M and WM |
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.