March 3, 2026Open Access

TERM Theory as a Generative Meta-Framework: Why Physical Theories Work.

Key Points

TERM establishes minimal requirements for physical theories based on difference, regulation, and equilibrium, enhancing scientific predictability.
It frames spacetime, mass, and coupling constants as part of a unified dynamical structure, offering insights into physical stability.
The analysis uncovers why some physical theories remain robust and predictive while others do not, revealing an underlying framework.
The implications of this work extend to various disciplines, potentially reshaping our understanding of physical laws.

Abstract

This work positions TERM as a generative meta-framework: a theory about the conditions under which physical theories become stable, finite, and predictive. It formalizes the minimal requirements for physical description: difference, regulation, and equilibrium. By reframing spacetime, mass, and coupling constants as regulated manifestations of a single dynamical structure, TERM explains why established physical theories succeed where they do.

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