HC.7 — Locality of Access
IRON CHAIN POSITION: 59 of 67 This axiom defines the spatial and informational limits of the finite observer.
Ring 2 — Canonical Grounding
- TH Consciousness Integrated Information Theory (Tononi)
- Global Consciousness Project
- Integrated Information Theory (Tononi)
Ring 3 — Framework Connections
Formal Statement
Creaturely consciousness has local access to information; it cannot intrinsically perceive or act upon all states of the field simultaneously.
Type Classification
🔴 Constraint — It ensures that finite observers are anchored in a specific frame of reference (L7).
The “Perspective” Requirement
If consciousness were non-local and infinite, “space” and “distance” would be meaningless. Our local access is what creates the necessity of Relativity—we must move through the field to gain new information.
- Omnipresence (GI.3): Non-local, universal access.
- Human Locality (HC.7): Frame-dependent, local access.
χ-Mapping: The $d_i$ term in the Faith Network (R3.2) measures our “distance” from the center of Logos alignment. Our locality means we must actively align ourselves to close this distance.
Defeat Conditions
This axiom fails if:
- A human observer demonstrates direct, non-local access to all universal information
- e.g., verified “Remote Viewing” that is consistently 100% accurate across all space/time without limitation.
Connection to Physics
| Concept | Theophysics Reading |
|---|---|
| Special Relativity | Frame dependence is the result of local informational access. |
| Speed of Light | The universal data transfer limit for local systems. |
| Locality Principle | Physical interactions require proximity in spacetime. |
The Logic Chain
- Finite Bandwidth (HC.6)
- Locality of Access (HC.7) (this axiom)
- Local access leads to focused attention.
- Intentionality (HC.8)
Canonical Hub: CANONICAL_INDEX