Observational studies suggest that
human boundaries can be understood as operating across two distinct domains,
the physical world and the psychological, or non-physical, world. Biological
systems enable humans to recognize and evaluate entities that cross physical
boundaries through sensory mechanisms, brain-encoded gatekeeping structures,
and associated biological modules. In contrast, the non-physical domain appears
to be safeguarded by a concealed and encapsulated firewall within the Conscious
Component, regulated by a gatekeeping mechanism embedded in what may be
described as Global Consciousness. (Fig. 1)
This protective structure complicates
efforts to assess the integrity and security of algorithmic codes that exist
beyond the Conscious and Subconscious Components within the non-physical
domain. While external forces in the physical world can infiltrate specific
submodules of the Subconscious Component via sensory receptors and bodily
interfaces, such interactions may lead to modifications of algorithmic
processes. These influences can access the brain’s structural framework and
subconscious layers through vibrational or informational frequencies,
potentially altering algorithmic patterns beyond both DNA-encoded structures
and established paradoxical characteristics within the subconscious submodules.
This study advances a conceptual
framework in which the firewall is not merely a passive barrier but an active,
adaptive gatekeeper operating within a non-physical or cognitive domain. Within
this framework, the firewall mediates interactions among the submodules of the
Subconscious Component, regulating the flow of information, impulses, and
associative patterns that emerge from pre-reflective processing. By selectively
permitting, suppressing, or transforming these internal signals, the firewall
preserves functional compartmentalization among subconscious submodules,
thereby reducing the risk of cross-contamination, runaway feedback loops, or
maladaptive interference. In this sense, the firewall contributes to systemic
coherence by ensuring that subconscious processes remain specialized, bounded,
and aligned with overarching cognitive objectives. (Fig. 1)
Crucially, the study further posits
that this subconscious firewall performs a sophisticated filtering function
with respect to environmental inputs. External physical and environmental
influences, such as cultural norms, social pressures, sensory overload, and
contextual stressors, are hypothesized to introduce latent biases that can
subtly distort cognitive processing if left unchecked. The firewall acts as a
pre-conscious sieve, attenuating or recontextualizing these influences before
they reach the security architecture of the Conscious Component. Rather than
eliminating environmental information outright, the firewall may encode it in a
neutralized or abstracted form, preserving informational value while minimizing
bias-induced distortion. (Fig. 1)
Through this mechanism, the Conscious
Component can maintain stability, integrity, and operational consistency
despite continual exposure to fluctuating external conditions. The firewall
thus supports conscious autonomy by preventing reactive assimilation of
environmental biases, enabling reflective deliberation rather than impulsive
adaptation. This buffering function is particularly critical in high-noise or
adversarial environments, where unfiltered inputs could otherwise compromise
decision-making, self-regulation, or identity coherence. (Fig. 1)
Taken together, this model suggests
that the subconscious firewall plays a foundational role in cognitive
resilience. It bridges subconscious dynamism and conscious stability,
functioning as both a protective barrier and an intelligent translator between
domains. Future research may explore how the adaptability of this firewall
varies across individuals, how it responds to prolonged environmental stress,
and whether its filtering thresholds can be intentionally strengthened or
recalibrated through training, therapy, or cognitive intervention. (Fig. 1)
Observation 1:
Humans are
capable of choosing an optimal life path when the conscious component operates
free from bias within the physical world. However, when both the Subconscious
and Conscious Components are influenced by bias and noise, decision-making
processes fail to execute optimal strategies. As a result, social behaviors may
deviate from optimal characteristics, leading humans to exhibit increased
complexity and variability in their evolutionary trajectories.
