Preface
The Hierarchy of Reality
Environment and rules definition
The universe unfolds as a vast, self-organizing hierarchy that spans over 40 orders of magnitude—from the sub-Planckian scale to the farthest edges of the cosmos. This layered structure reveals how simple, fundamental laws give rise to increasingly complex emergent phenomena, shaping everything from quantum fields to ecosystems and galaxies.
From Quantum to Cosmic Scales (1D–27D)
1D. Strings & Quantum Gravity
Scale: Planck length (~10⁻³⁵ m)
Components: Vibrating strings, branes, quantum foam
Governance: Quantum gravity; string vibrations define particle properties
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