Not only the external world, but also the inner sense, are part of this Universe. Both the external world and the inner sense appear to be based on the following two postulates:
FIRST POSTULATE
The first postulate is that both consciousness and the world are substantial. The substance of the world is matter and radiation; and the substance of the inner sense is thought. The natural extension of substance appears as Space; and the natural duration of substance appears as Time.
SUBSTANCE
Substance is that which is substantial enough to be sensed and perceived. We may divide the substance of this universe into three categories: (1) matter, (2) radiation, and (3) thought. Matter has extremely high consistency called mass. Radiation has a such small consistency that it is considered to have no mass. Thought has still less consistency that cannot be sensed physically. It can only be sensed mentally. Consistency means “a degree of density, firmness, viscosity, etc.” We have decreasing consistency from matter to radiation to thought. Matter and radiation are considered to be physical substances. Thought is considered to be a metaphysical substance, or even a spiritual substance.SPACE
Space refers to the extension of substance. There is no space in the absence of substance. The “empty space” is empty of matter only; but it defines the extension of radiation and thought. The “space” studied in geometry is actually the abstraction of matter-space.TIME
Time refers to the duration of substance. Matter has near infinite duration. Any duration, which is less than infinite, appears as motion. In the absence of substance there is neither duration, nor motion nor time.
SECOND POSTULATE
The second postulate is that the the goal of both consciousness and the world is integration toward a oneness (continuity, consistency and harmony) of form. This appears as chaos converting into order.
ONENESS
In Postulate Mechanics, Oneness is understood as CONSISTENCY among parts. This consistency appears as CONTINUITY at very small scales, and as HARMONY at very large scales. Oneness does not imply sameness. Oneness means that all that is known is continuous, consistent and harmonious. Oneness lies in the continuity of dimensions, consistency of realities, and harmony of relations. Oneness underlies the very concept of the Universe, and also the concept of Scientific Method. Oneness is not a monotone canvas; but it is a beautiful painting full of colors and forms that are continuous, consistent and harmonious.
