THE POLYNON

A polynon is a conceptual geometric entity, a polytope of which vertices are non-events and its edges, holograms.

The Polynon is a conceptual leap into understanding consciousness and its interplay with reality. It posits consciousness as the fundamental basis of existence, predating and underpinning all physical phenomena. Through an analytic idealist lens, the Polynon proposes a holographic framework where the observer and reality unfold as interconnected projections. It aims to reveal the intricate architecture of cognition by disentangling the relationships between sensory experiences (phenomena), internal representations (phantasiai), and the ineffable underlying realities (noumena).

The term “polynon” combines the Greek roots “poly-” (meaning “many”) and the suffix “-non”:

  1. Poly-: from Greek polýs (πολύς), meaning “many” or “much,” it suggests plurality, multiplicity, or a collection of elements.
  2. -Non: rooted in the concept of non-events—occurrences outside conventional temporality, causality, and sensory interaction. The suffix also hints at noumena from Kantian philosophy, representing “things-in-themselves” that exist independently of human perception.

At the heart of the Polynon lies its geometric approach, which introduces cognitive metrics such as “cognitive gravity” and gradients to map the dimensions of thought and perception. This model explores how the wavefunction, in its quantum superposition, bridges the observer’s mental processes with the hidden structures of reality. By doing so, it provides a novel mechanism for understanding the dynamics of observation, measurement, and the emergent interplay between mind and matter.

" The polynon is abstract and elusive, residing beyond human imagination yet within its grasp. No heavier than a fleeting idea, but far too heavy to be understood. A palindrome for language and thought, mirroring itself in perpetual paradox. Beginning the same way it ends.

This framework is both a tool for mapping cognition and a philosophical investigation into the ontology of existence. It opens up possibilities for understanding how consciousness sculpts the contours of perceived reality and how the hidden potentials of noumena may influence the observer’s experience.