Energy is truly unlimited. But, energy by itself is quite useless. Consciousness requires information, not energy. Information generation and processing require power, not energy. To transform energy into power, we need matter.
There is an intricate relationship between energy, information, and matter. It’s a kind of interdependent and unbreakable trinity for any experience or any state. This holds true for non-living structures as well as for all beings and systems we consider alive.
For consciousness to experience itself, it needs at least one inner micro-system within a larger macro-system. Both systems embody the trinity of information-energy-matter, defining their properties and relationships.
Energy is unlimited. But power is not. Power depends on the mechanics and dynamics of the relationships between systems. Matter and information define how much power can be drawn from the source of unlimited energy.
We can visualize this as a vast network of water pipes everywhere. The water represents energy. It is unlimited. But to harness it, we need a distribution network that directs the water—where to go, how fast, and how much. This distribution network requires matter and information. We need to build infrastructure and design the flow of energy within the system.
The structure that transfers energy into power must be resistant, stable, and safe. If we push more water into the pipes than they are designed for, the excess pressure (or surplus energy that cannot be processed) might destroy the entire system.
If the system lacks a suitable container (matter) and sufficient informational processing capacity, the overflow of energy might burn out the infrastructure entirely.
Energy needs a container. If the container is too small or inefficient for the energy it’s trying to process, the transformation of energy becomes dangerous and incoherent.
We want power, not just energy.
Power depends on infrastructure made of matter and an information field. The simplest example of matter is our physical bodies. The field of information refers to relationships between different clusters of matter and the flow of data, shared capacities, and knowledge processing between them in the macro-system.
Power is about dynamics. For any dynamic to work, there must be infrastructure. This infrastructure pertains to the mechanics and physical properties of the system—the container that holds or moves the energy.
Mechanics and dynamics of any system are intimately interdependent.
There are many aspects to consider when designing a new system to ensure it processes information, matter, and energy coherently to produce the desired results.
Systems can be very simple or very complex.
The advantage of simple systems is that they’re usually cheap, fast, and easy to create, repair, and maintain. However, the disadvantage lies in their limited potential. A simple system may lead to boredom due to its lack of creativity and performance.
A complex system, on the other hand, can do many things. It is far more powerful and impactful, interconnected, and usually more interdependent with the macro-system. There are many advantages to having complex systems. Our reality is made up of a play between simple and complex systems.
Our bodies, for example, are among the most sophisticated and complex sub-systems known in nature. We still don’t fully understand how they work. Yet, the principles, processes, and energy required to create a new body are astonishingly simple and straightforward.
It’s an interplay between simplicity and complexity.
Nature embodies both. It’s very simple and yet extremely complex. The coherence between how complexity is generated and how it’s interconnected in a simple, wise way defines the performance and efficiency of the entire system.
What is the secret strategy nature uses to manage high complexity so efficiently? How does nature simplify complexity?
Nature deeply understands and masters the concept of polarity. We often see polarity as two opposites—Yin and Yang or Dark and Light, for example. But for nature, polarity is far more multidimensional. It’s about deep interconnection, network dynamics, and cyclical processes.
Polarity can take many forms and is usually embedded in larger macro structures and sophisticated architectures.
Polarity can be unipolar, bipolar, or multipolar. Nature’s real secret lies in the coherent distribution of matter-information-energy in a highly multipolar manner. It’s about a wise multipolar network, where power is distributed efficiently throughout the macro-system and all its sub-systems.
Nature is a master of multipolarity.
Our neuronal network functions in much the same way. However, our ego or personality is usually unipolar. We have one center of gravity, or "pole," to self-reference. We are a unity of some sort. When we are not unipolar in our heads, it’s often considered a mental health condition.
So, nature, your body, your mind, and even your heart are all highly multipolar. But if your ego or sense of self is not unipolar, you might experience distortions in your mental and emotional systems.
Some things are unipolar and must remain so. However, all unipolar subjects are part of a larger network of possible configurations. Ultimately, we are all engaged in and part of bipolar and multipolar dynamics within our shared reality.
This is why it’s essential to understand the differences between these polarities and how to adapt our observational capacities and mental processes accordingly.
The key is knowing how to process both unipolarity and multipolarity simultaneously.
For example, we can see, hear, and accept multiple perspectives without necessarily agreeing with or adopting them in our personal reality. Even if we agree with multiple perspectives, it doesn’t mean we can’t maintain a unipolar, coherent sense of self or inner unity.
We can have a unipolar personality with a highly multipolar mind.
Our thought processes must constantly fragment and reconstruct. This is the purpose of a flexible, adaptable, and creative mind. However, we must ensure that when deconstructing deep belief systems, we don’t fragment our personality too much.
Ideally, we should never lose our sense of self, individuality, or inner unity in our explorations of a multipolar reality.
We are one. And one is many. Both are important.
Our mind must learn to master the paradox of the One & Many. The mind is systemic and wild, but the "system" it builds must be wise and smart. You are the architect of your inner system. You decide what is unipolar or multipolar for you, and how to efficiently play with these dynamics to co-create the shared reality you want to experience.
Now, let’s dive deeper into the different types of polarity in systems and how we can draw inspiration from them.
In systems, "polarity" refers to how power and influence are distributed. The way power is spread shapes a system’s behavior, performance, and capacity for growth or change. Let’s break down the three main types of polarity: unipolar, bipolar, and multipolar systems. Each type of polarity influences performance, innovation, and adaptability differently.
Unipolar Dynamics
Unipolarity is a distribution of power where one entity holds most of the control and influence. In a unipolar system, everything revolves around a single central force, directing all decisions and changes. Think of a centralized government or a company where all decisions flow from one leader. While this can create stability, it often limits creativity and performance. Over time, a unipolar system may stagnate or become vulnerable if the central power weakens.
Bipolar Dynamics
Bipolarity distributes power between two main entities, each developing its own sphere of influence. They might cooperate or compete, driving performance through interaction. Bipolar systems resemble a landscape where two major forces coexist—like two rivers carving different paths. While this dynamic can foster progress, it also risks instability if tensions rise between the two forces.
Multipolar Dynamics
Multipolarity spreads power across many entities. No single force dominates; instead, a diverse array of forces shapes the system. This creates a balanced environment, like a forest where multiple species interact and coexist. Multipolar systems are highly creative, resilient, and adaptable, though their complexity requires skillful management to maintain harmony.
Polarity Matters.
The type of polarity in a system affects how it evolves and responds to challenges. A unipolar system may be stable but slow to innovate. Bipolar systems encourage progress but risk instability. Multipolar systems foster creativity and adaptability but demand careful management.
Looking at nature, we see the beauty of multipolar dynamics in action. Each species, ecosystem, and cycle plays a vital role in sustaining the whole. Similarly, in human systems, the healthiest environments often arise from multipolarity, where diverse perspectives coexist to enrich the system.
The mechanics and dynamics of all systems are useful—they just need to be applied with wisdom. We must be smart about how we co-create a reality that is truly performant, creative, and coherent.
Power might seem to rule the world, but real power is not what most people believe. True power lies in mastering the "matter-energy-information" trinity, both within our micro-system and in the wild macro-system. To do this effectively, you need to understand and manage the different polarities within your reality.
You are the architect of your inner system. You decide how to engage with unipolar, bipolar, and multipolar dynamics to create the reality you want to experience. It’s about the stability of a unipolar self in a dynamic, unpredictable, and multipolar world.
It’s a dance—simplicity dancing with complexity, co-creating more diversity, more fun, and more beauty.
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