The Manifesto of Relational Physics

The Relational Physics Manifesto introduces a new ontological framework for understanding physical reality by replacing object‑based metaphysics with a structure‑first, continuity‑driven model of existence. It argues that the fundamental constituents of the universe are not particles or fields, but relational configurations shaped by continuity, identity, collapse, and curvature. The manifesto outlines how classical and quantum phenomena emerge from these structural primitives, critiques the limitations of object ontology, and proposes a unified relational manifold as the foundation for future theoretical development. Positioned at the intersection of physics and metaphysics, the manifesto serves as a conceptual declaration of a new direction for foundational research, offering a coherent structural alternative to traditional assumptions while inviting further mathematical formalization.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Published
2026-09-29
DOI
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23046683
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Quantum Mechanics and Applications
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The Manifesto of Relational Physics

Denis Bailey
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Quantum Mechanics and Applications
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The Manifesto of Relational Physics

Denis Bailey
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Abstract

The Relational Physics Manifesto introduces a new ontological framework for understanding physical reality by replacing object‑based metaphysics with a structure‑first, continuity‑driven model of existence. It argues that the fundamental constituents of the universe are not particles or fields, but relational configurations shaped by continuity, identity, collapse, and curvature. The manifesto outlines how classical and quantum phenomena emerge from these structural primitives, critiques the limitations of object ontology, and proposes a unified relational manifold as the foundation for future theoretical development. Positioned at the intersection of physics and metaphysics, the manifesto serves as a conceptual declaration of a new direction for foundational research, offering a coherent structural alternative to traditional assumptions while inviting further mathematical formalization.

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Quantum Mechanics and Applications
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