Control Systems Self:

The 7PartSelf model encompasses three distinct Control Systems that play vital roles in managing the different aspects of the human Self. Each Control System influences specific parts of the Self, contributing to the overall harmony and functionality of identity and behavior. Here is an in-depth description of these Control Systems:

1. Quasi-Singularities of Self

Description

The Quasi-Singularities of Self represent states of being that border on the edge of singularity, embodying a blend of unity and multiplicity. These states are characterized by high levels of integration and coordination among different aspects of the Self, enabling complex, coherent experiences and actions.

Function

• Integration: Facilitates the seamless merging of different parts of the Self, allowing for a unified consciousness and identity.

• Simulation and Meaning-Making: Enhances the ability to simulate scenarios, make sense of experiences, and derive meaning from both personal and collective symbols and dreams.

• Hyperbit Compute: Utilizes advanced computational mechanisms to process vast amounts of information, bridging the gap between conscious and unconscious processes.

Role in Self

• Central Organizing Locus: Serves as the core around which consciousness and identity revolve, balancing and integrating all parts of the Self.

• Connection to Collective Dreams: Provides access to collective symbols and archetypes, fostering a connection between individual and collective unconscious realms.

Parts Governed

• Fulcrum of Identity: Central hub for identity and consciousness.

• Somnium Nexu (Dream Connection): Links personal and collective dreamscapes.

2. Domains of Influence (D.o.I.)

Description

The Domains of Influence encompass the areas of life and experience where specific parts of the Self exert their control and impact. These domains are defined by the nature of stimuli and responses that each part manages, whether internal, external, or sensory-based.

Function

• Adaptive Response: Adjusts and adapts to various stimuli from both the internal and external environments.

• Historical Storage: Maintains records of past experiences and evolutionary adaptations, informing present and future responses.

Role in Self

• Sensory Processing: Manages the intake and interpretation of sensory information from the outer world.

• Neurological Functioning: Oversees the internal workings of the brain and nervous system, ensuring efficient and adaptive responses to stimuli.

Parts Governed

• Hic Sum (Here I Am): Deals with the purely neurological realm and inner workings.

• Fit Mihi (It Happens to Me): Processes sensory input from the outer world.

3. Locus of Control (L.o.C.)

Description

The Locus of Control refers to the perceived source of control over events and outcomes in one’s life. It can be internal, where individuals feel they have personal control over their experiences, or external, where they perceive external forces as having control.

Function

• Stability and Predictability: Triage internal stimuli to maintain stability and predictability within the Self.

• Survival and Protection: Triage external stimuli to ensure survival and protection from threats.

Role in Self

• Behavioral Actualization: Drives the observable behaviors and actions that actualize the Self’s development and interaction with others.

• Discriminatory Boundaries: Establishes boundaries for internal and external stimuli, ensuring appropriate responses and adaptations.

Parts Governed

• Internal Stimulus: Manages internal discriminatory boundaries and stability.

• External Stimulus: Oversees external discriminatory boundaries and survival.

• Ecce Me (Behold Me): Actualizes behavior and development of the Self and others.

Summary

• Quasi-Singularities of Self: Integrates the Self around consciousness and identity, facilitating simulation and meaning-making.

• Domains of Influence: Manages sensory and neurological functions, ensuring adaptive responses to internal and external stimuli.

• Locus of Control: Determines the source of control over experiences, driving behavioral actualization and maintaining boundaries for stability and survival.

These Control Systems work together to ensure the cohesion and functionality of the 7PartSelf, supporting a comprehensive and adaptive human identity and behavior.