Beyond Vision-Logic

    he central present moment).

     

    The next level (HL2) is associated with an even more subtle rational logic which is bi-directional (in both horizontal and vertical terms).

    Now this might sound very abstract. However it is of vital importance providing the means to appropriately translate (in reduced fashion) the true dynamic nature of whole and part.

    For example without this "vertical" logic, approaches to evolution will inevitably reveal deep inconsistencies.

    It is also exceptionally important for example in physics, in terms of the true integration of Relativity Theory with Quantum Mechanics (i.e. the whole with the part).

    Ultimately this integration cannot be achieved in terms of conventional science (with its rational analytical bias) but rather in terms of a deeper spiritually intuitive holistic approach.

    I hope in the not too distant future to move on to HL2 (point level or causal level) and demonstrate the implications of its bi-directional logic (in horizontal and vertical directions) for physics.

    Again we will have three sub-levels, conop, formop (with quantitative and qualitative aspects) and vision-logic (where quantitative and qualitative poles are intuitively reconciled).

    Then we have HL3 (null level or nondual reality) which is the most purely intuitive of the stages (providing the most appropriate means for true integration). Any remaining divisions as between levels and sub-levels dissolve with the culmination of HL3.

    I have already sought to demonstrate how the translation of HL3, leads to a true holistic "Theory of Everything" that equally applies to physical and psychological reality.

    Radial Reality involves the growing interpenetration of all (previous) levels.

    It involves both dual and nondual translations (in a very refined manner).

    In scientific terms it involves both analytical and holistic approaches.

    Thus we have here the growing marriage of both the differentiated and integrated scientific approaches (that are qualitatively different).

    Once again vision-logic as used by Ken Wilber – though very flexible – is still characterised in rational terms by its one-directional linear approach. It is really suited to a multi-differentiated (rather than an integrated) scientific approach.

    A truly integrated scientific approach is inherently very intuitive and requires in rational terms a more subtle bi-directional linear method (which unfolds at the "higher" spiritual levels.

    The integrated scientific vision thus truly starts where Ken’s vision-logic ends.

    The comprehensive scientific vision – what I call radial science – is a reflection itself of the experience of Radial Reality – and involves the growing interpenetration of the differentiated and integrated approaches.

    Thus a comprehensive approach to science involves three distinct aspects.

    • The process of (quantitative) differentiation (i.e. Analytical Science). The is the "real" horizontal approach where understanding takes place within the (one-directional) "middle" rational linear paradigm. Once again vision-logic - as used by Ken Wilber - is simply the "highest" and most flexible version of this approach.
    • The process of (qualitative) integration (i.e. HoloScience). This is the "imaginary" vertical approach where understanding takes place within the (bi-directional) "higher" and "lower" circular paradigms. This involves the use of complementary polarities (physical and psychological) in terms of horizontal, vertical and diagonal directions.
    • The process of both (quantitative) differentiation and (qualitative) integration (i.e. Radial Science). This is the mature "complex" approach where understanding continually alternates as between (one-directional) linear and (bi-directional) circular approaches.
    The most common confusion of all in science is the reduction of (qualitative) integration to that of (quantitative) differentiation within the scientific paradigm of just one level of the spectrum (i.e. L0). Integration is then seen as an extension of the differentiated approach. Surprisingly, Ken Wilber demonstrates this very problem in his work as his scientific methodology does not go beyond the vision-logic (of L0).

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