A Taxonomy of Forces Classifying Reality's Operational Architecture
Abstract
Forces operate across four primary dimensions—Scope (universal to domain-specific), Agency (conscious strategic vs unconscious mechanical), Substrate (what forces attach to), and Manifestation (background potential vs operational pattern)—and characterizing forces across all dimensions simultaneously reveals behavior, dysfunction patterns, and intervention leverage points.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Philosophy and Theoretical Science
Philosophy and History of Science
Complex Systems and Dynamics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Document type
- Preprint