Reference: Postulate Mechanics
The following key words and definitions act as stable data that help understand the basics of the universe. The key words appearing in earlier chapters (words in square brackets) are not defined again. For all key words, please see PM: Glossary.
NOTE: “PM” is the abbreviation for Postulate Mechanics. The content of this subject is open to further refinement and update as long as they comply with the postulate of ONENESS.
[UNIVERSE]
SENSATION
When we sense something we call it a sensation. The awareness of sensation is determined by postulates. Postulates give meaning to sensations so they can be perceived.
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. The two fundamental aspects of substance are consistency and motion. As consistency decreases from matter to radiation to thought, the motion increases simultaneously on a greatly magnified scale. Thus, extremely small changes in consistency may produce significantly large and visible changes in motion.
CONSISTENCY
Consistency is a fundamental aspect of substance, which means “a degree of density, firmness, viscosity, etc.” 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. 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 mental (metaphysical) substance.
MOTION
Motion, as observed in the properties of light and the electrons, is a fundamental aspect of substance. When the substance is extremely concentrated, as at the center of a galaxy, its consistency is near infinite, and its motion is near zero. When the substance is extremely diffused, as in the intergalactic space, its consistency is near zero, and its motion is near infinite. Motion reflects the relative SPREAD of substance. Matter has hardly any spread/motion. Radiation has respectable spread/motion. And thought has extreme spread/motion.
RELATIVE MOTION
The spread/motion of concentrated matter particles is near zero within this vast space, which is very likely the spread/motion of thought. But the relative spread/motion of two matter particles relative to each other can still be significant. All of physics is based on this relative motion of matter particles.
MEST
In Scientology, MEST stands for the all-substance universe, that we see as matter, energy, space, and time. Scientology makes the error of limiting the designation of “MEST” to the material universe only. In Postulate Mechanics, the universe is defined as all that is knowable, and made up of matter, radiation and thought as its substance. Space and time are properties of substance.
SPACE
Space refers to the spread of substance. There is no space in the absence of substance. The “empty space” is empty of matter only; but it defines the spread of radiation and thought. The “space” studied in geometry is actually the abstraction of the spread of matter.
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.
ENERGY
Energy is the measure of substance (mass or consistency) along with its inherent motion. Matter has energy. Radiation has anergy. Thought has energy. Usually, energy is confused with radiation, such as light.
MATTER
Matter is the substance with highest consistency, which is called mass. However, matter does contain radiation and thought as part of its structure.
REALITY
Reality is the is-ness of things. It is how we perceive the forms and their inherent motion. Reality is based on the postulates that we are in agreement with knowingly or unknowingly. The reality of the universe, however, comes from the oneness (continuity, consistency and harmony) of all things. Unreality has the elements of discontinuity, inconsistency or disharmony.
PERCEPTION
Perception becomes clearer as the sensations get assimilated after deriving their meaning from postulates. The sensations routinely get assimilated into perceptions, such as, visual (sight), auditory (hearing), olfactory (smell), gustatory (taste), tactile (touch) and mental (internal).
ASSIMILATION
To assimilate is to “make similar” by establishing consistency among elements under consideration. Any discontinuity, inconsistency or disharmony is an anomaly that needs to be assimilated. To assimilate one looks at the anomaly more closely until its exact nature is recognized. When sensations are assimilated they provide clearer perceptions. When perceptions are assimilated they provide clearer memory. When memories are assimilated they provide clearer experience. When experiences are assimilated they provide clearer knowledge. When knowledge is assimilated it results in wisdom.
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.
[ANOMALY]
LOGIC
The purpose of Logic is to assimilate things so they form a consistent whole. Logic associates observations, thoughts, concepts and other elements of the universe, to make them continuous, consistent and harmonious. When things are not logical we have anomalies. These anomalies may be described as discontinuity (missing data), inconsistency (contradictory data), and disharmony (arbitrary data).
TRUTH
The truth of a datum is established by the demonstration of its consistency within the given context. Presence of even a single anomaly degrades the truth.
KNOWABLE
The knowable universe is the outcome of postulates. It consists of all that can be sensed and perceived. The spiritual elements are sensed and perceived as thought. The physical elements are sensed and perceived as matter and radiation. As knowable, both spiritual and physical elements are integrated into a single Universe. This knowable Universe is differentiated only from the Unknowable.
[KNOWLEDGE]
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