The Ψ-Ontic Reality Model (ΨORM)
Version: 14.0 (Expanded Practical Edition)
Author: Robert Vannrox
Date: September 18, 2026
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22074434
License: CC BY-SA 4.0

Where to Start

ΨORM is a comprehensive framework. It draws on physics, philosophy, and the world's spiritual traditions. Not everyone approaches it from the same starting point.

If you come from a specific tradition or worldview, start with the bridge that matches your background:

Your Background Start Here
Agnostic / Atheist Agnosticism-Atheism Bridge
Baha'i Baha'i Bridge
Buddhist Buddhist Bridge
Christian Christian Bridge
Confucian Confucianism Bridge
Daoist Daoism Bridge
Existentialist / Absurdist Existentialism-Absurdism Bridge
Golden Dawn / Ceremonial Magician Golden Dawn Bridge
Hindu Hinduism Bridge
Jain Jainism Bridge
Jewish Judaism Bridge
Muslim Islam Bridge
Materialist / Scientist Materialism Bridge or Science Bridge
New Age New Age Bridge
Psychedelic Researcher Psychedelic Science Bridge
Secular Humanist Secular Humanism Bridge
Shinto Shinto Bridge
Sikh Sikhism Bridge
Stoic Stoicism Bridge
Thelemite / Crowley Practitioner Thelema-Crowley Bridge
Witch / Wiccan Witchcraft-Wicca Bridge
No specific tradition Core Thesis

Each bridge presents ΨORM in the language and concepts of your tradition. It is an invitation, not a replacement. Once you have read the bridge, proceed to the Core Thesis.

How to Read This Work

This document is the master index for the complete ΨORM framework. The work is organized into six parts, comprising thirty-three sections, plus reference materials.

All sections are now available in Markdown format for easy reading, editing, and contribution.

Recommended reading order: Follow the parts in sequence. Each part builds on the previous.

Quick Start

Document Description
Core Thesis 1–2 page summary of ΨORM's central claims, differentiators, and testable predictions.
Case Studies Anonymized observations from applied ΨORM practices over decades.
Glossary Definitions of key terms, including operational definitions.
Mathematical Formalization Standalone document with numbered equations and derivations.

Citation

When citing this work, please use the following format:

Robert Vannrox, SORM: The Ψ-Ontic Reality Model, Version 13.7, (2026).
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22074434

For in-text citations: (Vannrox, 2026)

Part I: Introduction and Foundations

Section Title Location
I Introduction Section I
II Intellectual Ancestry and Positioning Section II
III Foundational Claims Section III

Part II: The Ontology of Consciousness and Reality

Section Title Location
IV Grounding in Mainstream Physics Section IV
VII The Structure of Shared Reality — Frequency Attractors and Template Clustering Section VII
VIII The Ontology of Consciousness Section VIII
XIV Foundational Review and Genesis Section XIV
XXI Overlapping Attractor Basins and the Perception of Shared Physical Reality Section XXI

Note on Core Concepts: Section VIII introduces the foundational terms of ΨORM — quanta, garbons, swales, soul, and consciousness vector. These are the building blocks. All later sections depend on them. If you are new to the framework, read Section VIII twice before proceeding. The first pass introduces the vocabulary. The second pass shows how the pieces fit together.

Part III: The Mechanics of Navigation

Section Title Location
V Mathematical Formalization Section V — Standalone
X The Sine Wave and the 50% Duty Cycle Section X
XII Practical Implications — Cultivating Frequency Synchronization Section XII
XIX The Dropping of the Filter — Applied Phenomenology of ΨORM Section XIX
XXII Intentional Frequency Shift — The Practice of Navigating from A to B Section XXII

Part IV: Extensions and Implications

Section Title Location
IX Death and Continuity Section IX
XI Heaven, Nirvana, and Non-Physical Communities Section XI
XVI Travelers, Anomalies, and the Reality of MWI Navigation Section XVI
XVII Anomalous Phenomena and the Mechanics of Consciousness Navigation Section XVII
XVIII Reduced Filtering and Perceptual Shifts Section XVIII
XX Group Vector Shifts and the Reconfiguration of Rendered Reality Section XX
XXIII Frequency Alignment with Group Vectors Section XXIII
XXIV Applied Frequency Modulation Section XXIV
XXV Remote Viewing as Applied Consciousness Navigation Section XXV
XXVI The Topography of the Configuration Space Section XXVI
XXVII Discrete States of Consciousness as Frequency Basins Section XXVII
XXVIII The Non-Physical State Section XXVIII
XXIX The Council of Elders and Karmic Review Section XXIX
XXX Soul Specializations Section XXX
XXXI The Ring of Destiny Section XXXI
XXXII The Colors of Souls and Levels of Development Section XXXII
XXXIII The Experience of Consciousness at Death Section XXXIII

Part V: Falsifiability and Future Work

Section Title Location
VI Falsifiability and Experimental Directions Section VI
XV Comparative Analysis — Addressing the Great Mysteries Section XV
XIII Future Work Section XIII

Part VI: Reference Materials

Section Title Location
Glossary Glossary of Terms Glossary
Predictions Consolidated Table of Falsifiable Predictions Predictions
Ah-Hah Summary of Ah-Hah Moments Ah-Hah

Supplementary Materials

Item Location
Core Thesis core-thesis.md
Case Studies case-studies.md
Bridges to Mainstream bridges-overview.md
Mathematical Formalization mathematical-formalization.md
Project Timeline Timeline
Early Writings (2017–2020) Early PDFs
JCS Submission Materials Submissions

How to Navigate

  1. Start with the Core Thesis — A 1-2 page summary of the framework.
  2. Then explore the Case Studies — Anonymized observations from applied practices.
  3. Then use the Master Index — Use this document to navigate to any section.
  4. Proceed through Parts II–V in order — Each section builds on the previous.
  5. Use the Reference Materials — The glossary, predictions, and ah-hah moments are designed for quick reference.

For first-time readers:

  1. Core Thesis
  2. Your bridge document (if applicable)
  3. Section III: Foundational Claims
  4. Section VIII: The Ontology of Consciousness
  5. Section IX: Death and Continuity
  6. Section VI: Falsifiability and Experimental Directions
  7. Then proceed through Parts III-V in order.

Do not attempt to read all 33 sections in one sitting. ΨORM is a framework, not a novel. It rewards patience.

License

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Full license text is available in the LICENSE file.

Permanent Archiving

This work is permanently archived on Zenodo with the DOI:
10.5281/zenodo.22074434

This DOI ensures that the work remains accessible and citable even if GitHub changes or disappears.

Contact

This repository is maintained by Robert Vannrox. For inquiries regarding the work, contact through the blog at metallicman.com.

This work is dedicated to future generations. May it serve them well.