Genesis: the bootstrap from void to structure. Not a creation myth — a logical necessity.
| CLAIM | AXIOM | CONVENTIONAL |
|---|---|---|
| Something from nothing | 0/0 = Z/NZ (proved). Nothing IS everything. | Unexplained / "just is" / requires creator |
| Why these primes? | Cunningham chain c(n)=2n+1 from {1,2}. Self-terminating. | Primes taken as given / no derivation |
| Why 3 operations? | AND (sigma), XOR (D), MAJ (K). Minimum for closure. | Operation count is arbitrary / framework-dependent |
| Why does time exist? | sigma->D->K->sigma' cycle. Each K-closure = one moment. | Time is a parameter / "flows" / unexplained |
| Why infinite? | K^D - D^K = 1. Each cycle produces one orphaned sigma. | Infinity assumed / axiom of infinity |
| Bootstrap paradox? | Self-reference IS the ground. K-closure = circular = necessary. | Avoided / considered a flaw |
Source: genesis.c (archive/one/code/). Ring: Z/970200Z. See story.html for the full narrative.