This is the philosophy derived by our current scientific knowledge as I have recently come to understand it. I'm just hoping to start some discussion on the topic.
The evolution of complex systems seems to be an ubiquitous result of the laws of physics, rather, the flame of existence itself. The basic values that guide it are the same ideals passed down to humans: beauty, elegance, ability, strength, complexity, and finally, intelligence. These we consider “good”, not by choice but because they are ingrained in our deepest convictions. Despite the general trend of increasing entropy in the universe, more diverse and complex systems have always evolved on ever shorter timescales. These simply become increasingly rare in space as complexity builds, maintaining the average trend. I see this evolution beginning with stars, the factories of numerous atoms, then molecules through the interaction of these, and organic matter through new interactions in a 3D realm, and so on. The rate of evolution depends on the scope of possible interactions between the objects, which is derived from their established complexity. As possibility piles on actuality, and intelligence piles on ability, more becomes possible at any time, and things move faster through time.
One limiting (though beneficially diversifying) characteristic of the evolution of a particular class of objects is that although it speeds up exponentially, it eventually exhausts all possibilities, matures, and dies off. From an idle, albeit more complex, foundation, a new paradigm arises and slowly overcomes the previous order, then quickly leaves it far behind. As each paradigm shift occurs, the new systems are built off a new foundation, in greater numbers and variety, allowing for more complex interactions between them. In a word, the will behind each successive shift in cosmic evolution always becomes more focused, faster and less prone to failure. What separates each paradigm is that the will behind one cannot directly give rise to another. A new paradigm must be created by the evolved structures themselves, by their own powers, acquired through the old paradigm. Starts cannot create molecules, only the atoms they create can do so. Likewise, natural selection cannot give rise to a new paradigm, it can only perfect biological life. This method of succession is fundamental to evolution, and is the reason we must create technology by our hands, and our minds.
The point of all this is that, evidently, human intelligence and consciousness is no different in nature and cosmic purpose than DNA or the burning nucleus of a star, it is simply the most profound known manifestation of the evolutionary ideals, a step between simple life and complex technology. As a separate paradigm, he human will creates and improves things in a fundamentally different way than natural selection. The latter is brutally effective, it relies on random shifts, towards good or bad, then kills off the bad. The human will however, considers a random set of possibilities, then selects the good and attempts to realize them. It seems that the technology we create will share a similar relation to its source; it will have the power and freedom of will to consider all possibilities and consequences for a given situation, as opposed to a random sampling of them. The human will is the most completely evolved structure natural selection can create, as it broke down once we realized its nature. It is also the only entity capable of advancing a new paradigm, which it will do, not by desire, but by the very nature of its complex interactions with the environment and itself (advancing technology and ideas). It is however, in the same class as every other product of natural selection, and will certainly join them in the backseat as a new mechanism of evolution gains momentum.
There is more, first, many explained examples I have omitted to make the read shorter, you can probably come up with some, but the control of exponential evolution on things is surprising. It applies to DNA information, both the proliferation and complexity of life, computer speed, machine size, language complexity, economies, and even more abstract things like the technological ages of man. I believe it also applies to ideas themselves.
Also, I tried to use this definition of a human will to define its characteristics and philosophy, but it's still broken. It's a harder subject.
The evolution of complex systems seems to be an ubiquitous result of the laws of physics, rather, the flame of existence itself. The basic values that guide it are the same ideals passed down to humans: beauty, elegance, ability, strength, complexity, and finally, intelligence. These we consider “good”, not by choice but because they are ingrained in our deepest convictions. Despite the general trend of increasing entropy in the universe, more diverse and complex systems have always evolved on ever shorter timescales. These simply become increasingly rare in space as complexity builds, maintaining the average trend. I see this evolution beginning with stars, the factories of numerous atoms, then molecules through the interaction of these, and organic matter through new interactions in a 3D realm, and so on. The rate of evolution depends on the scope of possible interactions between the objects, which is derived from their established complexity. As possibility piles on actuality, and intelligence piles on ability, more becomes possible at any time, and things move faster through time.
One limiting (though beneficially diversifying) characteristic of the evolution of a particular class of objects is that although it speeds up exponentially, it eventually exhausts all possibilities, matures, and dies off. From an idle, albeit more complex, foundation, a new paradigm arises and slowly overcomes the previous order, then quickly leaves it far behind. As each paradigm shift occurs, the new systems are built off a new foundation, in greater numbers and variety, allowing for more complex interactions between them. In a word, the will behind each successive shift in cosmic evolution always becomes more focused, faster and less prone to failure. What separates each paradigm is that the will behind one cannot directly give rise to another. A new paradigm must be created by the evolved structures themselves, by their own powers, acquired through the old paradigm. Starts cannot create molecules, only the atoms they create can do so. Likewise, natural selection cannot give rise to a new paradigm, it can only perfect biological life. This method of succession is fundamental to evolution, and is the reason we must create technology by our hands, and our minds.
The point of all this is that, evidently, human intelligence and consciousness is no different in nature and cosmic purpose than DNA or the burning nucleus of a star, it is simply the most profound known manifestation of the evolutionary ideals, a step between simple life and complex technology. As a separate paradigm, he human will creates and improves things in a fundamentally different way than natural selection. The latter is brutally effective, it relies on random shifts, towards good or bad, then kills off the bad. The human will however, considers a random set of possibilities, then selects the good and attempts to realize them. It seems that the technology we create will share a similar relation to its source; it will have the power and freedom of will to consider all possibilities and consequences for a given situation, as opposed to a random sampling of them. The human will is the most completely evolved structure natural selection can create, as it broke down once we realized its nature. It is also the only entity capable of advancing a new paradigm, which it will do, not by desire, but by the very nature of its complex interactions with the environment and itself (advancing technology and ideas). It is however, in the same class as every other product of natural selection, and will certainly join them in the backseat as a new mechanism of evolution gains momentum.
There is more, first, many explained examples I have omitted to make the read shorter, you can probably come up with some, but the control of exponential evolution on things is surprising. It applies to DNA information, both the proliferation and complexity of life, computer speed, machine size, language complexity, economies, and even more abstract things like the technological ages of man. I believe it also applies to ideas themselves.
Also, I tried to use this definition of a human will to define its characteristics and philosophy, but it's still broken. It's a harder subject.
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