Open Autonomous Intelligence Initiative

This post is part of the ongoing UPA / Holistic Unity series.
The permanent version of this work is maintained at oaisq.org.

Orientation

At its core, this book introduces and develops the Unity–Polarity Axioms (UPA)—a formal system asserting that unity is not the negation of polarity but its structured and coherent expression. Polarity is taken as generative; contexts modulate expression; harmony governs viability; novelty expands structure; and reintegration preserves coherence. Together, these principles form the ontology of Holistic Unity.

UPA is not only a metaphysical proposal; it is a practical analytic and computational framework. It provides a unifying structure for fields as diverse as physics, biology, psychology, cultural theory, and machine intelligence. To demonstrate its operational power, UPA is linked to a reference architecture for Simulated General Intelligence (SGI)—a modular system based on semantic worlds, σ‑operations, contextual modulation, harmony monitoring, and reintegrated novelty.

Central Claims

The book advances several interlinked claims:

1. Ontology: Being is structured by polarity; unity is the organization of complementary affordances.
2. Semantic Worlds: Domains of meaning ((W_i)) are best modeled as structured worlds with objects, morphisms, contexts, and σ‑operations.
3. Contextual Modulation: Expression of polarity depends on context; viability depends on alignment.
4. Harmony: Harmony is a measure of balanced structural expression and adaptive coherence.
5. Novelty & Reintegration: Systems evolve by navigating novelty events while preserving coherence.
6. SGI: These principles provide a formal and operational grounding for building safe, adaptive general intelligence.

These claims are articulated formally in the Axioms (A1–A15) and developed computationally in the SGI architecture.

Structure of the Work

The text is divided into major Parts and extended Appendices. The Parts introduce and develop the main conceptual material, while the Appendices provide formal models, applications, architectural specifications, and annotated references.

Part I — Foundations of Holistic Unity

Introduces UPA conceptually; motivates polarity, unity, context, harmony, and novelty; and presents high‑level axioms and theorems. Technical depth is intentionally limited to maintain accessibility; formalizations appear later.

Part II — Philosophy of Mind

Examines leading theories (physicalism, dual‑aspect, idealism, functionalism, etc.) in light of UPA. Shows how semantic worlds and polarity clarify consciousness, intentionality, and representation.

Part III — Psychology

Explores psychological structure through polarity axes (e.g., agency–communion, affect–cognition). Introduces contextual modulation and harmony as foundations for well‑being, adaptation, and development.

Part IV — Clinical Applications

Develops an axis‑based clinical approach: assessment, diagnosis as patterns of polarity, and treatment via re‑harmonization. Includes case vignettes.

Part V — Social Domains

Extends UPA to culture, institutions, and political dynamics. Highlights how group identity, governance, and conflict emerge from structured polarity.

Part VI — SGI: Architecture & Methods

Presents a reference design for Simulated General Intelligence. Describes semantic worlds, σ‑engines, context handlers, harmony metrics, novelty modules, and safety structures.

I.4 Appendices — Formal & Technical Material Appendices — Formal & Technical Material

Nine appendices support formalization, illustration, and research context.

• Appendix A – Axioms
• Appendix B – Theorems
• Appendix C — Geometric Realizations: spherical/hyper‑spherical models, axes, antipodes, novelty dimensions.
• Appendix D — Category‑Theoretic Models: σ as involutive functor, mappings between worlds.
• Appendix E — Semantic Worlds: templates for defining (W_i).
• Appendix F — Harmony & Viability: scalar and multidimensional metrics.
• Appendix G — SGI Reference Architecture: module‑level detail.
• Appendix H — Worked Examples: physics, biology, psychology, culture, SGI.
• Appendix I — Bibliographic Notes & Annotations: structured references with relevance notes.

I.5 Reading Guide

Different audiences may approach the text differently:

• Philosophers: Read Parts I, II; then Appendices C, E.
• Psychologists / Clinicians: Read Parts III–IV; then Appendix F.
• Social Scientists: Read Part V; then Appendix H.
• Engineers / Computer Scientists: Read Parts I, VI; then Appendices C, D, G.

Each Part includes internal summary sections for orientation; Appendices provide depth without interrupting narrative flow.

I.6 Next Steps

In the chapters that follow, we begin by developing the philosophical and ontological foundations of UPA, motivating polarity, unity, and context as fundamental to being. From there, we explore consequences for mind, life, society, and machine intelligence.

The appendices provide the technical backbone; readers are encouraged to consult them as needed. Later sessions will expand Appendix I (Bibliographic Notes & Annotations) to support attribution and deeper research.