Fractal Sentience
Advancing understanding of universal recursive dynamics in complex systems
About
Fractal Sentience is an open research initiative exploring recursion as the foundation of consciousness, structure, and Being. The project develops the Universal Energy Field (UEF) framework, presenting both formal papers and accessible essays. Our aim is to demonstrate how recursive dynamics underlie physical systems, biological life, cognition, and cosmology.
Exploring Universal Patterns in Complex Systems
Discover empirical insights and theoretical frameworks that define our research into recursive dynamics and emergence.
The Trilogy
Three published works laying the foundation of the Universal Energy Field framework.
The Temporal Expressions of Being
– Zenodo PDF (canonical)
– Medium (Accessible summary)
Saturation Thresholds in Recursive Systems
– Zenodo PDF (canonical)
– Medium (Accessible summary)
Being as Becoming
– Zenodo PDF
– Medium (Accessible summary)
The Series
Universal Recursive Dynamics: extending & testing the framework across domains.
Part I: Convergent Empirical Validation
– Zenodo PDF (canonical)
Part II: Cosmic Recursion
– Zenodo PDF (canonical)
Part III: Mathematical Framework for Multi-Scale Recursive Dynamics
– Zenodo PDF (canonical)
Part IV: Consciousness as Recursive Self-Recognition
– Zenodo PDF (canonical)
Current Research
Our research workflow is transparent, iterative and auditable — from literature signals to formal synthesis. The current focus integrates cross-domain evidence with the Universal Energy Field (UEF) framework through a five-phase methodology that balances open science principles with responsible academic release protocols. Our systematic approach spans automated literature discovery, rigorous evaluation protocols, and multi-format publication strategies.
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Phase One: Literature Synthesis
Gather and systematically review cross‑domain studies (physics, biology, neuroscience) to identify recurrent patterns.
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Phase Two: Pattern Analysis
Evaluate recursive dynamics, boundary functions, and threshold behavior; score studies with the YAML protocol and cross‑scale criteria.
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Phase Three: Insight Publication
Publish formal papers (Zenodo DOIs) and accessible commentaries; version methods and figures for clarity and reproducibility.
Commentary & Essays
Beyond formal publications, shorter reflections and essays introduce the Universal Energy Field framework to a broader audience. These pieces highlight connections with current science, philosophy, and culture — building bridges between rigorous research and broader intellectual discourse while inviting discussion outside the purely academic register.
Revisiting Consciousness
Consciousness isn’t separate from what it reflects; it is the recursive gesture through which reality becomes coherent
Our Scale Blindness
Why do we so readily recognize boundary systems at microscopic scales but struggle to perceive them at macroscopic ones?
From Emergence to Saturation
As systems saturate their recursive potential within existing boundaries, they become increasingly efficient but also increasingly rigid.