The Isomorphic Matrix
5 Operations × 5 Registers = 25 Fundamental Gestures
I. Ignition
The Threshold
The Threshold
II. Engine
The Tension
The Tension
III. Valve
The Discharge
The Discharge
IV. Brake
Stabilization
Stabilization
V. Trace
Sedimentation
Sedimentation
Physics
01
Metastability
Supercooling & Symmetry Breaking
06
The Gradient
Potential Difference
11
Phase Transition
Boiling & Latent Heat
16
Stationary Regime
The Vortex (Bernoulli)
21
Hysteresis
Remanence & Material Memory
Living
02
Irritability
The Membrane & Sensitivity
07
The Pump
Metabolic Cost (ATP)
12
Clearance
Systole/Diastole
17
Habit
Myelination & Erosion
22
Habitus
Incorporation (The Callus)
Psyche
03
Curiosity
Friction & The Grip
08
Anxiety
The Loop (Larsen Effect)
13
Play
Catharsis & Loose Gear
18
Style
Inhibition & The Veto
23
Confidence
Lithification (Time Hardened)
Technique
04
The Switch
Amplification & Trigger
09
Acceleration
Turgescence & Hydraulics
14
Frugality
Clipping & Signal/Noise
19
The Black Box
The Interface & Repair
24
The Object
Exosomatization & Witness
Politics
05
The Scandal
Avalanche & Criticality
10
The Rule
Work Hardening (Rigidity)
15
Secession
The Fuse (Bartleby)
20
Institution
Damping (Silentbloc)
25
The Commons
The Cairn & Custom
I. IGNITION The Threshold
Physics
Metastability
Supercooling & Symmetry Breaking
Living
Irritability
The Membrane & Sensitivity
Psyche
Curiosity
Friction & The Grip
Tech
The Switch
Amplification & Trigger
Politics
The Scandal
Avalanche & Criticality
II. ENGINE The Tension
Physics
The Gradient
Potential Difference
Living
The Pump
Metabolic Cost (ATP)
Psyche
Anxiety
The Loop (Larsen)
Tech
Acceleration
Turgescence & Hydraulics
Politics
The Rule
Work Hardening (Rigidity)
III. VALVE The Discharge
Physics
Phase Transition
Boiling & Latent Heat
Living
Clearance
Systole/Diastole & Washing
Psyche
Play
Catharsis & Loose Gear
Tech
Frugality
Clipping & Signal/Noise
Politics
Secession
The Fuse (Bartleby)