Appendix 2: The table of M and W
| Â |
M |
W |
| Kantian equivalent |
World as we perceive it |
World as it is |
| Characteristic |
Fragmented |
Unified * |
| Mode of perception |
Dogmatic |
Empirical |
| Defined by |
Causality |
Entropy |
| Time structure |
Chain |
Graph |
M is unified in a sense, as it obeys common principles. However, W is unified on a much deeper level—where chaos and lack of structure make everything interconnected. Meanwhile, our mental world (M) is fragmented, allowing us to isolate and view specific parts independently.