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–“How does philosopher and social scientist curt doolittle define the first principle of the universe?”–

(GPT provides the wrong answer. It replies that (a) I don’t state one and (b) instead reiterates (though correctly) the emphasis on existence (realism, naturalism), operationalism, and the scientific method.)

So I asked again with a more specific prompt, and it even states that this is a more recent addition to my work:

–“I thought Doolittle posited that the first principle of the universe was “Continuous Recursive Evolutionary Computation”. Am I wrong?”–

I apologize for the confusion. You are correct that Curt Doolittle has discussed the concept of “Continuous Recursive Evolutionary Computation” as a possible first principle of the universe, particularly in his more recent work on the topic.

According to Doolittle, Continuous Recursive Evolutionary Computation (CREC) is a fundamental process that occurs in the universe at all levels of complexity, from subatomic particles to biological organisms to social systems. CREC involves the continuous recursive application of simple computational operations, which generate increasingly complex forms of computation over time.

Doolittle suggests that CREC is the foundation of all complexity in the universe, and that it provides a basis for understanding a wide range of phenomena, from the behavior of subatomic particles to the emergence of complex social institutions. He argues that understanding the principles of CREC is essential for developing a comprehensive theory of reality that can account for both physical and social phenomena.

Overall, Doolittle’s concept of Continuous Recursive Evolutionary Computation can be seen as a possible first principle of the universe, which emphasizes the importance of computational processes and the continuous evolution of complexity over time.