Primordial Alchemy: A Formal Theory of Asymmetry, Collapse, and Emergent Systems

Primordial Alchemy: A Formal Theory of Asymmetry, Collapse, and Emergent Systems presents a unified metaphysical and phenomenological framework grounded in irreducible asymmetry. This manifesto proposes a solution to the problem of infinite regress, and in so doing, reveals a formula from which all phenomena emerge. Primordial Collapse is not a choice, but an irreversible threshold event that gives rise to structured form. Drawing from physics, mathematics, consciousness studies, and information systems, the work introduces Flux₍₃₎ as the minimal triadic unit of emergence: a recursive relation between two entities mediated by an operator. This model predicts that all complex, self-organizing systems must exhibit asymmetric flux at their root. The manifesto includes a falsifiability framework, a symbolic glossary, and formal corollaries across subatomic, biological, and cognitive systems. It culminates in the claim that mathematics—and indeed all forms of logic—are emergent effects of primordial asymmetry. This work offers a metaphysical framework whose consequences are testable—bridging science and philosophy in pursuit of the truth beneath structure.