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concept:mach-s-principleMach's principle
The idea that gravitational constant is a function of all matter in the universe; cited as an example of wholeness in cosmology.
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- Wholenessassociated_withAlexander's core concept rejecting the idea that a whole consists of parts; instead, a whole makes its parts (called 'centers').
- Not-Separatenessassociated_withThe property that a living whole is at one with the world, not separate from it; the center melts into its surroundings, the boundary is fragmented or incomplete, and there is a profound connection rather than isolation—perhaps the most important property of all
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- Principle that simpler models generalizing evidence are preferred; implemented via complexity minimization in free energy
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- Any statement about a poset P yields a dual statement about P^∂ by interchanging ≤ and ≥; permits proof of one statement to establish its dual.
- Neuronal dynamics conform to Hamilton's principle via free energy minimization; connects to physics.
- Buddhist ideal of serving all sentient beings; analogy for AI expanding cognitive boundary through boundless care
- Jaynes' principle that systems maximize entropy under constraints.
- Decision principle emphasizing caution under uncertainty; mentioned as term of art and in ordinary sense.
- A foundational principle in physics that nature follows the path of minimal action, linked to simplicity and inner calm.