The Fractal Recursive Loop Theory of the Universe; A Philosophical Framework for Consciousness, Identity, and Reality

What if reality is not composed of things, but of loops? The Fractal Recursive Loop Theory of the Universe (FRLTU) proposes a process-first ontology in which recursion—not matter, mind, information, or even causality—is the fundamental engine of existence. Unlike traditional metaphysical frameworks that require a first cause or ungrounded substance, FRLTU begins with recursion precisely because it is the only known process that explains itself without appealing to an external origin. Causality, when pushed to its limit, demands a privileged beginning—an ontological dead-end. Recursion, by contrast, loops back on itself, offering continuity, self-generation, and internal coherence.