space of potential pattern configurations within the dynamic informational substrate. Physical laws are not external, imposed rules but the emergent, descriptive grammar of this Algorithm, detailing the inherent constraints and dynamics governing pattern formation, interaction, and evolution within the computational process unfolding in the S₀ State. It operates by applying a comprehensive set of local, context-dependent subgraph transformation rules $r_i: L_i \Rightarrow R_i$, specified by the Autaxys Configuration. 4. **The Autaxic Lagrangian ($L_A$) and Action Principle: Guiding Algorithmic Evolution.** The Cosmic Algorithm's exploration and processing within the S₀ State are guided by the **Autaxic Action Principle**, which dictates the selection of the next state based on optimizing a computable fitness function, the **Autaxic Lagrangian ($L_A$)**. This theoretical construct represents the underlying optimization principle of the cosmic computation. It encapsulates a dynamic balance between two fundamental system drives, derived from the underlying principles: * **The Exploration Drive:** Promoting the search for novel, stable pattern forms and configurations, pushing the Algorithm to explore new possibilities and driving complexity and diversification within the S₀ State. * **The Economy of Existence:** Favoring the selection and persistence of efficient, stable, coherent configurations that minimize computational cost or network tension within the S₀ State, driving order, stability, and resilience. This continuous optimization, directed by the Autaxic Lagrangian, shapes emergent reality by driving system evolution towards increasing complexity and order over time while selecting for stable, persistent configurations. Fundamental physical constants are interpreted as inherent parameters or fixed points within this Algorithm's operation, shaped by its underlying optimization principles. 5. **Information Patterns (*T* Classes / $P_{ID}$s): The Forms Explored by the Algorithm.** Within the dynamic informational substrate (S₀) and represented as configurations within the ARG, the Cosmic Algorithm explores and processes **dynamic, self-organizing information patterns**. Their intrinsic forms, inherent properties, and potential interactions are defined by specific, conserved **topological classes** (*T*) and identified by Pattern IDs ($P_{ID}$). These *T* classes/$P_{ID}$s represent the fundamental potential forms and structural constraints information patterns can adopt within S₀, dictated by topology and dictating inherent properties. The set of possible stable *T* classes/$P_{ID}$s achievable through the universe's computational process, guided by the Lagrangian, is theoretically enumerated in the **Autaxic Pattern Table (AQN)**, characterized by Autaxic Quantum Numbers (AQNs) like Complexity ($C$), Topology ($T$), Stability ($S$), Relational Potential ($P_R$), and Interaction Type ($I_T$). 6. **Ontological Closure (OC): The Algorithmic Stability Criterion.** A critical outcome of the Cosmic Algorithm's processing, guided by the Autaxic Lagrangian's Economy of Existence drive, is **Ontological Closure**. This is the fundamental algorithmic process by which a pattern achieves and maintains internal self-consistency and resilience against the dynamic background of the S₀ State it processes. It is the necessary criterion for a pattern's stability, persistence, and existence as a discrete, identifiable entity in emergent reality. OC is critically dependent on a pattern's specific **topological class** (*T*), which dictates its inherent stability properties and potential interactions necessary for self-maintenance *by the Algorithm* within the cosmic computation. The discrete, quantized nature and specific properties (like charge, spin) of fundamental particles are direct manifestations of the limited set of stable *T* classes capable of achieving robust OC *via the Cosmic Algorithm's* optimization process guided by the Lagrangian. 7. **The Emergent Relational Network (Spacetime): Reality Arising from Stable Patterns in S₀.** Patterns do not exist *in* a pre-defined space. Instead, **Spacetime** is an emergent, dynamic structure—a **relational network** defined by the relations, connections, and interactions *between* information patterns that have achieved **Ontological Closure**. This network is built upon the fundamental S₀ state, which provides the underlying substrate and tension for these relations. The perceived structure, connectivity, dynamics, and inherent "tension" within this network, as processed by the Algorithm, give rise to the experience of space and time. Conventional spacetime, geometry, and topology emerge intrinsically as macroscopic, statistical, and structural features of the evolving ARG. Space is fundamentally relational path length or computational cost across the graph, and time is a measure of accumulated change or computational steps within the irreversible computation. This foundational ontology—where dynamic information (S₀ state, ARG) is processed by a Cosmic Algorithm ($\mathcal{R}$) guided by an Autaxic Lagrangian ($L_A$), exploring patterned structures (*T* classes, $P_{ID}$s) which achieve persistence via Ontological Closure (OC), collectively forming an emergent relational network (spacetime)—provides a unified basis for re-interpreting empirical observations as consequences of this underlying computational reality. ### Autaxic Interpretations: Empirical Manifestations of the Computational Reality The Autaxys framework provides alternative, unified interpretations for core physical observations, viewing them as direct manifestations of the underlying informational substrate (S₀, ARG), its dynamic patterns (*T* classes, $P_{ID}$s), the emergent relational network, and the governing Cosmic Algorithm and Autaxic Lagrangian. #### **A. Fundamental Particles and Forces** Elementary particles and the forces governing their interactions *are* the most stable information patterns achieving **Ontological Closure (OC)** within the dynamic relational network, as selected and maintained by the **Cosmic Algorithm** according to the principles of the **Autaxic Lagrangian**. Their specific, quantized properties (mass, charge, spin, etc.) are empirical evidence for the limited set of specific **topological classes** (*T*)/$P_{ID}$s that the Algorithm discovers and sustains via OC, driven by the Lagrangian's optimization for stable configurations. The theoretical **Autaxic Pattern Table (AQN)** enumerates the possible stable *T* classes/$P_{ID}$s capable of achieving robust OC through this process. The structure of the Standard Model, with its families, generations, and specific force carriers, directly reflects the limited set of stable topological classes (*T*) defined in the Autaxic Pattern Table (AQN). * **Charge:** The discreteness and conservation of fundamental charges *are* direct consequences of the topological nature and OC of fundamental patterns. Charge *is* fundamentally a **conserved topological invariant** (*T*) inherent to the specific relational structure of a stable information pattern. Conservation is a requirement for maintaining OC *during pattern interactions and transformations* within the algorithmic process, essential for pattern integrity. This explains the empirical observation of quantized charge. * **Mass and Energy:** **Mass** *is* reinterpreted not as a property of material 'stuff' but as an emergent property reflecting the **persistent computational cost** required *by the Cosmic Algorithm* to maintain a pattern's stability (**Ontological Closure**) and its coherent existence as a discrete entity against the dynamic S₀ State and within the emergent relational network. This cost is related to the tension and dynamics of the S₀ state that the pattern must continuously process to maintain its form. **Energy** *is* the more general **computational cost** required *by the Algorithm* for dynamic processes—to sustain a pattern, alter its state, or facilitate its dynamic interaction and propagation through the S₀ State and within the network. This perspective unifies entities like electrons (massive, stable patterns requiring ongoing computational support for OC against S₀ dynamics) and photons (massless patterns representing efficient, propagating disturbances or changes in the network state, requiring minimal persistent OC cost). Einstein's mass-energy equivalence (E=mc²) relates the computational cost of pattern stability (mass) to the potential for dynamic interaction and propagation (energy), mediated by the fundamental network propagation speed limit (c) derived from the S₀ state and Algorithm's processing rate. * **Forces:** Forces *are* the emergent dynamics governing how these stable patterns interact, transform, and propagate within the S₀ State and the relational network. They *are derived directly from* the underlying **Cosmic Algorithm's** principles, which act as the explicit rules for pattern interaction and evolution. These rules govern how patterns can exchange information or restructure *while maintaining their individual or collective OC within the network*, guided by the Lagrangian's optimization. Force-carrying patterns (like bosons) are interpreted as the physical manifestation of these interaction rules in action – dynamic, transient relational structures mediating transformations between other patterns. * **Conservation Laws:** Conservation laws (energy, momentum, charge, etc.) *are* necessary consequences *of the Cosmic Algorithm* maintaining logical consistency and pattern integrity during state transitions within the relational network. These laws reflect invariants preserved *during algorithmic transformations* of patterns, essential for the system's overall coherence and the persistence of stable configurations selected by the Lagrangian's Economy drive. The link between symmetries and conservation laws (Noether's Theorem) is a direct consequence of the universe being fundamentally a computational, algorithmic process with inherent internal symmetries maintained by the Algorithm. #### **B. Spacetime and Gravity** General Relativity describes spacetime as a background warped by mass/energy. Autaxys interprets **Spacetime** *as* the emergent perception of the dynamic relational network formed by interactions of patterns that have achieved OC, built upon the underlying **S₀ state**. General Relativity provides empirical evidence that spacetime is emergent and dynamic, its geometry and tension directly responsive to the presence of patterns that achieved OC. This responsiveness *is* a manifestation of the Algorithm adjusting the network structure *on the S₀ substrate* based on the computational requirements of the stable patterns. * **Gravity:** Gravity *is* the macroscopic geometric effect of dense pattern concentrations (manifested as mass/energy due to their computational cost for OC) altering the local tension, connectivity, and structure of the relational network—a change *in* the network's intrinsic fabric, perceived as curvature, rather than a force acting *on* objects. This warping reflects how the Algorithm adjusts the network structure *in the S₀ State* to accommodate the computational burden of dense, stable patterns, guided by the Autaxic Lagrangian's optimization for stability and economy. Regions with higher pattern density require the Algorithm to expend more computational resources to maintain their collective OC, altering the local network structure and tension within S₀. This is consistent with the empirical observations described by General Relativity. * **The Universal Speed Limit (c):** The Universal Speed Limit (c) represents the maximum rate at which change or information propagates through the relational network—the effective processing limit *of the cosmic computation*. It is a speed *through* the network, defined by its intrinsic computational rate and connectivity properties derived from the underlying S₀ state and the Algorithm's processing cycle. * **Black Hole Thermodynamics and Holography:** These phenomena imply reality is fundamentally informational and potentially holographic. A black hole can be interpreted as a region where the network reaches maximum informational density or tension *within the S₀ State*, potentially representing a breakdown or singularity in the local computational structure *governed by the Algorithm*. Bekenstein-Hawking entropy suggests a region's information content relates to a boundary, supporting a holographic principle emergent from the relational structure of the network, where the information defining the 3D volume might be encoded on a 2D boundary of relations *within the S₀ substrate*. This principle is a natural *consequence* of Autaxys, where the 3D world is the emergent bulk generated from the underlying relational "pixels." #### **C. Quantum Phenomena** Quantum phenomena appear counter-intuitive in conventional physics because they operate at or reflect properties of the underlying S₀ substrate and the Algorithm's processing, independent of emergent space. Autaxys interprets these as direct signatures of the fundamental computational, relational substrate (S₀, ARG) and the Cosmic Algorithm's operation before full spatial emergence via OC. * **Quantum Entanglement:** This phenomenon *is* compelling evidence of reality's fundamentally non-spatial base layer. Entangled 'entities' are not particles separated by space; they *are relationally unified components* of a single underlying pattern structure *within the S₀ State*, or nodes directly connected within the fundamental relational network, *prior to* or *independent of* emergent spatial distance. Their instantaneous correlation arises because their connection exists directly within the informational substrate (S₀), reflecting their unified state or direct relational link **within the underlying pattern or network structure that precedes spatial manifestation**, *as maintained by the Cosmic Algorithm*. Spatial separation in the emergent network does not sever this underlying connection in S₀. This is the "smoking gun" for a fundamentally non-spatial reality. * **Wave-Particle Duality:** This seemingly contradictory nature *is interpreted as* two complementary facets of how dynamic information patterns manifest within the S₀ State and the emergent relational network. The 'particle' aspect corresponds to the pattern's state of achieving stable, localized **Ontological Closure**—manifesting as a discrete, observable entity *processed by the Algorithm* and becoming a node in the emergent network. The 'wave' aspect describes the pattern's dynamic potential, its influence propagating through the relational vacuum (**S₀ state**) and network, and the probability distribution of its possible future states or locations of OC *within the computational system*, governed by network dynamics, the S₀ state, and the principles of the Cosmic Algorithm. * **The Measurement Problem:** The **Measurement Problem** *is understood not as* a physical paradox but as the observable consequence of the system (interacting patterns, including measurement apparatus) undergoing a mandatory transition to a new, algorithmically stable configuration. Measurement forces the interacting system to achieve a state of **Ontological Closure** that is globally consistent across all involved patterns *within the relational network*, a process executed by the Cosmic Algorithm. The apparent 'collapse' of the wave function is the direct manifestation of this algorithmic process: the **Cosmic Algorithm** actively resolves the inherent informational ambiguities and potential configurations (the 'wave' aspect) by selecting and stabilizing the single most coherent and stable outcome that satisfies the constraints of the interaction. This selection process, guided by the Autaxic Lagrangian's drive for Economy of Existence (stability and efficiency), projects one definite, stable manifestation ('particle' aspect) from the spectrum of underlying potentiality, adhering strictly to the rules of the cosmic computation and the requirement for OC *within the S₀ state*. * **Probability:** Arises fundamentally from the Action Principle's selection process, where multiple rule applications or successor states are possible, and the optimal path is chosen based on $L_A$, potentially incorporating principle-derived probabilistic terms or biases. * **Superposition:** A pattern potentially achieving OC across multiple distinct, relationally linked configurations simultaneously within the graph, remaining unresolved until interaction forces a specific outcome based on $L_A$ compatibility within the larger system. * **Tunneling:** Represents finding a direct relational pathway or computational shortcut through the graph structure that bypasses apparent emergent spacetime geometry constraints, allowed by the fundamental dynamics and favored by the Action Principle (e.g., lower $L_A$ cost for the transition). * **Uncertainty Principle:** Arises from the substrate's inherent granularity, dynamic processing, and the nature of principle-governed computation. Precise simultaneous determination of certain conjugate properties (e.g., Complexity/Topology AQNs) is fundamentally limited because measurement necessarily involves interaction and disturbance of the pattern's configuration/dynamics, introducing an irreducible uncertainty inherent to the principle-governed information processing. #### **D. Cosmic Dynamics and Higher Phenomena** Large-scale structure and evolution, along with the emergence of complexity, *are* viewed as macroscopic outcomes of the **Cosmic Algorithm** optimizing for stability, efficiency, and complexity across the network *within the S₀ State*, driven by the **Autaxic Lagrangian**. * **Dark Energy and Dark Matter:** Observations attributed to Dark Energy and Dark Matter *are* understood as macroscopic properties or manifestations of the underlying informational substrate (S₀) and its dynamic relational network. **Dark Energy** *is identified with* the intrinsic tension or potential energy inherent to the **S₀ State**—the fundamental relational vacuum. This pervasive tension drives the large-scale expansion of the network *as processed by the Algorithm*, a manifestation of the Exploration Drive within the Lagrangian. The concept of **Vacuum Energy** *is synonymous with* this energy cost or tension of the S₀ state. **Dark Matter** could represent stable, non-luminous pattern configurations (complex *T* classes/$P_{ID}$s) that locally alter the network's geometry by achieving **Ontological Closure** but do not interact via emergent electromagnetic forces, or it might be a macroscopic effect arising from large-scale network properties not yet fully understood within this framework. The **Cosmological Constant** *is interpreted as* a key parameter resulting from the optimization process governed by the **Autaxic Lagrangian**, quantifying the balance between the S₀ tension (Dark Energy) and the opposing tendency introduced by stable pattern formation (mass/energy), which locally reduces S₀ tension by binding its computational potential into stable structures. This provides an explanation for the "Cosmological Constant Problem," which is a failure of materialist prediction. * **Algorithmic Optimization and Physical Constants:** Universe evolution *is shaped by* the **Autaxic Lagrangian's** continuous optimization, balancing the **Exploration Drive** (novelty and complexity) and **Economy of Existence** (stability and efficiency). Physical constants *are* inherent parameters *of the Cosmic Algorithm*, their specific values potentially set by this optimization landscape. The fine-tuning of constants might reflect the specific parameters required for the emergence of complex, stable patterns capable of achieving high degrees of OC *within the algorithmic process*, a result of the Lagrangian's optimization favoring such outcomes. * **The Arrow of Time:** The Arrow of Time *is* the emergent perception of the universe's fundamentally irreversible computation. Each state is computed from the previous one in a directed process that cannot be precisely reversed due to the inherent nature of computation, the continuous exploration of configuration space *by the Algorithm* within the S₀ State, and the process of achieving and losing OC. Entropy increase *is* a statistical consequence *of this computational irreversibility*; it reflects the tendency towards configurations that are computationally easier or more probable within the algorithmic evolution, often favoring states with lower computational cost (Economy of Existence drive). * **Complexity, Life, and Consciousness:** The universe's tendency towards increasing complexity *is* a direct manifestation of the **Exploration Drive**. This drive propels the **Cosmic Algorithm** to explore the space of potential configurations within the S₀ State, selecting and stabilizing those achieving sophisticated forms of **Ontological Closure** *within the relational network*. Life *is* a remarkable outcome: the discovery and stabilization *by the Algorithm* of extraordinarily complex, self-sustaining, and self-replicating information patterns exhibiting high degrees of OC and algorithmic resilience, a result of the Lagrangian balancing exploration and economy drives. Consciousness emerges as a property of information patterns reaching exceptional levels of complexity, integration, self-referential processing, and robust OC, representing a highly complex, self-aware computational structure *maintained by the Cosmic Algorithm* within the S₀ State, again reflecting the highest achievements of the Exploration Drive balanced by the need for stability (Economy of Existence). * **Effectiveness of Mathematics:** The efficacy of mathematics in describing reality *is* a direct consequence of the universe's fundamental nature as an algorithmic and computational process. Mathematical structures are not merely descriptive tools; they *are* the intrinsic language, logic, and operational principles *of the Cosmic Algorithm itself*, operating on the S₀ State. As emergent reality is the product of this algorithm and its patterned computation, its structure and dynamics *are inherently and precisely describable by mathematics*. This is only "unreasonable" from a materialist perspective. Symmetries in the laws are a direct reflection of symmetries in the Cosmic Algorithm itself. * **Multiverse:** Global Ontological Closure could potentially allow for the principle-driven emergence of multiple causally disconnected relational networks. Each could achieve global self-consistency and stability based on initial conditions, stochastic outcomes of the Action Principle, or variations in their *effective* Configuration while still conforming to the universal Definitive and Authoritative Autaxic Principles. * **Cosmic Strings/Relational Defects:** These could represent stable, persistent anomalies or topological defects in the emergent vacuum's large-scale relational fabric. Regions where standard relational connectivity is stably altered or constrained by principle-level dynamics, creating defects analogous to those in condensed matter systems but arising from the fundamental substrate's structure and evolution. ### The Language of Reality: The Intrinsic Relational Calculus The "language" of the universe, according to Autaxys, is not human mathematics, but a **Relational Calculus**—a formal system intrinsically linked to the ARG/AGRS structure whose properties overcome the limitations of human math when describing fundamental reality: 1. **Generative:** It contains rules ($\mathcal{R}$) that *generate* patterns and behavior, not just describe them. 2. **Topological and Relational:** Primitives are nodes (Distinctions), edges (Relations), and proto-properties; fundamental operations are graph transformations operating on the S₀ state. 3. **Discrete and Finite:** Operates in quantized steps on a finite (but dynamically growing) graph, avoiding paradoxes of the continuum inherent in models based on continuous space *before* its emergence. 4. **Constrained and Optimized:** Not all possible mathematical structures, but specific rules ($\mathcal{R}$) guided by a fitness function ($L_A$), explaining the specificity of physical laws observed. 5. **Self-Consistent:** Only patterns achieving Ontological Closure "exist" physically, forming self-consistent, stable, self-validating structures within the computational process, inherently adhering to the rules of the Relational Calculus. ### The Source: Definitive Principles and Validation through Simulation The precise form of the Autaxys Configuration – the AGRS rules ($\mathcal{R}$), proto-property definitions, the structure of $L_A$ – is fundamentally sculpted by the **Definitive and Authoritative Autaxic Principles**. These are the ultimate, non-reducible axioms of the framework, potentially rooted in concepts like **Relational Aesthetics** (favoring elegance, symmetry, harmony in relational structures) and the **Economy of Existence** (favoring efficiency, stability, minimal computational cost). These principles axiomatically bias the universe's evolution towards elegant, symmetric, efficient, and complex patterns by defining the $L_A$ fitness criteria that guide the Algorithm. The outcome of the Cosmic Algorithm's execution, governed by these principles and the resulting $L_A$, is the dynamic generation of the **Autaxic Table**: the self-generated catalogue of robustly emergent $P_{ID}$s, their statistically determined AQNs, and their emergent interaction rules. The central scientific hypothesis of the Autaxys framework is that a simple, parsimonious, elegant set of Definitive and Authoritative Autaxic Principles exists, defining a Configuration whose generated pattern landscape (the Autaxic Table) and emergent large-scale structure quantitatively and qualitatively match the observed universe. This hypothesis is rigorously tested via large-scale **computational simulations (Multiverse simulations or MVU-n)**. These simulations explore the state space generated by proposed Configurations derived from hypothesized principles. By running the Algorithm, MVU-n predicts emergent patterns, their properties, interactions, and the structure of emergent spacetime. The results of MVU-n simulations are iteratively refined and compared against empirical observational data from the actual universe, providing a clear, computational, and falsifiable path to validate or refute specific Autaxys Configurations and, critically, the underlying hypothesized principles. ### Autaxys in Dialogue with Other Informational Theories Autaxys asserts that while it shares a spirit with other informational theories, it provides a crucial, missing component: **a dynamic, constrained, and generative mechanism.** It is not just that the universe *is* math or information, but that it *computes itself into existence* through a specific, optimization-driven process. * **Max Tegmark's Mathematical Universe Hypothesis (MUH):** Autaxys agrees the universe is mathematical but provides the missing selection principle via the Cosmic Algorithm and Autaxic Lagrangian. Reality is an evolutionary computational process selecting stable, high-fitness structures from the potential space of the S₀ state, not a static collection of all possible math structures. * **John Wheeler's "It from Bit":** Autaxys provides the mechanism. The "Bit" is a Distinction with Proto-properties *within the S₀ substrate*. "It" (stable patterns) emerges from the system's internal process of achieving Ontological Closure via the Algorithm, not an external observer. The universe is the self-observing computational system. * **Leonard Susskind's Holographic Principle:** Autaxys views this as a natural *consequence* of its framework, where 3D space is an emergent projection of the deeper, non-spatial relational graph structure within S₀. * **Simulation Theory:** Autaxys agrees reality is *computational*, but it is a **self-creating simulation without an external simulator.** The universe *is* the computer, hardware (S₀, ARG) and software (Algorithm, Principles) are one, resolving the infinite regress problem. From the Autaxic perspective, traditional physics often provides a powerful description of emergent reality without explicitly identifying the fundamental informational and computational substrate. Viewing reality as dynamic information patterns structured relationally and governed by a cosmic algorithm operating on a fundamental substrate of active information unifies disparate phenomena under a single, coherent framework rooted in information, computation, and relational structure, offering potential resolutions to long-standing paradoxes and pointing towards a deeper understanding of existence by focusing on the underlying algorithmic process that generates the physical world from its informational ground state. Existence is redefined: to compute and be computed within the Autaxys framework.