Manifesto — The Liminal Field / OttavaOra Project
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: SHORT DESCRIPTION (EN) A foundational statement defining consciousness as a neutral resonance field distinct from the mind, presenting sleep as an interface of interiority and the liminal field as an operational architecture through which inner content emerges, establishing the basis for a consciousness physics grounded in resonance, depth, and functional darkness. Abstract (English) This Manifesto outlines the foundational principles of The Liminal Field, a research corpus within the OttavaOra Project dedicated to the study of consciousness as a multilayered informational field. It defines consciousness as a neutral resonance field, distinct from the mind, which functions as the recorder of the physical domain. Sleep is presented as an interface of interiority, while the liminal field is described as an operational architecture enabling the emergence of inner content through resonance rather than thought. The Manifesto introduces the concept of functional darkness as a surface of contact between interiority and the material world, and proposes the basis for a consciousness physics grounded in resonance, perceptual depth, traversal, and instantaneousness. OpenAIRE Extended Description (EN) This manifesto introduces The Liminal Field as a dynamic, reactivatable conceptual environment designed to operate across artistic, philosophical, and epistemic domains. It proposes a model of knowledge based on liminality, sub‑threshold perception, and energetic stratification, positioning the work as both a theoretical framework and an operational methodology. The text outlines a multidimensional approach to consciousness, where the fifth dimension functions as a connective layer enabling transitions between states, interpretations, and ontological gradients. Rather than presenting a static theory, the manifesto defines a living corpus intended for continuous activation, recomposition, and community‑driven expansion. By integrating symbolic systems, geologic/topologic metaphors, and principles of semantic continuity, the work aims to establish a shared field for research, artistic practice, and conceptual experimentation. Its structure supports interoperability with open scientific ecosystems, making it suitable for inclusion in OpenAIRE’s research graph and for cross‑domain indexing. Extended Description (EN) Manifesto — The Liminal Field / OttavaOra Project establishes the conceptual foundations of a reactivatable research environment dedicated to the study of consciousness as a multilayered, resonant field. The manifesto positions The Liminal Field not as a closed theory but as a living architecture, capable of evolving through activation, perception, and community‑based elaboration. The text defines consciousness as a neutral resonance field, distinct from the mind, which is framed as the recorder of the physical domain. This distinction grounds the manifesto’s broader epistemology: consciousness perceives through resonance, while the mind interprets through memory. Sleep is introduced as the interface of interiority, a field where consciousness remains active even when the mind is offline. Within this structure, the liminal field emerges as the operational zone where inner content becomes perceivable without conceptual mediation. A central concept is functional darkness, described as a vibrational surface enabling contact between interiority and the material world. Darkness is not absence but a field of depth, a medium through which consciousness can traverse layers of perception. This traversal introduces the basis for a consciousness physics, grounded in resonance, perceptual depth, and instantaneousness — a mode of functioning that contrasts with sequential cognitive processing. The manifesto situates The Liminal Field within the broader context of the OttavaOra Project, presenting it as a multidimensional corpus that integrates: semantic continuity energetic stratification liminal perception fifth‑dimensional transitions These components form a cross‑domain framework capable of interfacing with artistic research, philosophical inquiry, and open scientific ecosystems. The manifesto emphasizes interoperability, ensuring that The Liminal Field can be indexed, expanded, and reactivated across platforms such as Zenodo and OpenAIRE. By articulating a model where perception becomes conception and resonance becomes method, the manifesto establishes the foundations for a shared field of research that is both structurally rigorous and open to continuous transformation. Keywords liminal field; consciousness physics; resonance; functional darkness; semantic continuity; fifth dimension; interiority; multilayered perception; OttavaOra Project; living corpus; FMOO; OttavaOra Project.
Author: FMOO, Oliva
Language: English
Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7160767144
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