Level of "Cosmic" Integration

The state of things on Earth

1. Total Violence - I will kill you (and take your means of production).

This is the natural state of things in nature - the Tribal system. Our Tribal system was of course more developed and more diverse but at the model level, this is it. Two groups of people met and the chance of total violence was determined by their level of familiarity and ability to communicate and find a compromise.

This stage lasted for tens of millions of years (at least, and is still there for non-humans). It is still interwoven into our lives in many societies (along with more advanced forms of existence).

Update 6/22 For the largest part of this period, humanity and its predecessors were in a physical animal state. In the later stages (arguably between 3 million and up to ~200,000 years ago) humanity was in a physical semi-animal state. Subsequently, anatomically modern humans evolved but our thinking remained deeply tied to nature, and the thinking was still stuck mostly in a naturalistic/animalistic frame of reference (as we now know at least to the time of Göbekli Tepe), lasting to at least 10,000 years ago. Naturalistic and animalistic cultural elements and thinking/ideology are still present everywhere in the world but are much more pronounced in regions like Africa, North American reservations (and presumably in other parts of the Americas), and the Eurasian Northeast. Per the MTABS model this lasted from ~700,000 to ~700 BCE (and was augmented with later stages at ~70,000 and ~7,000 BCE).

2. Systemized Violence - I will own you (and use you as a means of production).

Of course, we know that there were slave warriors and even slave armies but for the sake of the model, the idea is that Slavery deprived individuals of their rights, forced them to work, but kept them alive in exchange (if they obediently followed orders).

This stage lasted for (arguably tens of) thousands of years and was only finally officially dismantled in the 20th century. It is still unofficially present in at least some parts of the world.

Update 6/22 Human slavery on our planet is traceable to 11,000 years ago (at least). During this period the mental matrix of the society was keeping the (increasingly larger portions of the) population in a semi-animal state, where they were owned by either a government or private parties. Per the MTABS model, this period lasted from ~70,000 years ago to (arguably and with variations between regions) ~70 years ago, with regional variation of late 19th to mid 20th century, at the end of the institutionalized practice of slavery in the USA, serfdom Russian Empire and until unyielding, total enforcement of no slavery in China by CCP, where Slavery and Feudalism overlapped for thousands of years.

3. Open Threat of Violence - I will kill you if (you don't give me your means of production).

For most of the people in it, Feudalism meant working someone else's land and keeping the excess that wasn't taken away from you (while also not being able to leave the land you worked). For the sake of the model, this also meant that you didn't have to fight when the wars were fought (leaving that to the free men) freeing you from the high chance of premature death, as long as you followed the rules imposed on you.

This stage lasted for (a) thousand(s) years (depending on where in the world you were). Quite a bit of the World unofficially continues to live by the rule of the open threat of violence, even if the economic system is no longer tied to the land.

Updated: 6/22, 1/17/2025, 2/1/2025 Feudalism has been in our society starting probably 7,000 years ago (since we've been growing crops and protecting the land on which we grew them, especially in the more civilized regions, likely evolved with some level of external help). The system of Feudalism is more clearly human but physically tying humans to territory kept them in a Semi-Animal Mental and even more so Spiritual state. In Europe, this was clearly defined with pre-reform Christianity and its nomenclature. The shift to political fragmentation and overarching spiritual control marks the references to this (regionally widely differing) period.

4. Hidden Threat of Violence - I will fire you if (whatever).

Much of the world is now living in some version of this system (often interwoven with the previous systems). This is an unnatural stage as the presence of violence takes a hard-to-determine but repulsive form that demotivates people - most people (still) don't like their jobs (and the environments they work in). But much more importantly there is no more systematic "I will kill you if". But at least in some parts of the world workplaces are progressing to motivate people by how they change the world for the better and not by "I will fire you if".

This stage lasted for hundreds of years in some parts of the world and was largely skipped by most of the world (at least in its pure form) which had a higher proportion of tribal and feudal elements.

Update 6/22 Focus away from land-based wealth to capital-based wealth is logically the final step of mental externalization of means of production away from humans (just as Fedualism presumably was on the physical level). Due to the (gradually reducing) focus on capital building and not (yet) on the (gradually increasing, with some spiraling perturbations and regional variations) welfare of the members of society, the system is keeping us in a spiritual semi-animal state. The time period (per MTABS model) is roughly from 700 years ago to the present.

5. No Threat of Violence - We hope you join us because ...

We are now on the verge of this stage, to be brought about by nuclear fusion and robotization, which will increase productivity (eventually by an order of magnitude and more). People will still work of course, but they won't (eventually) do so to make a basic living but instead will do so to help people around them (and the greater world).

Based on the assumption that the trend inverts (like an hourglass) this stage will last for (a) thousand(s of) years.

Updates 6/22, 1/17/2025 Having lived in an anti-capitalist society that attempted to build the heavens-rebellious state of juvenile Communism, with Socialist designs (and council democracy) but lacking implementation due to heavy Feudal influence and the associated imperial thinking (in partial defense, it be said that it was forced on the society at least to preserve its statehood against foreign aggression, which was also the cause of excessive centralization) I know what it felt like not to be seen a "dollar sign". Thus, it can be abstracted away that starting with the upcoming early version of "Social"ism/"Human"ism we will finally start to achieve the spiritual human state, thus completing the triad of physical, mental, and spiritual humanhood. Likely the following advancements will deal with us helping other intelligent species achieve the same. Eventually these advancements will help all of the inhabitants of the greater Solar System achieve inter-planetary No Threat of Violence. Per MTABS model this period began to manifest itself after the end of Systemized Violence (with post WWII global social changes) and will last on Earth until ~70,000 years from now (when we conclude dry-surface inter-governmental violent conflict on Earth).

6. No Violence - No one will kill you or hurt you (in any way, guaranteed, no matter who you are or where you are). This is of course within the bounds of dry surface of our planet, which by then will no longer be politically divided.

This is the state we've all been dreaming of for a very long time but we have a long way to go before we can truly get there.

By the hourglass principle, per the MTABS model this stage will last from Phase 5 (~70,000 years from now) and through Phase 7 and possibly beyond. Though by that time it will likely be largely up to us to directly (but with respect for time) evolve the course of events and determine the vector of the advancement of our biological progress.

7. Unknown

It can only be speculated that beyond violence humanity will be faced with the ultimate question of mortals - Death. Thus a similar (in Mental and Physical plains) progression can be built for phases 8 and beyond. In either case, as far as we know Mohammad was the only person to walk in and out of heaven ...

State of Being hypothesis

Subconscious or conscious thinking or feeling about/during an interaction with a (perceived as) potentially dangerous (or enforcing obedience) member of its species:

Based on the above assumption here is a hypothesis of the Mental and Spiritual state according to the social system (as defined by the presence of violence):

Update 8/23/2024 - Hypotheses tie in

Added: 2/1/2025 DIS-CLAIMER: "Animal" may not be the correct term to use in the MTABS model. Perhaps based on Latin animalis or 'having breath' combined with the modern term of "animation" it could be derived as "Not fully autonomous" state. In accordance with the MTABS model such an interpretation would go in line with current systemic inability to prevent violence (likely along with of a multitude of other factors, that are not related to the MTABS model) and thus no right to act fully autonomously (and thus involutarily guided divinely or otherwise). This is supported by the below need to introduce Forward Environmental Spirituality, making Animal state a state above Environmental but below Human (non-violent). With the assumption of significance of the MTABS model, subsequent research will be needed to full in the present lack of understanding.

Added: 2/1/2025 DISCLAIMER: The below model assumes that God (as a single or collective entity) created the time-space continuum and the laws of the universe and that the evolutionary process is directed through divine guidance. This assumption is well beyond the bounds of the MTABS model but is stated as (hopefully) a principle that was guiding its development. In no way does MTABS or its creator challenge our past or present theological thought or attempt to put MTABS as a backward or forward moral explanation of humanity's existence or purpose.

Added: 2/1/2025 DISCLAIMER: The MTABS model mostly deals with the framework of material and physical safety and security of our continued existence (up until the age of our relative/cosmic independence). Modifications, additions as well as inclusions into and references from other models are more than welcomed. Additionally, divinely specified purposes of MTABS may be present but are beyond the present comprehesion of it's logical composer. It is the intent of the writer for the MTABS model to be a "live" model that is open to continuous change and inclusion, based on other perspectives, newly available information and better logic.

With the "Development of Humanity" hypothesis identified (and a general reduction of violence trend "drawn up") a backward review and symmetical forward projection tie in to the State of Being hypothesis can be made to get an overview of a bigger picture:

NOTE:
The classification of the predominant general evel of (No) Threat of violence is generaly considered to map to:

Rising ...	Serious (with mindful effort)
Growing ...	Possible (not easily detectable seriousness)
Forward ...	Subconsciously made and perceived

Update 9/30/2024 NOTE:
MTABS progression equates the (open ended with possible eventual transition) lifespan of humanity to a human lifespan and assumes that humanity will be able to materially enable (co-lead) the progression of an upcoming technologically intelligent race, through its evolutionary steps. Thus the general assumption of a ???~25M - ~75M??? span of time for a ??two-stage?? mature involvement (?with prior assisting experience?). With that, and the assumption of a 30 year lifespan for the led species, lifespans beyond 700 (a la 7000 years) appear to be inappropriate due to inability to relate to and understand the led species and be Earth-bound (5 year old child vs 6 month old baby). To be on the safe side the above matrix keeps the estimate low.

Update 9/23/2024 NOTE:
Per the original MTABS progression, increases past the average ~100-year lifespan could be granted to us for accomplishing good deeds, such as mass-introduction of potentially technologically intelligent aquatic species into Earth's oceans (showing them God's light). Subsequent increases may be granted to us by further goodwill deeds on Earth and acts of goodwill in the Solar System, such as supporting extrasolar races on the two ?vacant? inner rocky planets. Further increases may be enabled by pre and proto-leading of aquatics to the path of building space-faring civilizations. Great increases in lifespan in Phase 8 and beyond may be unlocked by prior pre-leading activities among the "adopted" aquatic races (Phase 7+) and with assumed success there, via subsequent additional efforts (Phase 8+).

Update 9/23/2024 NOTE:
Ultimately it is up to us to collectively decide the path we will be led on and eventually, the path we will lead. We are now under divine guidance and MTABS progression suggests that will probably continue to enjoy guidance for eons to come, through Phase 8 and possibly even beyond, until we gain the ultimate divine saving. As has been known we are on a narrow path to the future. But that bridge may not have a fixed point of arrival. Our (pre)history, genetics, geography, and the Solar (star and system) circumstances may set the general direction of our future movements but the destination may vary widely based on the choices we collectively will be making.

Given the near, fast approaching (possibly at the end of this year) symbolic hourglass neck event (and a la "Space Race"), it appears to be appropriate to hypothesize on the further direction of the above progression: Having ensured the survival of our God-given star and thus our own survival as a species, we may be enabled to properly (via natural means) start solving the Eternal-Human question.

By extension, the assumed to be accompanying No Violence stages (at the intra-dominant species, inter-dominant species, 'Mankind'-to-animal, 'Mankind'-to-organism levels) at (progressively) Planetary, ?Solar System?, and beyond levels may not be naturally enforcable until the Transitional status of the dominant species in question. Though this assumption may vary galagraphically and with the progression of time of entry into the Transitional phases.

Update 6/22/2024: Fire of different colors

More abstractly projecting ahead:

In accordance with the MTABS model, the following 3 phases will see the transition to "No inter-neighbor-nation Threat of Violence" (starting at the upcoming time of achieving nuclear fusion, finally achieving its complete assurance ~7,000 years from then), subsequent establishment of No Threat of Violence on Earth (starting with the establishement of NLNM combat, ~70 years from the start of fusion energy, finally achieving ~70,000 from then). However, the flavors of the advancement will differ, based on the region.

Each region will have a dominating group of themes, which will provide increasingly merging away flavor (in terms of the Threat of Violence). Update: 6/23/2024 These may be (experts - help needed, please):

• Africa: (externally divide-and-conquer encouraged 1), (conflict-forced 2) (and localized 3). Hopefuly rapidly progressing to 5.
• Middle East: 2-4 (with a possible, alike rapid progression to 5 with reduction of external infuence and estabishment of stable internal balance of forces and associated security cooperation).
• Europe (greatly influenced by recent influxes of migrants and the end of expansionism): 3-5
• Northern Eurasia, with "transitional zones" at the naturally defensible boundaries and (a personal hope) gradually restoring the friendship of the people of all former Soviet republics: 3 & 5
• North America: having no existential security threats (and rapidly moving away from 2) & likely necessary continuation of 4 (likely at least until ~700 from fusion) for rapid solution of climatic and tectonic questions. Early (if not the earliest) but very gradual addition of 5.
• South and East Asia were likely heavily influenced by external forces and contain their own mixes but South Asia is heavy on 4 and East Asia is heavy on 3. South East Asia is a more localized mixture of the above two and Australia (and part of Oceania is likely a 1 & 5 (and probably 4) distillation of externally and internally derived factors.
• South America (?itself is possibly a 1 & 5 dominated combination?) may be the most externally threatened region and is probably best grouped with South East Asia, providing mixed external cover.

Update 6/22/2024: Keeping the Seas and their Fire

Looking even more abstractly, starting with Phase 2, the targeted addition of tribal aquatic culture(s) makes sense in (at least to begin with) controlled regions around the Indian Ocean, given South Asia's (likely most pronounced) external influence and its flavor of 4. This is aided by the 3 African flavor and the mixed Southeast Asian flavor (and the Australian derivative).

Looking into Phase 3 (with earlier acceleration experiments), the Pacific Ocean appears to be a good candidate for the partial migration of the industrially developed aquatic species. It is possible that here we will need the (likely developed with external aid) 3 focus of East Asia added to the perimeter, given the higher risks of escalation of territorial hostilities based on ideological differences. Sea of Japan appears to be the best place to start, with a likely controlled expansion to the Sea of Okhotsk.

The state of things in the Cosmos

Of course, we don't know how things are on the Cosmic level. The answer probably is - it depends. Probably intelligent species/planets are given a choice of how to exist in the space around them and can probably interact with other species/planets on any of the levels described above.

Thus the question becomes - when we do Integrate at what level will we do so? If we try to integrate into a higher level, will we be able to keep our independence or even our species/planetary identity?

We are all people, we are all persons

As I'm writing this deadly atrocities are being committed against people in Sudan and Gaza, against everyone, including children. Starvation and disease are spreading because of war, caused by a small groups of elites fighting for influence. And the atrocities are also being committed outside of these conflict zones. Now as always, we must remember that human life is above all price. Everyone, no matter their ethnicity or nationality deserves the right to be Alive, Whole, and Undamaged. Killing or permanently (permanently) harming a human being is a sin before God and as humanity (and the heavens) progress(es) forward we will be held increasingly more accountable for committing it. Praying to God for granting these rights to everyone (who we are allowed to pray for) is not enough. We must do better and ensure that these rights are guaranteed for all human beings.

Going forward, we must also do what we can to guarantee these rights to all intelligent beings. Whenever Orbital Fleet is established, it must at its core place the above values. Placing life (and the two naturally following priorities) as the most important thing needs to start from the very beginning and be instilled in its regulations and culture.

All Orbital Fleet personnel must at all times maintain and enforce this culture. Starting with recruit training centers, the instructing personnel must treat the conscripts as human beings, even if they are argumentative, late, or slow. This must be done both formally and through proper attitude - no matter what motivational techniques are used.