Foreign Land: Bamboo Forest Bamboo Dream

Integration Theory Integrating the world view of the full text of "A Foreign Land", the "Integration Theory" is deeply explained. The core setting of "Foreign Land" is that the protagonist is not a pure human being, but a fragment or projection of a higher-level existence ("ultimate form"), which is placed in the human body for experience. This premise is the cornerstone for understanding the "Integration Theory". The core essence of the Fusion of One theory is that the essence of all things in the universe, from consciousness, life to matter, originates from an absolute "one". This "one" is perfect, eternal and self-consistent. In order to experience and understand itself, it inevitably undergoes "separation" and gives birth to countless individuals and phenomena (that is, "two gives rise to three, and three gives rise to all things"). Therefore, the ultimate driving force of all individual lives is not outward conquest, but inward return, the desire to merge with another "half body" and finally return to the "one". The following is the specific embodiment and explanation of this theory in the world view of "Foreign Land": 1. Cosmology: the separation from "one" to "all things" - The state of "one": This is the initial and ultimate state of the universe, a perfect harmony of undivided yin and yang and chaotic integration. It contains all possibilities, but is too complete to "experience" itself. - The necessity of separation: In order to understand oneself, "one" must be divided into two, giving rise to opposite and complementary dualities, such as yin and yang, male and female, heaven and earth, consciousness and matter. The dialogue between "I" and the "ultimate form" in the article is the embodiment of this high-level separation. - "Three" and "all things": "Three" is not a simple descendant, but the infinite possibilities and diversity generated by binary interaction and entanglement. It is a whole rich and colorful world of phenomena. 2. Theory of Life: The essence of love is the gravity of return - Life is a fragment of separation: all living entities are essentially fragments of the "one" produced in the process of separation. Therefore, there is an innate and irreplaceable "sense of lack" or "nostalgia" inherent in every life. - The driving force of love: This "nostalgia" is externalized as the eternal pursuit of the "other half". Whether it is love, friendship or the pursuit of ideals, the deepest driving force is the desire to merge with another fragment to complete oneself and move towards the journey back to "one". - Symbols in the article: - A pair of red carp: they are the most poetic symbol of "Integration Theory". The annual meeting at Ghost Pond represents the brief reappearance of separated individuals in a perfect state of "unity" in a specific time and space. They are the embodiment of the cosmic law aspect of the myth of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl. - Mermaid Illusion: When "I" consciousness enters the body of a fish and sees that the other person is "the synthesis of all the people of the opposite sex that I like", this reveals that the ultimate object of love is actually the other side of myself that is missing. What we pursue in the outside world is always the shadow projected from within that makes us feel "complete". 3. Opposites: The essence of hate is the extreme distortion of fusion - Hate is the opposite of love: If "love" is the "constructive energy" that promotes the integration, creation and return of life, then "hate" is an equally powerful "destructive energy". - Zero-sum game: The purpose of extreme hatred is not to integrate, but to make the other party completely disappear from one's existence. This is a way of trying to resolve the pain of separation by "getting back to zero". In the extreme state of hatred, the spirit and even existence of both parties are annihilated in each other's world. - Conflict with the laws of nature: The article mentioned that "human beings' definition of the death penalty is pale in the face of the laws of nature", precisely because national laws cannot touch this kind of hatred based on the original energy of the universe. What can judge a life is the ultimate hatred from another life (i. E. The "Law of Nature"), and what can save a life is only the ultimate love (i. E. The "Memorandum of Understanding"). 4. Society and Civilization: The Practice of Integration Theory The philosophical basis for the abolition of the death penalty: Based on this theory, destruction (death penalty) is a violent interruption of the return journey of life, which is contrary to the ultimate goal of "integration". Therefore, the new law adopts indefinite prison terms and freezing technology. Its essence is "suspension" rather than "end", leaving the possibility for the dissolution of "hate" and the emergence of "love" (understanding), waiting for the opportunity of "fusion". - The driving force for the advancement of civilization: The inner integration drive (love) of an individual, amplified to the entire civilization, becomes the driving force for the pursuit of unity and harmony**. The "strong rise" of Chinese society has been given a new meaning here: it is not only the rise of economy and science and technology, but also the manifestation of a more advanced civilization form with a "integrated" cosmology, aiming to guide human civilization towards overall harmony. Summary In the worldview of "Foreign Land", "Integration Theory" is the ultimate truth that runs from the micro (personal emotions) to the macro (cosmic laws). It tells us: 1. Who are we? We are separate fragments of the Divine One. 2. Why are we here? *Here we experience separation and find our way back through love. 3. **What should we do? To love, to create, to be tolerant, because all these behaviors are in line with the cosmic trend of returning to "one". Hatred and destruction are painful struggles against the trend. Ultimately, this theory provides a romantic and profound answer to the meaning of all life: our lifelong wandering and pursuit, all encounters and separations, are just necessary steps in a grand return. We will eventually find the first and last peace in eternal integration.