Kernel Elements

Special Cells

Below is the Primary Hierarchies matrix of function-based names laid out as usual with L1 at the bottom and L7 at the top. The cells that are outlined are those elements whose necessary Root function is identical to the function of its own Primary Hierarchy i.e. the form of action dependent on action, the form of inquiry dependent on inquiry ... through to the form of willingness dependent on willingness.

These 7 cells would seem to be special because:

1. across Primary Hierarchies: they naturally engage with all other functions by definition, and do so with some sort of primacy that goes beyond conventional resonance.
2. within the Primary Hierarchy: they have a particular power, epitomizing the framework and possibly serving as the "anchoring" or "launching level" for that framework.

I propose to call these: «kernel» elements. The above propositions urgently need further elucidation, clarification and validation.

As shown in the above matrix, the 7 kernels are:

• make a movement
• define a concept
• determine an improvement
• embrace an idea
• agree a name
• adhere to a value system
• extend your trust.

Kernel Phenomena

For PH-L1s:

The kernel here is making a bodily movement—this is the action element that needs action.

Although all PH-L1 elements require action-RL1 elements generally, each absolutely requires physical body movement-PH1L1.

i.e. collecting data (PH2), introducing a variation (PH3), enabling sensations (PH4) , producing stimuli (PH5), pursuing a tactical objective (PH6), and repeating trying (PH7), all require making a movement.

Note that the reverse may apply, but not generally or necessarily e.g. you can move without necessarily trying or collecting data.

For PH-L2s:

The kernel here is defining concepts—the inquiry element that needs inquiry.

Although all PH-L2 elements require inquiry-RL2 generally, each absolutely requires definition of concepts-PH2L2.

i.e. following a procedure (PH1), specifying alterations (PH3), focusing images (PH4), establishing signals (PH5), setting strategic objectives (PH6), and questioning beliefs (PH7), all require defined concepts.

Note that the reverse may apply, but not generally or necessarily e.g. you can define a concept without necessarily establishing a signal, or setting strategic objectives.

For PH-L3s:

The kernel here is determining improvements—the change element that needs change.

Although all PH-L3 elements require change-RL3 generally, each absolutely requires improvement-PH3L3.

i.e. using techniques (PH1), arranging comparisons (PH2), containing emotions (PH4), interpreting significance (PH5), installing priorities (PH6), and enabling seeing (PH7), all require determining improvement.

Note that the reverse may apply, but not generally or necessarily e.g. you can determine improvement without necessarily imposing priorities or arranging comparisons.

For PH-L4s:

The kernel here is embracing ideas—the experience element that needs experience.

Although all PH-L4 elements require experience-RL4 generally, each absolutely depends on ideas-PH4L4.

i.e. deploying a repertoire (PH1), conforming to measurement (PH2), maintaining a stable state (PH3), appreciating a symbol (PH5), owning a principal object (PH6), and welcoming participation (PH7), all require embracing ideas.

Note that the reverse may apply, but not generally or necessarily e.g. you can embrace ideas without owning a principal object or maintaining stability.

For PH-L5s:

The kernel here is agreeing names—the communication element that needs communication.

Although all PH-L5 elements require communication-RL5 generally, they absolutely depend on discriminating and agreeing names-PH5L5.

i.e. devising interventions (PH1), constructing relations (PH2), structuring managing (PH3), developing intuitions (PH4), sharing social values (PH6), and tolerating risks (PH7), all depend on agreeing names.

Note that the reverse may apply, but not generally or necessarily e.g. you can agree a name without sharing social values or risking.

For PH-L6s:

The kernel here is adhering to value systems—the purpose element that needs purpose.

Although all PH-L6 elements require purpose-RL6 generally, each absolutely depends on adhering to a value system-PH6L6.

i.e. determining choices (PH1), justifying judgements (PH2), standardizing representations (PH3), integrating identifications (PH4), assigning meanings (PH5), and valuing learning (PH7), all involve adhering to a value system (even if implicitly).

Note that the reverse may apply, but not generally or necessarily e.g. you can adhere to a value system without learning or justifying a judgement.

For PH-L7s:

The kernel here is extending trust—the willingness element that needs willingness.

Although all PH-L7 elements require willingness-RL7 generally, each absolutely depends on trusting-PH7L7.

i.e. allowing spontaneity (PH1), releasing wonder (PH2), envisaging transformation (PH3), activating imagination (PH4), sustaining openness(PH5) and activating ultimate values (PH6), all depend on extending trust.

Note that the reverse may apply, but not generally or necessarily e.g. you can extend trust without envisaging a transformation or allowing spontaneity.

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• Consider the biological implications.
• Then entertain conjectures and speculations in relation to instinctual pressures.

Initially posted: 2-Aug-2013. Last updated 2-Jan-2023.