Origin of Information Theory
How can a mind understand the origin of information when it must use information to understand it? Codexation refers to the process by which raw experience is encoded into symbols, meanings, and mental representations. The Codexation Dilemma describes the paradox that arises when a being tries to understand reality using only the symbolic tools it has created to interpret that reality. In simpler terms: The mind can only understand the world through codes it invented, but those codes may distort the world they attempt to describe. This creates a dilemma with several layers. Reality vs. Representation Humans never access reality directly. We access: sensory impressions mental models language symbols cultural constructs These “codes” filter and reshape what we perceive. Thus, we mistake our codex for the world itself. The Origin Problem If all knowledge is encoded, then the first code must have come from: chance (accidental experience), or choice (intentional exploration) But whiche...
