The brain evolves in interaction with the physical world. In its operation, the mind becomes similar to material systems. This symmetry leads to an intuition, which allows us to move without falling over or to catch a falling ball. In a previous post, I argued that the mind forms relationships analogous to gravity.
According to Einstein, gravity is positive spatial curvature. The material world cannot be insulated from gravity, and gravity (as well as field curvature) increases toward the center of large objects. The social world is symmetric to the physical world, but its functions and relationships depend on time and temporal curvature. For example, the social (temporal) curvature layers represent access to time. Because the most significant pressure on a planet or star is in its center, stress represents the lack of time. A lack of time corresponds to a constant search for survival, which affects the dispossessed the most (Figure 1). Only the outer layers provide a wealth of time. In other words, the time pressure comes from a time transfer from the poor to the rich. In practice, access to time manifests as money.
Because emotional gravity is a positive curvature temporal field, social existence requires a selfish mind to protect our interests against others and advertisement pressures. The temporal field curvature differences lead to social hierarchy. In hierarchic societies, rigid and impassable class differences largely spare the rich from the consequences of unwise actions. It also makes advancement nearly impossible for those belonging to the lower classes. However, modern democratic societies are highly dynamic, allowing and even facilitating social mobility: the movement between field curvature layers.
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| Figure 1. The temporal curvature layers of society |
As matter cannot be insulated from gravity, the mind cannot be insulated from the effects of stress (i.e., temporal gravity). The conservation of the temporal field leads to field effects, called karma, which accumulate over time. Cheating and corruption form distrust and anxiety in the mind and initiate specific actions, which lead to adverse consequences over the long term. Moving to another city cannot erase the consequences of cheating or selfish actions, which enclose the mind by limiting possibilities and making life more difficult. Therefore, emotional gravity causes insecurity. Anxiety and guilt lead to distrust and enhanced dependence on things and people. Ultimately, they inhibit social mobility and predispose people to lower social status.
How can you create a successful and happy life? The first step is to strive toward emotional stability because only a calm mind can make decisions based on a non-partial view. Positive emotional states are the success generators of the mental universe. Success feeds on trust, which is decency exhibited even when no one is looking. People who work toward the betterment of others and themselves maintain a youthful, active, and dynamic life into old age. Want to know more? Read my post, 'The science of karma, a case study.'
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Wow, how sciency. To wade thru the jargon isn't even worth it.
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