Experience Domain Controls

Frameworks in the Spiral Complex
Mental Stabilization Methods (PH'4)
These were initially described in Ch. 7 of Working with Values and then updated and elaborated in the Experience & the Self Satellite.
Strengthening the Sense of Self (PH'4C)
This is posted in detail in the Sense of Self section of the Experience & the Self Satellite.
Determinants of Individuality (PH'4CK)
Not posted, but an analysis with a focus on the relevant psychosocial pressures is provided here in the Root Hierarchy Projection section.
The proposed Tree appears as follows:
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Interconnection amongst Stage features of the Sense of Self Spiral can be expxlained in 5 stages:
(a) shows the self-definition to promote well-being level-by-level
(b) shows 3-L crossing ensuring personal life is built on relationships;
(c) shows 2-L crossing that grounds a person in the group
(d) shows 1-L crossing for an individual to impact through interactions
(d) shows how impact requires resolution of person-group conflicts.
Sustaining Well-Being (PH'4CsH)
See initial thoughts in the diagrams below.


Adaptation of a Self (PH'4CsHK)
See initial speculations below.
Additional details related to subsequent theoretical developments are provided within the Framework Naming section of the Architecture Room.
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Frameworks in the Tertiary Hierarchy
Natural Moral Institutions (PH"4)
See a full account with Tables in Ch. 7 of Working with Values.
The Nation & its Culture (PH"4K)
The State and its ruling regime .
that people adhere to and identify with are properties of society. Taken together, they determine the nature of a nation and its culture. These institutions are central to the legitimacy of aThe various institutions evidently influence each other and so a Tree pattern can be developed as shown below.
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Originally posted: 28 Jan 2024. Last Updated: 23 May 2025.