1. spacetime: universe
when: time
no derivative, the “simple”: we know of nothing more basic than time
The fundamental dimension of the universe, which cannot be manipulated or stopped. Along with entropy it moves in one direction: to the heat death of the universe.
where: position
Derivative of time: location is determined by time
ex: when something is dropped, it’s location can only be determined with time The other 3 fundamental dimensions of the universe, which determines the composition of any and all things. Luckily, we can manipulate all 3 of these dimensions.
2. existence: entities
what: things, composition
Derivative of where: every “thing” in the universe is a collection of ever-particulate matter positioned in a certain way. The current extent of our understanding is (fermions [including electrons] and bosons) positioned correctly compose and . Protons, neutrons, and electrons positioned correctly compose certain atoms. Atoms positioned correctly compose certain molecules. This continues ad infinitum, for these distinctions have no universal truth, and are created to help us better understand our world. who: beings, cognition
Derivate of what: every being
3. understanding: consciousness
why: reason
how: action
4. manipulation: agency
with what: resources
resources = spacetime + matter
for what: goals