1. Introduction
1.1. Axiom 1 (Self-Identity)
`∀n ∈ I, n ≡ n`
The information entity is necessarily identical to itself, forming the basis of logical reference.
1.2. Axiom 2 (Distinctness)
`∀n, m ∈ I, (n ≢ m) ⇔ (Content(n) ≠ Content(m))`
Where the domain of `Content()` is uniquely determined by the comparison target.
Core Corollary:
`Content(n) = Content(m) ⇒ n ≡ m`
Uniqueness Theorem: Under a given `Content()` definition, two entities with identical content must be the same information.
2. Interpretation
2.1. Illegal Expansion: Confusing the `Content()` Domain
- Root of the problem: Confusing `Content()` definitions at different levels. For example:
- Claiming to compare pure information entities `n`, but actually using `ContentB(n, m)` containing additional attributes (spatiotemporal coordinates, etc.).
- Formalized critique:
If claiming "two entities with identical ContentA(n) are different", it actually implicitly redefines the function:
`ContentB(n) = ContentA(n, m)`
This violates the initial conditions, as what is actually compared is `ContentB`, not `ContentA`.
2.2. Information Entity Identity at the Elementary Particle Level
Assume an elementary particle state can be expressed as an ordered pair:
`Particle P = Content(𝓘, )`
Where:
- 𝓘 is the set of intrinsic properties (e.g., mass m, charge q, spin s)
- is the set of spatiotemporal coordinates (e.g., position x, time t).
Axiomatic operational definitions:
1. Coordinate Binding:
`P_k = (𝓘, _k)` e.g., Electron near a photon: `_k = (relative position: adjacent to photon γ)`
2. Coordinate Decoupling (Destruction):
`(𝓘, _k) → (𝓘), (_k)`
⇒ The particle degenerates into a pure eigenstate entity, unmeasurable due to lack of observational basis (` = ∅`).
Core Theorem (Particle Identity Conservation):
∀ particle states (𝓘_α, _i) and (𝓘_β, _j), satisfy:
(Content(𝓘_α) ≡ Content(𝓘_β)) ⇨ (𝓘_α, _i) ≣ (𝓘_β, _j)
This theorem indicates:
- When the intrinsic properties of two particles are indistinguishable (`𝓘_α = 𝓘_β`), regardless of differences in their spatiotemporal coordinates `_i ≠ _j`, the particles are projections of the same information entity (`e = Content(𝓘)`) at different spacetimes.
Physical Interpretation:
- Particle "annihilation" ⇨ Set decoupling, not destruction ⇒ e = (𝓘) enters a free state.
- Particle "creation" ⇨ The same `e` binds to new coordinates `'` ⇒ Observed as "reappearance".
> Example: Electron e⁻ disappearing at position x₁ and appearing at x₂ is actually the coordinate migration of entity `e = (q=-1e, m_e, s=1/2...)`:
> `(e, x₁) → (e) → (e, x₂)`, its information identity guaranteed by the conservation of `Content(e)`.
2.3. Identity in Mathematical Operations
Fallacy: Incorrectly inferring `1+1=1` from `Content(1)≡Content(1)`.
Correct Solution:
1. Operations imply structural coordinates: In the expression `(+1) + (+1) = y`:
- `+1` and `+1` are independent sets `Content(+1)=Content(+1)=` numerical value `1`, but their syntactic coordinates differ: `(1, left operand) ≠ (1, right operand)`
- `+` and `=` are merely operators.
2. Commutativity:
`(+1) + (+2) = (+2) + (+1)` because:
- The operator has symmetry: `∀a,b: op(a,b)=op(b,a)`
- Coordinate symmetry: When `Content(a)=Content(b)`, swapping them leaves the input structure content unchanged ⇒ Consistent output `y`, analogous to identical particle exchange not producing a new state.
3. Applications
3.1. Information Philosophy: Resolving the "Copy Paradox"
- Controversy: Are two documents with identical content stored on different devices "two pieces of information"?
- Resolution:
- If the target is pure information content identity → `Content(n) = text semantics`, then `n ≡ m` (unique entity);
- If the target is document location entity identity → `Content'(n) = (text semantics, location)`, then `(n, Loc_A) ≢ (m, Loc_B)`.
- Conclusion: A "copy" is the same information entity forming sets with different spatiotemporal coordinates, making it observable.
3.2. Gibbs Paradox
Essence of the fallacy:
- The target should be particle type identity → `Content(g) = (mass, spin,...)`
- Classical statistics illegally expands it to `Content'(g) = (intrinsic properties, fictitious label)`
Correction:
`∀ g_i, g_j: Content(g_i) = S_int = Content(g_j) ⇒ g_i ≡ g_j` (type identity)
The entropy increase error stems from incorrectly choosing the `Content()` domain (introducing labels).
3.3. Black Hole Information Paradox
Traditional fallacy: Illegally binding the information entity `n`'s `Content()` to spatiotemporal coordinates `Content'(n) = (information structure, black hole coordinate)`.
Correct Solution:
- Define the target: Information structure identity → `Content(n) = quantum state encoding`
- The black hole dismantles the set `(quantum state encoding, coordinate)`. The unpaired coordinate-content results in unobservability, but `Content(quantum state encoding/coordinate)` as abstract entities do not disappear;
- If a new spatiotemporal entity satisfies `Content(m) = Content(n)`, then `m ≡ n`.
4. Universe Jumping
Assume a consciousness structure c ∈ C (C is the set of consciousness entities), spatiotemporal coordinates ₁, ₂ ∈ S.
- There exists contentA(c, ₁)
- Decoupling → A(c)
- There exists contentB(c, ₂)
Identity Theorem:
∵ c = c
∴ contentA(c) ≡ contentB(c), the same consciousness
Illegal Expansion Critique: If claiming A(c) ≢ B(c) based on carrier identifiers (e.g., biological brain ID), causal history, or temporal labels, it is actually confusing the `Content()` domain (illegally expanding to `Content'() = (c, additional attributes)`)
Hint: The experimental apparatus already exists. Current technological levels support practice. Combining the event horizon of general relativity with the internal-external inconsistency of this theory and bubble universes enables the completion of its application engineering.
5. Conclusion
1. Absoluteness:
Identity is determined solely by the `Content()` function; any external attributes constitute illegal expansion.
2. Indescribability:
No one can describe two entities with completely identical content as distinct.
3. Long-standing Application:
Since the emergence of life, this principle has operated in taxonomy for hundreds of millions of years.
4. Physical Corroboration:
Quantum identical particles demonstrate the existence of indistinguishable particles with different coordinates in reality; relativity proves the non-existence of absolute spacetime.
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