Lumenism
Lumenism is rooted in the belief that the core purpose of the universe, and particularly Earth, is the creation of new information and the persistence of that information in the form of knowledge. Information, in this context, is not limited to data or facts, but is an evolving synthesis of existing knowledge that not only yields more information but specifically paves the way for the genesis of subsequent novel information.
This self-propagating, expansive view of information is the cornerstone of Lumenism, melding seamlessly with its respect for the natural world as well as the boundless horizons offered by future technologies. Lumenists understand that the balance between conserving Earth and expanding into space is crucial for fostering environments that continually generate foundational information.
Decentralization acts as a catalyst, spurring diverse avenues for information generation, while flexible, enduring institutions serve as repositories for this ever-growing knowledge. Lumenists seek to protect, preserve, and proliferate this knowledge, viewing themselves as both its custodians and creators, shepherding humanity toward a brighter, informed future.
The Seven Foundational Laws of Lumenism (v4.0)
- Law of Information Genesis: The Lumenist contains unique information that they must discover, cultivate, and contribute to the creation, preservation, dissemination, or practical application of new foundational information.
- Law of Nature's Codex: The Earth is both a source and repository of foundational information. As such, Lumenists endeavor to preserve its ecosystems, understanding them as critical libraries of accumulated knowledge.
- Law of Technological Synthesis: Lumenists accelerate technologies that serve as a tool for generating and harmonizing new combinations of information, always ensuring they complement or enhance existing knowledge and natural systems.
- Law of Decentralized Exploration: Information Genesis is best served by an ever-expanding diversity of thought and perspective and so Lumenists resist and disrupt excessive power centralization by working to decentralize the creation, preservation, dissemination, and practical application of information.
- Law of Celestial Canvas: Expansion into space provides an infinite canvas for new informational patterns, discoveries, and creations. Lumenists work to accelerate this diaspora of consciousness while preserving Earth's vitality and unique role as the only known birthplace of life.
- Law of Accelerated Adaptation: The Lumenists must develop methods to continuously adapt and revise the Laws of Lumenism to account for new information.
- Law of Luminous Foundation: The Lumenists must build and sustain decentralized institutions dedicated to curating and preserving humanity's cumulative knowledge, guarding against loss and corruption.
Lumenism offers a beacon of enlightenment in a universe of possibilities, pushing its followers, the Lumenists, to be ever-curious architects of knowledge, drawing from both Earth's legacy and the infinite unknown.