Reciprocality started as an investigation into industrial psychology but soon became something much larger. It uncovered how most people have a distorted view of reality. By observing creative individuals—like software engineers, artists, and ADHD-diagnosed children—a new understanding emerged. These people experience the world differently.
This alternative perspective is logical and scientifically grounded, though not reductionistic. It’s testable, too. If the experiments fail, the model can be discarded. If they work, we learn something valuable.
Brain Chemistry and Cognitive Blindspots
A core idea in Reciprocality is that modern culture causes chemical imbalances in the brain by age six. This shuts down part of our awareness, leaving most people blind to certain truths. The blindspot is protected by cultural norms, making it even harder to address.
Interestingly, creative individuals, like ADHD children, seem to bypass these limitations. They maintain a heightened awareness, allowing them to see things others miss.
Creative Programmers and Expanded Perception
Alan G. Carter, who led the Reciprocality project, was inspired by creative software engineers. He found that teaching others to access this heightened state of awareness dramatically improved their problem-solving skills. By focusing on the right mindset, details would often sort themselves out.
This teaching method mirrored the thought processes of ADHD individuals. Carter then applied this same approach to puzzles in physics, leading to some surprising results. His findings offered new insights into consciousness and the structure of the universe itself.
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The Ghost Not and M0 Hypothesis
Two key concepts in the project are the “Ghost Not” and the M0 hypothesis. The Ghost Not refers to a logical flaw that arises when people conform to societal expectations. It causes errors in thinking, which distort conclusions.
The M0 hypothesis explains how people become addicted to boredom due to repetitive environments. This addiction dulls their cognitive abilities, making it harder to approach problems creatively. It’s why many people in structured industries, like software development, struggle to innovate.
Reciprocal Cosmology: New Physics Insights
Carter extended the Ghost Not theory into the realm of physics. He tested whether the same cognitive blindspot could explain unsolved problems in the field. What he found was remarkable.
Within days, Carter developed a model that unified several aspects of physics, including gravity, quantum mechanics, and the fractal nature of the universe. His model simplifies many complex ideas and offers a more integrated view. Whether the theory is correct or not, it highlights how distorted logic limits our understanding of reality.
Mysticism and Ancient Traditions
Carter’s work also revealed surprising connections to ancient mystical traditions. He discovered that many religious texts hinted at the same cognitive and physical principles described in Reciprocality. These traditions may have been attempts to communicate truths that were otherwise hidden due to society’s blindspots.
By correcting these logical errors, we might unlock deeper insights that have been missed for centuries.
Unlocking a Broader Perspective
Reciprocality offers more than just a way to teach programmers or solve physics problems. It provides a new model for understanding both the mind and the universe. By overcoming the logical distortions that most people live with, we can gain a clearer view of reality.
For those interested, Reciprocality offers resources and a community of thinkers eager to explore these ideas further. The journey may reveal new truths about ourselves and the world around us.
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