The Pillars

Overview

Pillars are the physical and mental structures that support an individual’s identity. Buildings. Objects. Concepts. Matter. These structures are used to prop-up the individual’s definition of truth, whatever that may be. In the same way that steel beams hold towers together, mental Pillars hold an individual’s identity together.

The Pillars give us a starting-place; essentially, it places a person into a specific location on a map, at a specific point-in-time. From there, the person’s consciousness may fork and travel as-necessary down alternate paths, as described by The Fold.

Importantly, Pillars are considered to be immutable; unchanging. Once set, they are very difficult to unset. It is for this reason that it is imperative we begin to change immediately. The process is slow. We must teach children, the mentally-ill, the incarcerated, the violent, and more immediately. This theory will help them reach enlightenment. It will not happen overnight.

Pillars

Origin

We are but sparks born into a random point in-time, traveling down the same paths as our predecessors.

Anonymity

My name is Legion, and we are many.

Connection

The exchange of ideas and experience between identities.

Verification

Verify, then trust.

Health

Mental and physical.

Education

The Socratic Method. User engagement. Self-discovery is key.

Ethics

Everyone deserves a second chance. Even you.

Art

Because context matters.

Spirituality

This is the feeling you get while reaching forward, molding the future.

Science

Because true things are testable.

Technology

Engineering. Automation. Artificial Intelligence.

Mind

Become one with The Fold.

Order

There are just some things that the world cannot compromise on.

Anarchy

Randomness generates new experiences.

Defense

End world conflict. Focus on protecting the human mind.

Narcissism

Fall in love with your own mind.

Reproduction

Sex. Cloning. Genetics. Procedural generation.

Relaxation

We deserve a minimally-stressful existence.

Experience

Teach others to reach a fulfilled life.

Gratitude

Build a Monument to those you love. To those who shaped you - good or bad.

Optimism

It’s just your condition

To question it all, to be opposition

I’ve done the math, I’ve worked it all out

Everything functions despite all this doubt

— from Tub Ring - “Optimistic”

Intention

Focus attention on work that benefits the most amount of people.

Agreement

Find common ground with everyone you meet.

Sanctuary

Return home.