electricity as distance from rest
energy and electricity and freakshakes and tomato plants and so forth
start by listening to this song…
does it feel restful? obviously, not. it feels acidic.
now look at the below image. apparently it’s called a freakshake. it sweet, the opposite of acidic, but under the right abstraction level it’s very acidic.
now the wall-e movie that this blog won’t stop referencing. the people are laying down and ‘resting’ but they are not at ‘rest.’
with the disco lines song, the image of the food, the wall-e image, we can inherently feel a lack of light due to the general degree of imbalance. the high electric potential is the significant strain required to sustain a state far from equilibrium. under this explanation, rest implies an equilibrium, and electricity is distance from equilibrium. electricity is distance from rest.
the pup is not ‘resting,’ but he is at rest at a more fundamental level. he’s moving and shaking but he does not feel electric. the opposite is true with the wall-e character.
now let’s tie this to consciousness.
energy is the substrate for the integration of information (remember consciousness is information integrated) across everything, enabling consciousness at various levels.
energy is the medium through which consciousness manifests, allowing for both the physical and mental dimensions of reality to coexist.
consciousness is not an isolated phenomenon but is intricately woven into the fabric of reality, and the electric universe (more on this shortly) is the interface through which consciousness interacts with and shapes the universe.
in the case of the wall-e fat man photo or the song disco lines or the freak shakes, the lack of information integrated in these images highlights how far both are from rest, or the meditation level of stillness. the dissonance in these representations shows how far they are from achieving a state of balance or harmony.
electricity arises from the tension between two opposing forces: the desire for motion and the desire for rest. when these forces are out of equilibrium, electric strain or tension is created, driving motion and separation. the greater the imbalance, the greater the electric potential. this dynamic, active state persists until the opposing forces interact and resolve the tension, restoring balance and ceasing the strain. electricity, then, represents the strain caused by the interplay between motion and rest, with matter conditioned into varying levels of strain depending on its distance from rest. high electric potential reflects the significant strain required to sustain a state far from equilibrium. the freak shake’s potential is a milk shake, the wall-e man is just a regular human being and the disco lines song is the music that came out of the 50’s or 60’s.
electric universe
‘so-called empty space isn’t really empty at all. it’s actually full of energy. so, instead of being an empty lot it’s more like the froth at the base of a waterfall.’ ― dr. hal puthoff theoretical/experimental physicist
‘the amount of energy in a cubic meter of space/time was ten to the 26th power joules per cubic meter. that’s enough energy in a coffee cup to boil all the oceans of the earth completely away into steam.’ ― quantum physicists
‘energy is constant. it has no variation. all of the energy of the universe is back of all of the motion of the universe. the apparent variability of energy is due solely to variability of dimension. time dimension decreases its speed in favor of power dimension. all energy is expressed in motion. the energy of thinking mind 'creates' a universe of motion.’ — walter russell
the universe is electric; energy is recognized as the key to all activity on earth. natural science is the study of the sources and control of natural energy, and social science, theoretically expressed as economics, is the study of the sources and control of social energy. the basic idea that the universe is interconnected and electrically mechanized. this means that all parts of the universe, whether they are living organisms, inanimate objects, are linked by an electrical flux (or current) that carries information and maintains balance.
the scientist claim this not to be real. they also claim life not to be real. for more thinking on the electric universe see australian physicist wallace thornhill, donald scott, a retired professor of electrical engineering, and american researcher and writer david talbott.
‘soil is alive with electrical signals being sent from one plant to another’. — dr yuri shtessel, professor emeritus in the department of electrical and computer engineering at the university of alabama in huntsville, and dr alexander volkov, professor of biochemistry at oakwood university, on transmission of electrical signals between tomato plants
bees, which carry a positive electrical charge, are naturally drawn to negatively charged flowers. they use tiny facial hairs to sense these charges and make it easier to find nectar. to show other bees where the nectar is, they do a "waggle dance," a series of movements that creates static electricity and points their fellow bees in the right direction. using electrical signals to communicate is common for animals, insects, and plants. for example, spider webs are attracted to flying insects with static charges, and those charges can even be strong enough to pull pollen through the air.
plants use electrical signals to communicate too, often through fungal networks in the soil called mycorrhizal fungi. these networks act like a natural communication system, with the soil working as a conductor. this is similar to the "wood wide web," where trees send electrical and chemical signals through fungal connections underground, kind of like how fiber-optic cables work for the internet. birds, on the other hand, rely on built-in magnetic compasses to migrate. but researchers discovered that electromagnetic fields from everyday electrical equipment can interfere with their navigation, throwing off their natural ability to find their way.
integrated information theory (iit) can be understood through concepts from electrical systems, which are perfect models for social systems:
conductance: high conductance represents smooth, efficient integration of information, fostering unified consciousness. low conductance reflects fragmented information flow, hindering integration.
resistance: cognitive or societal barriers, like emotional blocks or dissonance, act as resistance, opposing information integration.
capacitors: these store and release energy, analogous to the brain or social systems storing information for later use, enhancing adaptability and resilience.
inductors: resist abrupt changes, symbolizing stability in mental or social systems until transformative thresholds are reached.
resonance: maximum integration occurs when components synchronize, mirroring optimal consciousness where information flows seamlessly.
impedance: total opposition to integration, reflecting obstacles like cognitive dissociation or societal resistance.
short circuits: disruptions leading to instability or reorganization, mirroring sudden shifts in consciousness or societal systems.
the aether is an invisible, all-pervasive substance, like water, that we can’t see but can interact with. to perceive it, we need to stimulate it, which is why phenomena like fire or vibration can cause changes in the aether. when you start a fire, you’re adding energy to the aether, causing ripples in it, similar to how water reacts when disturbed. cameras emit a sound wave when taking a picture, designed to push the aether away and create a stabilized image. the camera generates its own electromagnetic field (emf), though it remains invisible. imagine this like pain’s almighty push from naruto, but instead of a shockwave, it’s your camera creating an unseen force to capture the perfect shot.