Beyond Illusion

Yes, the way the Absolute resolves these paradoxes of limitation is with the creations of illusions (appearances). The creation of illusions allows the Absolute to be limited or illogical, at least temporarily. So, I would say the creation of illogical realities is possible as an appearance, but underlying is still the logic of the nature of the Absolute. This allows the Absolute to include everything that would normally contradict its own nature. These illusions are so powerful that in the moment they are created they are reality, because Reality temporarily takes the form of these illusions. So the logic of Absolute Infinity allows for the inclusion of everything and is therefore completely unlimited without contradicting itself in the big picture.

Yes, God is not a relative entity that wants things, God = Reality. This was more of a metaphorical use of language. What I mean by that in other words is that the logic of Absolute Infinity entails, that infinite potential and actualization must also include the creation of illogical realities and relationships. If only logical realities can manifest, that would be a limitation for Absolute Infinity, which cannot be the case, because Reality = Absolute Infinity = God = Completely Unlimited. To be honest, I have no idea how exactly a completely illogical reality would look like, I just know that the logic of Absolute Infinity points towards it.

Thank you for the response. I think you are right to point this out. Let’s make a distinction between the logic humans normally use (Human Logic) and Logic as a fundamental universal principle (Universal Logic). I also think there is a Universal Logic. For example, if something limited exists it has to have a specific form which has to be different from every other possible distinct form. It has to have this distinct form because otherwise it wouldn’t be what it is. A Rock for example can’t be a human at the same time, otherwise it would cease to have the distinct form of a rock. This sort of universal logic is required for the existence of limited forms, without it everything would just mesh together into infinity. In this way everything is connected with everything else, because without this connection, no limited form could really exist. Nothing that is limited can exist without its relationship to everything else, because the limited thing gets defined by its relationships to everything else. Duality is needed in order for anything to exist. Because everything limited has a distinct form that is defined by its relationships to everything else, the things interact with each other in a logical way, at least from a human perspective. But there are really no rules that make these interactions absolute, if God would want to imagine an illogical interaction or change the rules of some relationships, then these would manifest as well. But then again there is a certain logic to what God can do, which is everything (unlimited potential).

Some while ago, I contemplated what logic is, how it works and what the limitations of logic are. Here is a summary of the insights I had. If any of you have contemplated the topic for yourself and have more points or examples to add, I would be interested in hearing them. There are probably way more ways people can misapply logic than I can ever think of, lol. 1. Logic Relies on Assumptions: Logic is the process of drawing a conclusion by connecting multiple assumptions. If you take away the assumptions, logic cannot function. 2. Our Assumptions Are Subjective: We usually base our assumptions on past experiences and our general worldview. Because everyone has different experiences and worldviews, our assumptions are subjective and vary greatly from person to person. Our worldview acts as the ground for our logic. If we have a distorted perception, we come to false assumptions and therefore false logical conclusions. Here is a simple example: If a gardener has bad eyesight (distorted perception) and mistakes pear seeds for apple seeds, his logic will lead him to believe an apple tree will grow. The logic is sound, but the conclusion is false because the starting assumption was wrong. Even seemingly objective assumptions are relative. As an example, when we let go of a stone, we assume the stone will fall down because it always has. But this is relative to our location and our state of consciousness. If we let go of the stone in a space station, the stone wouldn’t fall. In a dream it is also not guaranteed that the stone falls down. 3. Summary of Logical Traps and the Limits of Logic: False Assumptions: Like described above, if our assumptions are wrong, our logic will lead to false conclusions. False Application of Logic: Even if specific assumptions are correct, we can still draw false conclusions. For example, if book sales and crime rates rise at the same time, it would be most likely false to conclude that books cause crime. Circular Logic: This happens when you use the conclusion to prove the assumption (e.g., "The stock price is high because the company is successful," and "The company is successful because the stock price is high"). Logic in Complex Systems: Logic struggles with complex systems like the weather because there are too many variables to calculate perfectly. We simply don’t know all the potential variables and how these variables interact. Therefore, oversimplified assumptions of the biggest influences are made in order to have an at least somewhat reliable prediction. Logic Cannot Explain Existence: You cannot use logic to figure out the fundamental nature of existence. Why? Because you must exist before you can use logic. Logic is only one small part of existence and you can’t understand the whole of existence with only a part of it. Furthermore, the assumptions made to perform logic cannot be justified by logic itself. Otherwise, we would have circular logic. Conclusion: Logic is a useful tool for gaining new insights from existing assumptions, but we must always be aware of its limits. This is a summary of an article I wrote. If you are interested, here is the link to the full article: https://open.substack.com/pub/endlessinquiry/p/the-limits-of-logic-and-assumptions?r=6x9wva&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

I agree, a theory of everything doesn't get you to true understanding of infinity. No theory does because like you said, a theory is always finite. True understanding of Infinity is only reached by being Infinity. But I still think it is useful to also reflect upon Infinity through limited concepts. A limited perspective still understands a particular aspect of Infinitiy's true nature. In order for Infinity to reach true self knowledge, Infinity doesn't only needs to be in its formless unlimited state, but also needs to view itself trough an infinite amount of limited perspective, which is what it does by creating.

Well said. I came to the same conclusion when I contemplated what time is. Change is what is fundamental, while what we call time is just comparing the rate of one change to another. What we call clocks are devices that have some kind of consistent change in them. For example, the hand of an analogue clock always moves at a consistent speed around the dial. This consistency of change in a clock is what allows us to measure time. Right now I am actually working on an more in depth explanation of what time is, which I will probably post at some point in the future.

Thank you!

It always keeps on going

@LambdaDelta Thank you for your response. Truth being unfalsifiable because it is true is a thing that often gets overlooked in the scientific community, even though it should be pretty obvious. The cool thing about Absolute Infinity is that its not just unfalsifiable because it is true, but that it also predicts its own falsification as a limited appearance within infinite potential. That means from certain perspectives it will be falsifiable, but that is only possible because the perspectives are limited. Therefore even this paradox is logically resolved within Absolute Infinity. Like with this paradox, absolute Infinity also resolves every other paradox by including it inside itself as a limited appearance. I agree that understanding the mechanics of finitude is far more complex, because there is no end to it. In an infinite amount of finitude you can always go deeper in your understanding.

After years of this work and thousands of hours meditating, contemplating, thinking, countless trips, and following a deep desire to understand, I now want to share a short text I wrote about the logical structure of Absolute Infinity. As it turns out, once you really experience and understand Absolute Infinity deeply, you find that it is not only logical but also offers a perfect explanation of existence on the most fundamental level. Absolute Infinity fits all the criteria you could ever wish for in a Theory of Everything. Of course, this text doesn’t capture the whole of Absolute Infinity / God. Its focus is to explain how Absolute Infinity makes for a truly complete Theory of Everything. I tried to see whether these strings of ideas have ever been written down in the context presented here, but I couldn’t find anything. So I hope you enjoy it and can maybe get some new insights from this original piece of work. The following is the main part of the article I wrote. If you are interested in reading the whole thing, here is the link to the full article: https://endlessinquiry.substack.com/p/absolute-infinity-toe Criteria for a True Theory of Everything A valid Theory of Everything must meet the following criteria: 1. Total explanatory scope: It must account for all phenomena across time. 2. Eternal completeness: It must never require revision. 3. Logical self-consistency: It must contain no contradictions within itself. 4. Self-explanatory structure: It must explain its own existence. 5. Self-reflectivity: It must account for its own formulation and interpretation. 6. Experiential accessibility: It must be confirmable in direct, first-person experience. 7. Empirically Aligned: Every new phenomenon, information or discovery needs to confirm the theory. 8. Meta-consistency: It must explain the possibility of its own rejection Presentation of the Theory Theory: Reality is Absolute Infinity. This means: 1. The Ground of Existence is formless and unlimited: It is not confined to any shape, law, or identity. Because it is formless and unlimited, it is infinite in all dimensions. 2. Infinite potential actualizes itself: To be truly infinite, Reality must express every possibility. 3. All phenomena are limited expressions: Everything that exists is a temporary, finite appearance of the Infinite. 4. Absolute Infinity is all encompassing: It inherently encompasses all that was, is, and can be. 5. Self-reflection is inherent: Every perspective, including yours, is Infinity reflecting on itself through consciousness. 6. All appearances are included: Logic, paradox, time, matter, thought, experience, and every other conceivable aspect of existence are limited expressions of Infinity's unfolding. In this view, the universe is not a closed system governed by fixed laws, but an open expression of infinite potential manifesting in finite forms. In order for Infinity to be truly infinite, it must include the possibility and actuality of expression. Unexpressed potential would imply internal limitation. Without actualizing its potential, Infinity would remain incomplete; thus, creation is a necessary feature of Absolute Infinity. Satisfying the TOE Criteria 1. Total explanatory scope Absolute Infinity entails all past, present, and future phenomena as expressions of infinite potential. Everything that arises is already accounted for as a manifestation within Infinity. The theory predicts the actualization of all potential future events. It does not predict sequences, but it entails the inevitability of all possible forms arising. 2. Eternal completeness The theory is eternally complete because it encompasses all possibilities, including the process of new discoveries. As such, it doesn’t require revision. 3. Logical self-consistency Contradictions arise only from limited perspectives. Since Absolute Infinity includes all perspectives, it accounts for contradiction without being inconsistent. Since all paradoxes are included within the Infinite, they are no longer paradoxes in relation to the whole. All forms of logic and illogic are themselves part of the whole. 4. Self-explanatory structure The theory explains its own presence as one of infinitely many conceptual forms arising within Absolute Infinity. 5. Self-reflectivity It accounts not only for its content but for the process of its own formulation, understanding, and critique. Its own formulation, understanding and critique is a self-reflection process that necessarily needs to appear inside infinite potential. 6. Experiential accessibility Many religious and mystical traditions report direct experience of Infinite Being. These first-person experiences are predicted and explained by the theory as forms of self-realization within Infinity. Moreover, the limited aspect of Absolute Infinity’s unfolding is continuously accessible through our ordinary conscious experience in every moment. 7. Empirically Aligned Every new observation, phenomenon, or paradox, no matter how unexpected, is not only explained by the theory but also serves as evidence for it, because it arises as a unique appearance within infinite potential. This shows that the theory is continuously validated by the unfolding of Reality itself. 8. Meta-consistency Even the appearance of refutation is included as a limited perspective within Infinity. The theory therefore explains the illusion of its own potential rejection. Feedback and Discussion is highly appreciated