The objective of this research was to define the unified field of physics using a unicist epistemological approach. The confirmation in 2012 of the functionality of the Higgs boson opened a new stage in physics and established the conditions to define the unified field of the microcosm and macrocosm. The integration of the unified field in physics does not refute the mathematics of the operational solutions already developed. It establishes a superior layer that manages the functionalist principles and unicist binary actions that define the functionality underlying operationality and uses fuzzy set mathematics to measure results.

This required accepting two facts:

1. A unified field of different operations can only address functionality and not operationality — in this case, in the field of physics.
2. Gravity and the Higgs boson are homologous — one in the field of the macrocosm and the other in the field of the microcosm.

This research, which began in 2020, was led by Peter Belohlavek, the creator of the unicist functionalist approach to science, which is a pragmatic, structural, and functionalist method for addressing the root causes of adaptive systems and environments.

This work includes three key innovations:

1. The use of the functionalist approach to science, which addresses causality based on functionalist principles and unicist binary actions to define the functionality of physics.
2. The actions of the forces in the unified field of physics never act alone; they work in pairs of two synchronized binary actions based on a double dialectical approach, where the first action opens possibilities, and the reaction it produces is addressed by the second action to ensure results without generating further reactions
3. The assumption that the functionality of gravity and the Higgs boson are equivalent, one operating in the macrocosm and the other in the microcosm.

The Higgs Boson Confirmed in 2012 established the Unified Field of Physics.

Physics traditionally recognizes four fundamental forces — electromagnetism, the strong nuclear force, the weak nuclear force, and gravity. However, the Higgs boson should be recognized as a fifth force because it defines the mechanism through which particles acquire mass, which directly influences inertia and motion at the quantum level. This makes the Higgs boson functionally equivalent to gravity at the quantum scale.

These five forces represent the unicist binary actions of the functionalist principle of physics:

• Electromagnetism defines the interaction between charged particles.
• Strong nuclear force binds protons and neutrons within atomic nuclei.
• Weak nuclear force governs flavor change and particle transformation.
• Gravity defines mass response and spacetime curvature at the cosmic scale or the Higgs boson defines mass generation and quantum-scale inertia.

The Higgs boson and gravity are functionally equivalent but operationally distinct. The Higgs field defines how mass emerges at the quantum level, while gravity defines how mass shapes spacetime at the cosmic level. This structural complementarity reflects a deeper functional unity: the Higgs boson creates mass, and gravity organizes it.

Together, these five forces define the unified field that governs the interaction between the microcosm and the macrocosm. At the functionalist level, they form a single adaptive system where mass, inertia, and time are regulated through symmetry breaking and energy conservation. The weak and electromagnetic forces drive quantum-scale transformation, while the strong force and gravity stabilize cosmic-scale structure. The Higgs boson integrates quantum identity with gravitational interaction, creating a coherent and self-regulating physical universe.

This redefinition of the forces of physics provides a functionalist framework where creation and stability are managed through binary actions at both the quantum and cosmic levels — revealing the true nature of the unified field.

The Triadic Structure of Physics in the Unicist Framework

The unicist framework suggests that the universe operates through a triadic structure, a concept aligning with the principles of the Unicist Functionalist Approach. This structure integrates the active function, energy conservation function, and purpose, creating a dynamic equilibrium that dictates the adaptive nature of systems.

The active function is the component that drives transformation and change. It acts as the catalyst of the energy conservation function in the system, increasing entropy and stimulating reactions within the environment, fostering dynamism and adaptability. This function is crucial as it expands possibilities, introducing variability necessary for evolution and adaptation.

The energy conservation function ensures system results, stability, and order. It counterbalances the active function by working to reduce entropy, conserving energy, and stabilizing the system. This component preserves the system’s integrity, ensuring that changes lead to coherent and sustainable outcomes.

Purpose establishes the overall adaptive equilibrium, harmonizing the reactions initiated by the active function with the stabilizing influences of the energy conservation function. It acts as a guiding force, ensuring that the system’s dynamic changes coherently align with its intrinsic objectives.

In this framework, synchronized unicist binary actions are essential as they seamlessly integrate the active function with the purpose on the one hand and the energy conservation function with the purpose on the other hand. 

Two Pairs of Unicist Binary Actions in Physics

The unicist framework presents an understanding of the universe through two sets of complementary binary action pairs, functioning at both the quantum and macroscopic scales. These pairs delineate the structure and evolution of atomic and cosmic systems, reflecting the Unicist Functionalist Principles.

1. Active Function of Physics:

This pair, driven by electromagnetism and the strong nuclear force, manages the formation and stability of atomic and molecular structures. Electromagnetism acts as the active function, promoting dynamic bonds, chemical interactions, and the structure of atoms. It enables the establishment of interactions and variety at an atomic level through actions such as light-based interactions and bonding processes.

Conversely, the strong nuclear force fulfills the energy conservation function by maintaining nuclear integrity. It holds protons and neutrons together, ensuring that nuclei remain cohesive despite the dynamic interactions facilitated by electromagnetism. This creates a stable structure for new atoms, reinforcing coherence at the nuclear scale.

2. Energy Conservation Function of Physics:

This pair, involving the weak force and gravity/Higgs boson, orchestrates the dynamic creation and transformation of particles and spacetime structures. The weak force, serving as the active function, drives entropy generation through particle decay and flavor change, introducing critical variability and complexity at the microscopic level.

The energy conservation function involves gravity and the Higgs boson, which translate this complexity into tangible spacetime structures. The Higgs bossom conceptually parallels gravity at the quantum level by defining mass and inertia relationships. These forces endow the universe with directionality, facilitating its evolution by stabilizing and structuring resulting variations.

Through these binary action pairs, the unicist approach articulates a coherent system for understanding how the universe evolves and maintains stable structures across scales. The dynamic interplay of these forces, structured within the unicist functionalist framework, provides a comprehensive lens that emphasizes the importance of adaptability, integration, and stability within the cosmos. By applying this model, one can see the universe not as a collection of isolated phenomena but as an interconnected, adaptive whole.

How the Binary Structure Manages Physics

In the unicist framework, understanding physics necessitates viewing the underlying mechanics through binary structures. These structures operate at distinct yet interconnected levels, influencing the formation, stability, and evolution of matter and the universe.

Binary Pair 1 (Electromagnetism + Strong Force): Structural Driver

This pair underscores the micro-level integrity of matter. Electromagnetism acts as the active function, enabling the dynamic formation of atoms and molecules through creating chemical bonds and atomic structures. The strong nuclear force, as the energy conservation function, ensures that atomic nuclei remain stable despite their inherent energy interactions. Together, they provide the structural framework needed for matter’s internal coherence.

For instance, the strong force binds protons and neutrons into a nucleus, around which electrons orbit due to electromagnetic interactions. This interplay allows chemical bonds to form, leading to complex molecular structures that facilitate life’s emergence. The stability of the nucleus and the dynamic interactions between electrons and atoms exemplify matter’s triadic structure in the unicist ontogenetic logic.

Binary Pair 2 (Weak Force + Gravity/Higgs Boson): Energy Conservation Driver

Focusing on macro-level processes, this pair shapes the universe’s evolutionary trajectory. The weak force functions as the active mechanism, introducing entropy and variant particles through decay processes. Entropy-driven transformations increase variability and create potential for evolutionary change.

Gravity and the Higgs boson fulfill the energy conservation function by integrating these particles into larger structures. Gravity consolidates mass, enabling stellar formations and large cosmic structures, while the Higgs boson gives particles mass, contextualizing their interactions on a quantum level. This interaction pathway exemplifies the cosmic evolution cycle: a neutron decays, forming new matter; gravity condenses this matter into stars, igniting fusion, forming heavier elements, and eventually releasing particles upon stellar death, perpetuating formation processes.

These binary actions, reflecting the principles of the unicist functionalist approach, highlight the synergy between change and stability. Electromagnetism with the strong force maintains micro-level integrity, while the weak force with gravity/Higgs boson guides micro/macro-level evolution, ensuring a coherent balance and adaptability across the universe’s hierarchical structures.

Implications of the Unicist Model in Understanding Physics

The unicist model presents a comprehensive framework for understanding the dynamics of the universe by accounting for all four fundamental forces through complementary binary actions. These forces operate as active-conserving binary actions that drive and stabilize change, ensuring completeness and coherence in the underlying processes governing both quantum and cosmic scales.

Completeness is achieved as the model integrates the weak force, gravity / Higgs boson, electromagnetism, and the strong nuclear force. Each fundamental force is seen in a dual role, providing both initiation and stabilization within their respective domains. 

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