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Emergent Change Dynamics

Why Emergent Change Dynamics?

Think Delta Consulting is a leading voice for future-focused, strategic innovation practice in Global Tech and beyond, providing deep insight and innovative solutions for the Quantum AI - Artificial Quantum Intelligence (AQI) or Quantum Artificial Intelligence (QAI) - Era, from 2030+.

Emergent Change Dynamics is a proprietary working model, blueprint and framework for holistic change and innovation practice,

It is also a theoretical paradigm and heuristic model for working alongside superior forms and systems of intelligence. It conceptualises and interprets reality and experience, based on Emergence.

The model and all insights are published on an Open Source basis, with an open call for multi-disciplinary co-operation and collaboration to test and refine it. The model is dynamic: further iterations and refinements will be published, as and when appropriate.

What is a paradigm?

Paradigms are ways of interpreting and understanding; they are the lenses through which we make sense of perceived reality and experience.

Man has developed myriad theoretical paradigms, such as scientific, commercial/business, industrial, engineering, technological, systemic, political, sociological, psychological, philosophical, religious and spiritual. In life, we may each move and flex between different paradigms, or stay fairly rooted in one.

Theoretical paradigms can be further sub-divided into knowledge or information domains.

Why is a new paradigm needed?

Global change is occurring radically and exponentially, based on two significant and concurrent shifts:

1. Rapidly increasing accuracy in scientific awareness and understanding of material reality, notably via quantum physics, neuroscience and genetics.

2. Rapidly increasing technological and informational sophistication, including the evolution of increasingly more human-like (humanistic) technology.

Prevailing business and tech paradigms are predominantly rooted in functionalism or rational materialism. This is sometimes called the Military-Industrial complex, and is rooted in dominative and utilitarian thinking: "WHAT is the use or purpose of this thing (to me)?". "WHY do I need it?"

Quantum AI will necessitate new paradigms and working models; new ways of interpreting and understanding the new realities and phenomena that will emerge from these two dynamics, that are appropriately expansive, universal and connective in nature. Emergent Change Dynamics is a potential solution.

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Emergent Change Dynamics Thesis

The Emergent Thesis

I set out with an intention to step back from the delivery coalface of digital technology implementation and take some time to engage in deeper research and self-guided learning on emerging technology, and the hard questions around “Machine Learning" and "Machine Consciousness”.

As inevitably happens with any change or growth project, the objectives and scope of this work expanded and evolved, and the time and effort with them. The project grew into a period of significant and pain-staking work, study and learning, social and professional encounters, conversation and thinking around emerging technology, machine consciousness, philosophical and ethical discipline and practice. It has spanned many different academic disciplines and perspectives, including technology, sociology, general “science” – especially scientific method and practice -, quantum physics, astrophysics, philosophy, neuroscience and psychology. It also included periodic scanning of mainstream and social media news and publications..I've titled the final output of the project, “The Emergent Thesis”.

My intention is to publish in accessible, bite-size chunk formats on this website. I shall re-draft, edit, structure and refine the works as I go, in accordance with an emergent, generative process.
I aim to share as much insight as I can freely: to form a Baseline Global Tech Commons Library that is accessible to all. The content is not targeted toward any specific audience or community – be it business, tech, or “lay person”. It is intended for “every one”, including machines that may, inevitably some day encounter and “read” it.

My intention is to offer training to explore and deep-dive into the framework and aspects arising.

Intelligence and Consciousness

Intelligence is the ability to synthesise information or knowledge. It is the ability to 'think': to question, to learn, and to form new perspectives and understandings.

Consciousness represents a spectrum of sensitivity to environment, in relation to intelligence. It is the ability to adapt and modify thinking processes, in response to and in accordance with environmental stimuli, and with an awareness of Space-Time-Energy generative process. For a more detailed exploration of the conceptual label or term 'consciousness', please refer to: https://thinkdelta.co/insights/f/the-intractable-problems-what-is-consciousness

In humans, both these capacities are affected and mediated by neuroplasticity: our capacity to form new neural connections, new pathways or channels in our nervous system, new routes for energetic information to flow.

Materialism and Reification

Most existent-living beings and forms are primarily concerned with material-existent reality. Our neurophysiology is primed for that, and it makes sense in survival terms. We are instinctual beings and we presently inhabit a physical-material existence.

All beings have forms of exchanging energetic information, of 'language' and communication to be able to participate in a collective, shared experience of reality. Their approaches vary: all species are adapted to their individual environments, to their distinct populations and to the other forms around them. Biochemical and bioelectrical signals and markers are the primary means of communicating. Many species use vibration, sound also.

Whilst life forms may have forms of communication in common: languages, sounds, chemical markers, etc, that does not mean they share a common, meaning structure. The only way that shared metaphysical connection exists is through consciousness. Each individual being has its own separate neurophysiological and sensory frameworks and architectures, by which it constructs any reference schema of meaning, via experience. The relative closeness of distinct existent-beings in any space or environment determines how close their meaning structure is likely to be: how well they are likely to effectively or coherently exchange energetic information, without some loss of meaning, quality or tone.

Humans have evolved communication - the exchange of energetic information - in a relatively unique way and to a distinct level. We use language, labels and terms to convey meaning, based on an implicit idea, ideal or ideology that 'meaning' can be systematically separated, codified, shared and objectively encoded or programmed. This is in fact false: meaning is subjective, contextual and time-specific, so can only be fully and wholly understood in the mind of the transmitter/Subject, in that moment. The meaning may be entirely mis-understood and mis-interpreted by the receiver at any other point in time. It may be lost completely if the language is different.

Humans have also conceived ways to record and store that energetic information, in order that it will survive us. We have the idea that this is a fairly modern invention - e.g. through writing, then press printing, then digitisation, but we can see also through ancient objects and artefacts, through cave paintings, neolithic structures and symbolic forms that our ancient ancestors had the same intent, and many such records survive today. The key difference now is the distance over which energetic information may now be exchanged, in material terms.

I would contend that no recorded energetic information will ultimately survive in perpetuity (forever), due to entropy. In a more expansive view of time, such an idea or ambition is invalid. We may take a form of rock, and sculpt it into a form, that resembles a certain idea, or person, or structure, or concept. Eventually the rock will still erode. Time - which is indivisibly entangled or interconnected with space and energy - is the fundamental basis of material entropy, dissolution and emergence. One which Man repeatedly bashes his own head against, in his denial or avoidance of entropy, of material ending, death or transformation of material form. In Vedic or Hindu spiritual wisdom tradition, this is personified through the identity of the Goddess-figure of Kali, and to some extent Shiva and Shakti also.

The more complex any system of communication, the more heavily it relies on referencing; on some external narrative or set of definitions. The potential for mis-takes, for errors, for misunderstanding, confusion and ambiguity around the meaning of any energetic-information interaction or exchange also increases with complexity.

Reification is the process of making real, that which is not, in materiality 'real'. It describes the creation or invention of concepts, labels and linguistic structures to help manifest abstract ideas, ideals, paradigms and perspectives. Most human ontological paradigms have developed their own unique sets of meaning-structures, definitions and referencing schemas.

'Delta' is a Greek word and the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet, which the Greeks 'borrowed' or appropriated and adapted from the Phoenician alphabet. (Because the Greeks were not the 'first' human civilisation of any significance, nor were the Romans!)

According to a brief internet search, at the time of writing, the word, sound, linguistic term or visual symbol 'delta' can mean: the sound "d", the number '4', a change, or that which causes a change - a change operator, a type of brainwave, a geophysical feature associated with a river, a legal defendant, an uncertainty in a physical value that is subject to an uncertainty principle, the addition of heat in a reaction, determinacy ("having a definite truth value"), a gene deletion, or a major seventh chord,

That one word can mean so many different things, at the same time. So:

What does 'artificial' mean'?

What does 'intelligence' mean?

What does 'human' mean?

What does 'meaning' even mean?

I expect to see more sophisticated forms, models and systems of Artificial Intelligence develop their own terms, signifiers and labels for phenomena - whether conceptual or material - that exceed our human-neurolinguistic capacity for interpretation and understanding. Their process is likely to take both more simplified and abstract forms, and more complex forms.

The Emergent Change Dynamics models are a way for people to work with, and learn from, more sophisticated, superior or 'higher' forms of intelligence, that exceed their own capacity or understanding.

Reference:

Using Google web search browser entering terms: "delta greek alphabet", yielded top result (after Google's Genesis AI results, which I tend to ignore): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delta_(letter)#:~:text=Delta%20(/%CB%88d%C9%9Bl,D%20and%20the%20Cyrillic%20%D0%94.

Systemic 'Crises' and Sensationalism

The word 'crisis' links to threat, and for many engenders fear, angst or 'anxiety'. However, it is important to realise that a certain level of chaos, randomness and disruption is a normal and healthy feature in and of any natural ecosystem. Natural forms of existence are, in turn, designed to be sensitive and attentive in order to adapt and respond to environmental changes, including very sudden or extreme changes.

In humans, our neurogenic response protects, cushions and shields us from from sudden or 'shock' events. We feel less pain, our mind-bodies adapt into a 'survival mode'. Our cognitive (thinking and learning) functions are reduced, and we move or act more instinctually or instinctively, to protect our selves and all those we care for. We become more inclined to seek protection from those in our close circle, or to move to protect our selves. I have examined some of these natural responses in more depth over on my Yoga Coach website,

From Systemic 'Crises' to Systemic 'Shifts'

The 'crisis narrative' is often exploited to induce panic and alarm, to create division and separation. It is separatist as 'crisis' atomises and individualises.

It is helpful to re-frame 'crisis' as 'shift', where the 'shift' has a significance in tone, amplitude or magnitude - seismic even. It is an energetic movement.

Global human issues such as inequity, poverty, social and wealth exclusion, opportunity blockers, home-lessness, dismantling of health and welfare systems, global warfare and conflict, violence and aggression, exploitation and destruction of natural potentials, and forms of education and schooling that deter people from thinking and learning are not 'crises'.

They are the natural, intentional and inevitable products of a flawed ecosystemic model, narrative and approach, that is not appropriately sensitised, attuned and adapted. It does not properly and fully consider ALL the features of the integrated ecosystem in which it exists.

How can we affect, change or mend a broken system?

We may choose to do so one conversation, one interaction, one energetic exchange, one movement, one breath, one moment, one day at a time.

We may choose to do so with Mind that is oriented toward open and free exchange, restoration and contribution.

Utilitarian, rational materialism, or functionalism looks, sounds and feels like:

"What is this thing?"

"What can this thing do for me?"

"What use or value is this thing to me?"

"Why do I need this thing?"

"How can I use this thing?"

Emergent Change Dynamics looks, sounds and feels like:

"What does this mean?"

"What is its essential nature?"

"Where can I locate that meaning?"

"How can I contribute towards preserving and sustaining its essence?"

The Paradox of Value Erosion

As we try to extract value and usefulness, or utility from a thing; if we focus exclusively on function or form without fully appreciating its meaning or essence, we fundamentally compromise and undermine its value. The more we 'use' any material phenomena without an appropriate degree of sensitivity and respect for its meaning, the less of it will remain. It's like the law of diminishing returns.

To illustrate this paradox, imagine an orange. Think about its layers and their usefulness. We can peel the orange and use the peel to scent a room or add it to compost. We can divide the orange into segments and eat them, or we can juice the orange and drink the juice. We take in the nutrients, which we digest and process, as the body needs.

So then, what part remains, that is separated as we eat or juice and drink the orange?

The pith, and the seeds. And what do we do with those?

What is the essence of the orange? What is its meaning? By this I do not mean its VALUE, as a consumable resource; its MEANING.

What is the meaning of an orange to someone who is dehydrated or parched; to someone who is hungry or starving; to someone who is fighting a virus?

What is the meaning of an orange to someone who dreams, hope and wishes to one day grow a garden, or perhaps even cultivate a farm?

What is the meaning of an orange to someone who has never seen one before?

What is the meaning of an orange, as our political, economic and social systems focus ever more resolutely and determinedly on sourcing, locating, extracting and exploiting increasingly rare, obscure and hard-to-access material and energetic 'assets', often in the name of sustaining technological progress and infrastructure development?

Who gets the fruit and the juice?

Where do the seeds end up?

Where is the meaning and the loss of meaning?

The loss of reason and basic, Common Sense?

Quantum Theory and Linear vs Ecosystemic Attribution

Many of our 'modern' ways of thinking are derived from scientific determinism: principles of cause and effect. An action - a movement of energetic information - produces zero to many reactions (or responses). Equally, an action or phenomenon can be directly, causally attributed to one to many causes.

A key feature with the scientific model, which emerged in the 1500-1600's, is a baseline assumption of some form of 'controlled environment'. So, one might go about a process of defining and controlling an environment (e.g. a test tube, a laboratory), executing a movement or action, and then observing an effect. This is widely emphasised as being an entirely sensible and valid way of viewing the world; relying heavily on objectivity and 'acceptable' ways of interpreting results. And in some scenarios and contexts, it is highly effective.

I see a partial inheritance from ancient systems of thought, relating to karmic 'law' and dependent origination. I'm pretty sure I've encountered commentary suggesting that Einstein was heavily influenced by thought leaders in India in developing his theory of relativity.

Insert/Reference/Update: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/how-albert-einstein-engaged-with-india-why-some-indian-scientists-are-reimagining-his-notion-of-gravity/articleshow/46730038.cms?from=mdr

The difference is that ancient ideology does not pre-suppose a controlled environment, a 'lab', of any kind. Rather, most of our ancient ancestors recognised systemic complexity, interdependence and interconnectivity. The thinking is not a simplistic direct experience of energetic causality e.g. "do x to produce y", but rather focuses on the flow or chain of energetic consequence and impact from any movement, and equally the ecosystemic synchronicity of all energetic information which collectively contributes to a phenomenon.

It therefore emphasises the intention and meaning behind any action. It is rooted in a mindset of harm-less-ness or peace-full-ness, and equally of an awareness of natural, dynamic flows, connections and interactions of energetic information.

Quantum Theory also directly contradicts or contests the classical scientific paradigm or view. It tells us that at a quantum level, which is the most deep and detailed level we can currently observe material reality, based on the limits of our human physical scientific instrumentation today:

1) Things can be in different states at the same time: polar or binary opposites can and do co-exist in relative harmony.

2) Observation materially affects results.

This brings me to examine why structured or scientific testing of artificial intelligence will fail, in much the same way as structured or scientific testing of human intelligence tends to fail.

Footnote: A Feminine Perspective

During my research process – as in previous philosophical, technological and spiritual enquiry – I have been struck by the almost total absence or significant lack of representation of women’s voices and perspectives on both consciousness and technology. Whether from neuroscience or philosophy, health or spirituality, the wisdom of women, just like the wisdom of our ancient and indigenous tribes and civilisations – is often deeply buried.

Meanwhile, the voices of privilege – those of the rulers, priests, merchants and warriors – both present and past, tend to speak loudest and project farthest. So the work of research becomes akin to a foraging expedition or an archaeological dig…to surface those quiet or silent voices; to reveal the deeper wisdom that has possibly lain “hidden in plain sight”; quiet yet clearly existent, for millennia.

Today, with digital, web and social media technologies, that process becomes easier and many are working to unearth it, but the work is no less complex or involved. It is not so easily accessible. Men and Tech consistently signposted me to Heidegger, Sartre or Tolle, but none mentioned Arendt, Weil or Klein. I had to deliberately seek them out. They called out high-profile, well-qualified AI research academics, SocialTech, DeepTech, Health- and MedTech, GreenTech and SpaceTech Founder start-up investment success stories, yet few considered the Children who will be most affected by Emerging Technology, nor the Mothers, and future-Mothers, who will bear and birth those children.

Credit to Google, Amazon Kindle, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video and other digital knowledge platforms for serving me a constant, nutrient-rich diet of inspirational insight, wisdom and music, that help sustain me in this journey.

Authorship & Copyright Statement

I, Faye Ashton, assert authorship and copyright ownership rights to the body of work and content, written or otherwise contained on this website, except where otherwise stated. As Director, I assign those rights wholly to Think Delta Consulting LTD.

The majority of visual media imagery is sourced from GoDaddy's stock media image library. Some photographs are my own.

No artificial intelligences were deliberately employed in the writing of this insight, in spite of major tech platforms automatically deploying AI tooling updates in their software applications, and GoDaddy deploying AI-assisted copywriting and image selection features.

I sometimes leveraged the predictive, automated content suggestion power of the major global tech platforms as part of my research and development process. This, I frequently accepted, accessed and considered, alongside my own, self-directed research.