From Space-Central to Space-Time Balanced: A Perspective for Moore’s Law 2.0 and a Holistic Paradigm for Emergence [Perspectives]

Abstract

The history of electronics is studied from physical and evolutionary viewpoints, identifying a crisis of “space overexploitation.” This space-central practice is signified by Moore’s Law, the 1.0 version. Electronics is also examined in philosophical standing, leading to an awareness that a paradigm was formed around the late 1940s. It is recognized that this paradigm is of reductionist nature and consciousness is not ready to emerge therein. A new paradigm is suggested that diverts from the space-central practice to the foresight of putting space and time on equal footing. By better utilizing time, it offers a detour from the space crisis. Moreover, the paradigm is prepared for holism by balancing the roles of space and time. Integrating the entwined narratives of physical, evolutionary, and philosophical, an argument is made that, after decades of adventure, electronics is due for an overhaul. The two foundational pillars, space and time, ought to be used more meticulously to rectify the electronics edifice. This perspective of shifting from space-central to balanced space-time is proposed as Moore’s Law 2.0 and is embodied as second paradigm, a holistic one. The aim is to transcend reductionism to holism, paving the way for the likely emergence of consciousness.