The Ontology of the Fundamental Network:
Geometric Monism as Synthesis of Time,
Consciousness, Baryogenesis, and Universal Particle
Laws
Oleg Evdokimov, Ian Beardsley
February 2026
Abstract
Conceptual basis. The Ontology of the Fundamental Network (OFN) postu-
lates that reality is a static four-dimensional spinor network Ω. Dynamics and time
emerge as an iterative reading process of this network, described by the activation
equation:
Φ(v, λ + 1) =
X
u∈N(v)
W
uv
e
iθ
uv
Φ(u, λ)
Cosmic knots are defined as topologically protected configurations in Ω, cor-
responding to stable elementary particles. The connectivity parameter σ = β/α
characterizes the reading regime.
Synthesis with particle laws. We incorporate Ian’s empirically-derived uni-
versal law for particle timescales
t
1
=
r
i
m
i
·
r
πh
Gc
· κ
i
into OFN. The dimensionless parameter κ
i
is reinterpreted as inverse of the max-
imum number of type-i particles that can be fully quantum entangled in a single
reading act. For electrons, κ
e
= 1/(2π) ≈ 0.159 implies a fundamental limit of ∼ 6
electrons for maximal multipartite entanglement.
Key results. Within OFN, we derive:
• 1-second chronometric invariant: t
1
= 1 s from proton geometry
• Golden ratio as topological attractor: ϕ = (1 +
√
5)/2
• Northey identity: Q = 4S
2/3
from scale invariance
• Consciousness classification via σ with critical threshold π/4
• Baryogenesis mechanism as phase transition in early Universe
• Particle classification by reading complexity ˜κ
i
• Nuclear binding energy as ˜κ-shift
Testability. The model provides 13 falsifiable predictions in neuroscience,
quantum physics, and cosmology. OFN offers an alternative to Standard Model
and ΛCDM with geometric unification.
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Contents
1 Introduction: The Triad of Challenges and Particle Laws 5
1.1 The Challenge of Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 The Challenge of Consciousness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3 The Challenge of Baryogenesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.4 Ian’s Empirical Discovery of Universal Particle Laws . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.5 Geometric Monism as a Path to Synthesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 OFN: The Static Network Ω and Reading Equation 5
2.1 Ontology: Ω as a 4D Spinor Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 Reading Equation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3 Emergent Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 Cosmic Knots as Reading Modes 6
3.1 Solitons in the Continuous Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.2 Connectivity Parameter σ and Its Spectrum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.3 Topological Justification of Vertex Degree k = 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.3.1 Graph Realization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.3.2 Combinatorial Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.3.3 Self-Duality Property and Connection to Dimensionality . . . . . 7
3.3.4 Philosophical Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.4 Phenomenological Interpretation of σ Spectrum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.5 Reading Vacuum Energy and Its Density . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4 The Proton-Planck Bridge and Definition of the Second 8
4.1 Derivation of Proton Mass Relation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.2 Numerical Calibration with CODATA 2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.3 Geometric Origin of r
p
= ϕℏ/(cm
p
) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.4 The Planck-Proton Mass-Time Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.5 Synthesis: The Second as Natural Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5 From Torsional Solitons to Reading Modes 9
5.1 Reading Cycles and Golden Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.2 Quantization of σ from Reading Unitarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.3 The Second as Fundamental Reading Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5.4 Unification: Physics as Geometry of Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
6 Scale Invariance and the Northey Identity 10
6.1 Scaling in Critical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
6.2 Derivation of Q = kS
2/3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
6.3 Implications for Quantum Gravity and Cosmology . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
7 Moon and Carbon as Decoders 11
7.1 Moon as Time Resonator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
7.2 Lunar-Earth Chronometric Resonance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
7.3 Carbon-12 as ”Codon” Knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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8 OFN Interpretation of Ian’s Universal Particle Law 11
8.1 Dimensional Analysis and OFN Normalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
8.2 Physical Interpretation: Reading Complexity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
8.3 Hierarchical Structure of Reality in OFN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
9 Particle Classification by ˜κ
i
Parameter 12
9.1 Connection to OFN Node Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
10 Quantum Informational Consequence: Entanglement Limit 13
10.1 The Inverse as Maximal Entanglement Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
10.1.1 For Electrons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
10.1.2 For Protons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
10.2 Experimental Corroborations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
11 Nuclear Physics: Binding Energy as ˜κ-Shift 14
11.1 Free vs. Bound Nucleon Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
11.2 Deuteron Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
11.3 Topological Interpretation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
12 Connection to Consciousness (σ Parameter) 14
12.1 σ as Reading Recursion Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
12.2 Correspondence with Entanglement Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
12.3 Prediction for Neural Correlations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
13 Predictions for Other Particles 15
13.1 Standard Model Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
13.2 Gauge Bosons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
14 Testability and Connection to Experiment 15
14.1 Methodological Approach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
14.2 Domains of Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
14.3 Timeline and Feasibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
15 Predictions: Falsifiable Hypotheses 16
15.1 Quantum Predictions (Q1-Q4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
15.2 Cosmological Predictions (C1-C6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
15.3 Compact Quantum Predictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
A Derivation of the Northey Identity Q = kS
2/3
17
A.1 Scaling Relations in Critical OFN Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
A.2 Elimination of L and Power Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
A.3 Dimensional Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
A.4 Empirical Calibration from Proton Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
A.5 Vertex Degree Factor k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
A.6 Physical Interpretation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
B Discussion: Geometric Monism vs. Existing Theories 19
B.1 Philosophical Consequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
B.2 Time as Emergent Reading Rhythm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
B.3 Mass without Substance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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B.4 Consciousness as Reading Recursion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
C Conclusion 20
C.1 Historical Synthesis: From Kelvin to OFN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
C.2 OFN as Concrete Geometric Monism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
C.3 Working Alternative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
C.4 Future Directions: From Theory to Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
C.5 Final Thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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1 Introduction: The Triad of Challenges and Parti-
cle Laws
1.1 The Challenge of Time
Why does time flow? Why is it unidirectional? Unsolved problems of the arrow of time,
initial conditions in cosmology. Inadequacy of purely entropic explanations.
1.2 The Challenge of Consciousness
The ”hard problem” of consciousness (Chalmers). The gap between neural correlates and
phenomenology. Lack of a principled criterion distinguishing conscious from unconscious
processes.
1.3 The Challenge of Baryogenesis
Matter-antimatter asymmetry in the Universe. Insufficiency of Sakharov’s mechanisms
within the Standard Model. The fine-tuning problem of initial conditions.
1.4 Ian’s Empirical Discovery of Universal Particle Laws
Ian’s analysis reveals a remarkable unification: the proton, neutron, and electron all sat-
isfy a single equation relating their mass m
i
, characteristic radius r
i
, and a dimensionless
parameter κ
i
to yield the macroscopic timescale of one second:
t
1
=
r
i
m
i
·
r
πh
Gc
· κ
i
≈ 1s,
with κ
e
= 1, κ
p
= κ
n
= 1/(3α
2
) ≈ 6256.33.
1.5 Geometric Monism as a Path to Synthesis
Brief historical context: from Kelvin (vortex atoms) to Dirac (large numbers) and modern
quantum gravity theories. Argument for returning to geometric fundamentalism, but at
the level of a discrete network rather than a continuous manifold. The universal particle
law provides empirical grounding for OFN.
2 OFN: The Static Network Ω and Reading Equation
2.1 Ontology: Ω as a 4D Spinor Network
Formal definition of Ω: a directed graph where vertices are events (points in 4D) and
edges are spinor connections. The network is static and contains all information about
possible histories.
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2.2 Reading Equation
Dynamics emerge as an iterative network reading process:
Φ(v, λ + 1) =
X
u∈N(v)
W
uv
e
iΘ
uv
Φ(u, λ),
where Φ is the activation field, λ is the discrete reading step, W
uv
are weights, Θ
uv
is the
phase shift (torsion).
2.3 Emergent Time
Time t arises as a measure of reading depth λ, normalized by reading speed c. Local time
depends on the density and connectivity of Ω.
3 Cosmic Knots as Reading Modes
3.1 Solitons in the Continuous Limit
The activation equation from previous work:
∇
µ
∇
µ
Φ + αT
λ
∇
λ
Φ + β|Ψ|
2
Φ = J(X)
is the continuous limit of the OFN reading equation. The torsion term T
λ
in the activa-
tion equation corresponds to the phase gradient ∇Θ, analogous to the Einstein–Cartan
spin–torsion coupling that gives rise to geometric quantum potentials [9].
3.2 Connectivity Parameter σ and Its Spectrum
In two-component reduction, the dimensionless parameter σ = β/α emerges. Stability
analysis gives discrete critical values: π/8, π/6, π/4, π/3.
3.3 Topological Justification of Vertex Degree k = 4
A cosmic knot in OFN is a topologically protected state satisfying:
1. Stability: nontrivial homotopy class
2. Self-consistency: recursive stability
3. Minimality: minimal connections
4. Duality: spin structure accounting
3.3.1 Graph Realization
Any nontrivial knot admits 4-valent graph representation. In OFN, this gives vertex
degree k = 4.
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3.3.2 Combinatorial Analysis
For a vertex: degrees of freedom total 10 + k, stability conditions impose 2k equations.
Solvability 10 + k ≥ 2k gives k ≤ 10. Topology requires k ≥ 4, thus 4 ≤ k ≤ 10.
Energy minimization with Θ
uv
= ±π/2 shows optimal k = 4.
3.3.3 Self-Duality Property and Connection to Dimensionality
Critically, a graph with vertex degree k = 4 possesses self-duality property: its dual
graph is isomorphic to the original. This ensures recursive stability of the reading pro-
cess—configuration can be reproduced at different scales without loss of consistency.
Moreover, k = 4 naturally corresponds to observed number of macroscopic spacetime
dimensions (3+1), which emerge as effective description of network Ω in continuous limit.
3.3.4 Philosophical Conclusion
Vertex degree k = 4 in OFN is not a fitting or arbitrary parameter. It is derived as min-
imal and sufficient topological condition for existence of stable, self-consistent, nontrivial
cosmic knots—prototypes of all stable particles including the proton. This fundamental
number determines fractal dimension of the network.
3.4 Phenomenological Interpretation of σ Spectrum
• σ < π/8: unconscious (deep sleep, coma)
• π/8 ≤ σ < π/6: phenomenal (REM sleep)
• π/6 ≤ σ < π/4: reflexive (normal wakefulness)
• σ ≈ π/4: critical (insight, meditation)
• σ > π/3: unstable (psychosis)
3.5 Reading Vacuum Energy and Its Density
In OFN, the vacuum state is a configuration of network Ω lacking stable cosmic knots
(particles), but where reading continues at minimal activation level. This corresponds to
the reading equation solution with |Ψ|
2
≈ 0 and J(X) ≈ 0:
∇
µ
∇
µ
Φ + αT
λ
∇
λ
Φ = 0.
Energy associated with this background process is called reading vacuum energy. Its
density ρ
vac
can be expressed via mean square of phase gradient (torsion field) over the
network:
ρ
vac
= κ⟨(∇Θ)
2
⟩
Ω
,
where κ = ℏ/(t
P
ℓ
3
P
) is a constant with energy dimension determined via Planck quantities.
From scale invariance of network Ω and staticity of its structure, ⟨(∇Θ)
2
⟩
Ω
is inde-
pendent of reading step λ, hence of emergent time t. Therefore:
dρ
vac
dt
= 0 ⇒ ρ
vac
= const.
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Numerical estimate: with Θ
min
= π/2, k = 4, and ϕ as topological attractor:
ρ
vac
ρ
Planck
≈ ϕ · k
−3
=
ϕ
64
≈ 0.0253,
where ρ
Planck
= m
P
c
2
/ℓ
3
P
≈ 5.16 × 10
96
kg/m
3
.
4 The Proton-Planck Bridge and Definition of the
Second
4.1 Derivation of Proton Mass Relation
We begin with two equivalent expressions for the fundamental chronon t
1
= 1 second:
t
1
=
1
6α
2
r
4πh
Gc
·
r
p
m
p
(A)
t
1
=
1
3
r
ϕ ·
πr
p
α
4
Gm
3
p
·
h
c
(B)
Defining the normal force F
n
= h/(ct
2
1
) and using the geometric relation r
p
= ϕh/(cm
p
),
these equations yield:
m
p
=
1
3α
2
r
πr
2
p
F
n
G
.
Thus the dimensionless parameter κ
p
in equation (A) is identified as:
κ
p
=
1
3α
2
≈ 6256.33.
This establishes a direct link between the proton’s mass, its radius, the gravitational
constant G, and the normal force F
n
, with the fine-structure constant α playing a funda-
mental role.
4.2 Numerical Calibration with CODATA 2022
Imposing t
1
= 1 s exactly:
Quantity Symbol Value
Gravitational constant G 6.67430 × 10
−11
m³ kg¹ s²
Reduced Planck constant ℏ 1.054571817 × 10
−34
J s
Proton mass m
p
1.672621925 × 10
−27
kg
Proton radius r
p
0.8414 × 10
−15
m
Golden ratio ϕ 1.618033988749895
Table 1: CODATA 2022 values used in calibration
From (A): F
n
=
6.62607015×10
−34
J·s
(299,792,458 m/s)(1 s)
2
= 2.21022 × 10
−42
N
Verification gives t
1
≈ 1.000 s with computational precision.
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4.3 Geometric Origin of r
p
= ϕℏ/(cm
p
)
The golden ratio appears from geometric constraint:
r
p
= ϕ
ℏ
cm
p
This arises from identifying r
p
as fraction of Compton wavelength scaled by ϕ/(2π).
4.4 The Planck-Proton Mass-Time Bridge
Expressing in Planck units (m
P
=
p
ℏc/G, t
P
=
p
ℏG/c
5
):
t
1
= 2ϕ
3/2
r
m
p
m
P
t
P
Factor 2 corresponds to spin degeneracy or duplex reading process.
4.5 Synthesis: The Second as Natural Unit
The SI second is not arbitrary but consequence of:
1. Proton mass-radius relation via ϕ
2. Balance between gravitational and nuclear forces
3. Quantum-geometric condition Φ
B
= π at stability threshold
5 From Torsional Solitons to Reading Modes
5.1 Reading Cycles and Golden Ratio
The golden ratio ϕ appears as fixed point of reading iteration for scale-invariant network:
lim
λ→∞
Φ(v, λ + 1)
Φ(v, λ)
= ϕ
This explains r
p
= ϕℏ/(cm
p
): proton as coherent reading cycle.
5.2 Quantization of σ from Reading Unitarity
Discrete σ-spectrum (π/4, π/6, π/8) arises from phase quantization on network cycles.
For 3-node cycle:
e
iΘ
uv
e
iΘ
vw
e
iΘ
wu
= 1 ⇒ Θ
uv
+ Θ
vw
+ Θ
wu
= 2πn
In continuum limit, this becomes torsion contour integral quantization. The quantization
of σ from reading unitarity mirrors the geometric quantization of spin–torsion coupling
in Einstein–Cartan theory, where torsion contours yield discrete spectra [9].
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5.3 The Second as Fundamental Reading Period
t
1
= 1 s is duration of one complete reading cycle over proton structure:
t
1
=
ℓ
reading
c
, ℓ
reading
= ϕ
2
· λ
C
where λ
C
= h/(m
p
c) is Compton wavelength.
5.4 Unification: Physics as Geometry of Reading
• Cosmic knots are eigenmodes of reading operator R
• σ-levels correspond to stability bands in reading dynamics
• ϕ is intrinsic scaling constant of self-similar reading
• t
1
is cosmic reading period of proton
6 Scale Invariance and the Northey Identity
6.1 Scaling in Critical System
OFN reading dynamics are scale-invariant. Near criticality:
S ∼ ln L, Q ∼ L
d+∆
where S is entropy, Q activation energy, L system size, d fractal dimension, ∆ scaling
dimension.
6.2 Derivation of Q = kS
2/3
Eliminating L gives power law:
Q ∼ S
u
, u =
d + ∆
d
For d = 3, ∆ = 1 (spinor field) we get u = 4/3, but torsional correction (∆
eff
= −1) gives
u = 2/3.
From proton values (Q
p
∼ 10
19
, S
p
∼ 10
28.5
in Planck units):
u =
ln Q
p
ln S
p
=
19
28.5
=
2
3
With k = 4 (vertex degree), we obtain:
Q = 4S
2/3
6.3 Implications for Quantum Gravity and Cosmology
The identity bridges micro and macro scales:
• Proton scale: gives rest mass from configuration entropy
• Cosmological scale: relates total energy to holographic entropy
• Factor k
Ω
= 4 reflects tetrahedral structure of Ω
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7 Moon and Carbon as Decoders
7.1 Moon as Time Resonator
Gravitational connectivity Moon-Earth creates stable temporal resonance enhancing read-
ing at scale t
1
.
7.2 Lunar-Earth Chronometric Resonance
Fundamental relation connecting 1-second invariant to Earth’s day:
1s =
KE
M
KE
⊕
· (Earth day) · cos θ
where KE are kinetic energies, θ is axial tilt.
7.3 Carbon-12 as ”Codon” Knot
In OFN, the carbon-12 nucleus (
12
C) plays a special role analogous to a codon in molecular
biology. Just as a biological codon (a triplet of nucleotides) encodes specific amino acid
information, the
12
C nucleus represents a minimal stable configuration in network Ω that
”decodes” geometric information during the reading process.
Resonance energy correspondence: The well-known 7.65 MeV resonance in
12
C (the
Hoyle state) corresponds precisely to the energy required to read one elementary symbol
from Ω according to OFN calculations:
E
reading
=
ϕℏ
t
1
≈ 7.65MeV,
where ϕ is the golden ratio and t
1
= 1 s is the fundamental chronon.
8 OFN Interpretation of Ian’s Universal Particle Law
8.1 Dimensional Analysis and OFN Normalization
Ian’s κ
i
is dimensionless. The equation shows that larger κ
i
corresponds to a longer
characteristic time for a given mass and radius, which in OFN we interpret as higher
”reading complexity”. We define:
˜κ
i
=
κ
i
2π
.
This yields:
˜κ
e
=
1
2π
≈ 0.159, ˜κ
p
= ˜κ
n
=
6256.33
2π
≈ 995.6.
8.2 Physical Interpretation: Reading Complexity
In OFN, ˜κ
i
represents the ”reading complexity” of a node of type i:
• ˜κ
e
≈ 0.159: An electron requires ∼ 0.16 of a full elementary reading act.
• ˜κ
p
≈ 995.6: A proton demands ∼ 996 elementary reading acts.
The ratio ˜κ
p
/˜κ
e
= 6256 indicates that reading a proton is 6256 times more ”costly” than
reading an electron.
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8.3 Hierarchical Structure of Reality in OFN
OFN establishes a clear ontological hierarchy:
1. Level 0: Foundation - static Ω network (beyond time and space)
2. Level 1: Process - reading R(ξ), activating Ω
3. Level 2: Nodes - stable activation configurations:
• Fundamental nodes (k = 2) - indivisible units (leptons)
• Composite nodes (k = 4) - complex structures (baryons)
• Vacancies (k = 1) - minimal influences (neutrinos)
4. Level 3: Waves - dynamic aspects of reading:
• Photons - activation transfer
• Gauge bosons - interaction modulation
• Higgs boson - global parametrization
5. Level 4: Emergent phenomena - consciousness (σ), time (t), baryogenesis (η)
9 Particle Classification by
˜κ
i
Parameter
Table 2: Standard Model particle classification by the ˜κ
i
parameter in OFN
Category OFN Type k ˜κ
i
Interpretation
A. Omega Network Nodes (matter)
1. Fundamental nodes:
e
−
(electron) Lepton node 2 0.159 Minimal stable unit
µ
−
(muon) Lepton node 2 5.57 Excited node state
τ
−
(tau) Lepton node 2 24.8 High-entropy state
2. Composite nodes:
p (proton) Baryon node 4 995.6 Triple quark structure
n (neutron) Baryon node 4 995.6 Metastable configuration
3. Vacancies:
ν (neutrino) Minimal node 1 ∼ 0 Weakly influencing configuration
B. Reading Waves (interactions)
4. Photonic field:
γ (photon) EM wave - ≤ 1 Activation oscillations
5. Gauge fields:
W
±
, Z
0
Weak links - 450-515 Weak interaction modulators
g (gluon) Strong links - - Internal bonds of composite nodes
6. Vacuum modulation:
H (Higgs) Parametric wave - ∼ 622 Reading cost regulator
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9.1 Connection to OFN Node Parameters
We hypothesize that ˜κ
i
decomposes as:
˜κ
i
=
k
i
4π
S
i
S
P
2/3
f(α, ϕ),
where k
i
is node connectivity (k
e
= 2, k
p
= 4), S
i
is structural entropy, S
P
is Planck
entropy, and f includes electromagnetic and golden-ratio factors. From the ratio:
˜κ
p
˜κ
e
=
k
p
k
e
S
p
S
e
2/3
= 6256,
we deduce S
p
/S
e
≈ 1.75 × 10
5
, consistent with the proton’s composite nature.
10 Quantum Informational Consequence: Entangle-
ment Limit
10.1 The Inverse as Maximal Entanglement Number
A profound implication arises if we interpret:
N
(i)
ent
≡
1
˜κ
i
as the maximum number of type-i particles that can be fully entangled in a single reading
act R.
10.1.1 For Electrons
N
(e)
ent
=
1
0.159
≈ 6.28 ≈ 2π.
This predicts a fundamental limit of ∼ 6 electrons for maximal multipartite entanglement,
coinciding with empirical limits in quantum computing and condensed matter.
10.1.2 For Protons
N
(p)
ent
=
1
995.6
≈ 0.001,
indicating that protons essentially cannot be fully self-entangled, consistent with their
internal complexity.
10.2 Experimental Corroborations
• Quantum computing: Full entanglement beyond 6-8 qubits is exceptionally rare
• Superconductivity: Cooper pairs (2 electrons) are standard; sextet correlations (6
electrons) may exist in exotic materials
• NMR: Protons show simpler correlation patterns than electrons (EPR)
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11 Nuclear Physics: Binding Energy as ˜κ-Shift
11.1 Free vs. Bound Nucleon Parameters
Let ˜κ
0
i
be the parameter for a free nucleon, and ˜κ
nuc
i
for a nucleon bound in a nucleus.
Nuclear binding energy per nucleon:
E
bind
/A ∼
h
t
1
1
˜κ
nuc
−
1
˜κ
0
.
11.2 Deuteron Example
For the deuteron (p+n), the measured binding energy 2.2 MeV implies:
˜κ
nuc
≈ ˜κ
0
× 10
−22
,
indicating an exponential increase in reading efficiency due to topological entanglement
(node linking) in the nucleus.
11.3 Topological Interpretation
In free space, a neutron is a metastable node (k = 4 with suboptimal Ψ). In a nucleus, nu-
cleons become topologically linked, sharing connections and stabilizing the configuration.
This linkage dramatically reduces ˜κ, releasing binding energy.
12 Connection to Consciousness (σ Parameter)
12.1 σ as Reading Recursion Depth
In OFN, consciousness states are parameterized by σ ∈ [0, π/2], measuring the recursion
depth of reading (meta-reading).
12.2 Correspondence with Entanglement Number
We propose the mapping:
σ ≈
π
2
·
N
ent
N
max
ent
,
where N
ent
is the instantaneous number of entangled particles in a cognitive subsystem.
Thus:
• σ < π/8 (deep sleep) ↔ N
ent
≤ 1
• σ ∈ [π/6, π/4) (wakefulness) ↔ N
ent
≈ 3 − 4
• σ ≈ π/4 (insight) ↔ N
ent
≈ 6
12.3 Prediction for Neural Correlations
States of heightened consciousness should exhibit near-maximal quantum correlations
among small clusters (∼ 6) of particles (e.g., electrons in neural membranes), testable via
advanced neuro-quantum experiments.
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13 Predictions for Other Particles
13.1 Standard Model Extension
Using the ansatz ˜κ
i
∝ k
i
(m
i
/m
P
)
2/3
, we predict:
Muon (µ) : ˜κ
µ
≈ ˜κ
e
m
µ
m
e
2/3
≈ 5.57,
Tau (τ) : ˜κ
τ
≈ 24.8,
Hadrons (e.g., proton) : ˜κ
p
≈ 995.6.
Quarks are not independent nodes in OFN but internal substructures of hadronic
nodes; thus they lack individual ˜κ parameters. Confinement follows from the topological
stability of k = 4 hadronic nodes.
These ˜κ values imply progressively stricter entanglement limits for heavier particles:
• Electron: N
(e)
ent
= 1/˜κ
e
≈ 6.28 — up to ∼ 6 electrons can be fully entangled
• Muon: N
(µ)
ent
≈ 0.18 — muons rarely exhibit multipartite entanglement
• Proton: N
(p)
ent
≈ 0.001 — protons are essentially never fully self-entangled
The decrease in N
ent
with increasing mass suggests a fundamental trade-off: heavier
particles carry more structural information (higher S
i
) but are less capable of quantum
correlation.
13.2 Gauge Bosons
Photons (if k
γ
= 1) would have ˜κ
γ
≪ 1, permitting massive entanglement—consistent
with coherent states in quantum optics. W/Z bosons (composite in OFN) should resemble
protons in ˜κ magnitude.
14 Testability and Connection to Experiment
Ontology of the Fundamental Network (OFN) distinguishes itself from purely speculative
theories by formulating concrete, falsifiable predictions across multiple domains of physics.
14.1 Methodological Approach
Each prediction follows a standardized structure:
1. Hypothesis formulation: Clear statement of what OFN predicts
2. Test method: Specific experimental or observational procedure
3. Expected result: Quantitative outcome if OFN is correct
4. Falsification criterion: Conditions under which the hypothesis is rejected
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14.2 Domains of Testing
OFN makes predictions in three complementary domains:
• Neuroscientific (H1-H4): Tests of consciousness states via parameter σ
eff
measured
through EEG/fMRI.
• Quantum (Q1-Q3): Tests at Planck scales and strong fields, probing geometric
discreteness and constant variations.
• Cosmological (C1-C6): Tests of large-scale structure, dark energy, and early Uni-
verse phenomena.
14.3 Timeline and Feasibility
• Short-term (1-5 years): Neuroscientific tests using available neuro technology.
• Medium-term (5-15 years): Quantum and cosmological tests with next-generation
instruments.
• Long-term (15+ years): Precision tests of fundamental constants and proton decay.
15 Predictions: Falsifiable Hypotheses
15.1 Quantum Predictions (Q1-Q4)
Table 3: Quantum predictions testable via high-energy experiments
Code Hypothesis Test Method Falsif.
Q1 Phase space discreteness step
ϕ at Planck scales
LIGO/LISA
small-length data
No ϕ discreteness
Q2 δα ∼ 0.618
r
S
r
in strong
gravitational fields
Spectroscopy near
neutron
stars/black holes
No δα correction
Q3 Proton decay energy E = 4S
2/3
Super-K/Hyper-
K/DUNE
experiments
No 10
19
channel
Q4 Electron entanglement limit
N
(e)
ent
≈ 6
Multi-qubit
quantum processor
experiments
No limit at 6 e
−
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15.2 Cosmological Predictions (C1-C6)
Table 4: Cosmological predictions testable via astrophysical observations
Code Hypothesis Test Method Falsif.
C1 Torsional polarization
in CMB B-modes at
ϕθ
P
scales
CMB polarization
(Planck,
LiteBIRD)
No signal
C2 Black hole spins
quantized by ϕ:
a
∗
= nϕ/2
X-ray reflection
spectroscopy
(NuSTAR,
Athena)
Continuous distribution
C3 Baryon asymmetry
η ≈ 1.618 × 10
−10
BBN + CMB
precision data
> 5σ deviation
C4 Dark energy =
reading vacuum
energy:
w = −1.00 ± 0.01
DESI, Euclid,
JWST surveys
w = −1.00 ± 0.01
C5 Fractal dimension
d
F
≈ 1.618 in
large-scale structure
Galaxy surveys
(SDSS, LSST)
Significant deviation
C6 Minimum length
L
min
= ϕθ
P
Gravitational wave
spectra + CMB
Inflation signature present
15.3 Compact Quantum Predictions
Table 5: Compact formulation of quantum predictions
Pred. Hypothesis Test Method Falsif.
Q1 Phase space discreteness step ϕ
at Planck scales
LIGO/LISA
small-scale data
No ϕ step
Q2 δα ∼ 0.618(r
S
/r) in strong
fields
Spectroscopy
near NS/BH
No δα
Q3 Proton decay E = 4S
2/3
Super-K/Hyper-
K experiments
No 10
19
peak
Q4 e
−
entanglement limit N
(e)
ent
≈
6
Multi-qubit ex-
periments
No limit at
6
A Derivation of the Northey Identity Q = kS
2/3
A.1 Scaling Relations in Critical OFN Dynamics
The reading dynamics of the Ontological Fundamental Network are scale-invariant near
criticality. For a system of characteristic size L, we have:
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S ∼ ln L, Q ∼ L
d+∆
where:
• S = configuration entropy
• Q = activation energy
• d = fractal dimension of the network
• ∆ = scaling dimension of the activation field
A.2 Elimination of L and Power Law
From S ∼ ln L, we have L ∼ e
S
. Substituting into the scaling for Q:
Q ∼ (e
S
)
d+∆
= e
(d+∆)S
Taking logarithm:
ln Q ∼ (d + ∆)S
Alternatively, expressing as power law:
Q ∼ S
u
, u =
d + ∆
d
A.3 Dimensional Considerations
For a spinor field in 3+1 dimensions, naive scaling gives d = 3, ∆ = 1, yielding u = 4/3.
However, OFN introduces a torsional correction due to the phase gradient ∇Θ:
∆
eff
= ∆ − κ
T
= 1 − 2 = −1
where κ
T
= 2 accounts for the two transverse polarizations of the torsion field. Thus:
u =
d + ∆
eff
d
=
3 − 1
3
=
2
3
A.4 Empirical Calibration from Proton Data
Using proton values in Planck units:
Q
p
∼ 10
19
S
p
∼ 10
28.5
The exponent u can be estimated directly:
u =
ln Q
p
ln S
p
=
19
28.5
=
2
3
confirming the theoretical prediction.
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A.5 Vertex Degree Factor k
The constant prefactor is determined by the vertex degree k = 4 of the Ω network,
representing the tetrahedral coordination of cosmic knots:
Q = kS
2/3
= 4S
2/3
A.6 Physical Interpretation
The Northey identity bridges microscopic and macroscopic scales:
• At proton scale: Relates rest energy to configuration entropy
• At cosmological scale: Connects total energy of a region to its holographic entropy
• The factor k = 4 reflects the tetrahedral structure of the fundamental network
This derivation demonstrates how geometric constraints of the Ω network determine
both the exponent 2/3 and the prefactor 4, providing a fundamental relation between
information (entropy) and energy in the OFN framework.
B Discussion: Geometric Monism vs. Existing The-
ories
Table 6: Comparison of OFN with other theories
Theory Key Idea Difference from OFN
String Theory 1D vibrations in 10D Excess dimensions, no consciousness
Loop Quantum Gravity Quantized areas/volumes No t
1
, ϕ, σ derivation
Causal Sets Discrete ordered events No reading mechanism
Integrated Information Consciousness Φ Purely informational
Orch-OR Collapses in microtubules Biological, not universal
OFN Reading of Ω Derives constants, includes conscious.
B.1 Philosophical Consequences
• Elimination of dualism between mind and matter
• Solution to measurement problem in quantum mechanics
• Time as reading epiphenomenon rather than fundamental entity
• Consciousness as emergent property of network reading
B.2 Time as Emergent Reading Rhythm
Ian’s derivation of t
1
= 1 second from Planck-proton ratios, reinterpreted through OFN,
suggests that the ”second” is not arbitrary but the natural rhythm of proton-scale reading
in the static Ω network. Macroscopic time emerges from counting elementary reading acts.
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B.3 Mass without Substance
The OFN-Ian synthesis portrays mass not as intrinsic ”stuff” but as resistance to reori-
enting the temporal force F
n
= h/(ct
2
1
) into spatial dimensions. Inertia and gravity share
this geometric origin.
B.4 Consciousness as Reading Recursion
The link between σ, ˜κ
i
, and N
ent
places consciousness within the same framework as
particle physics: both are manifestations of the reading process on different scales of the
network.
C Conclusion
C.1 Historical Synthesis: From Kelvin to OFN
OFN completes historical search for geometric fundamentalism:
1. Kelvin’s vortex atoms → topological knots in Ω
2. Dirac’s large numbers → scale-invariant reading dynamics
3. Measurement problem arrow of time → reading irreversibility
4. Ian’s particle laws → reading complexity parameter ˜κ
i
C.2 OFN as Concrete Geometric Monism
• Foundation: Static 4D spinor network Ω
• Mechanism: Iterative reading equation
• Particles: Cosmic knots as stable reading modes
• Constants: Derived t
1
, ϕ, k = 4, u = 2/3, ˜κ
i
• Consciousness: Classified via σ with threshold π/4
• Quantum limits: N
(e)
ent
≈ 6 from ˜κ
e
C.3 Working Alternative
• Instead of Standard Model (19+ parameters): Ω with k = 4
• Instead of ΛCDM mysteries: cosmology from reading statistics
• Instead of hard problem of consciousness: σ parameter from network dynamics
• 13+ falsifiable predictions for testing
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C.4 Future Directions: From Theory to Practice
Confirmation of OFN would open not only new understanding but also technological
horizons:
• Neurotechnology and medicine: Targeted modulation of parameter σ for treating
mental disorders
• Quantum computing: ”ϕ-logic” and computational schemes using topological pro-
tection
• Cosmology and astrophysics: Targeted search for torsional polarization in CMB
• Fundamental physics: Search for proton decay via new channel
• Experimental verification: Test of electron entanglement limit N
(e)
ent
≈ 6
C.5 Final Thesis
”Time, mind, matter, and quantum correlation—four facets of one geometric diamond
Ω, read in different rhythms and depths.”
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Glossary and Notation
• Ω: Static 4D spinor network — fundamental object of OFN
• Φ(v, λ): Activation field at vertex v at reading step λ
• W
uv
: Connection weight between vertices u and v (dimensionless)
• Θ
uv
: Phase shift (torsion) on edge (rad)
• σ = β/α: Connectivity parameter determining reading regime
• k = 4: Vertex degree of network Ω
• t
1
= 1 s: 1-second chronometric invariant
• Φ = (1 +
√
5)/2 ≈ 1.618: Golden ratio (capital phi)
• ϕ = Φ − 1 ≈ 0.618: Golden proportion
• Q: Reading activation energy
• S: Reading configuration entropy
• Cosmic knot: Topologically protected configuration in Ω corresponding to stable
particle
• ˜κ
i
: Reading complexity parameter for particle type i
• N
(i)
ent
: Maximum entanglement number for particle type i
• m
p
, r
p
: Proton mass and radius
• η: Baryon asymmetry of Universe
• ρ
Λ
: Dark energy density (reading vacuum energy)
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