Over the 20-year project of producing Prion Mind, a strange construct organically emerged from the source material. Like many things, at first…connections between information, go unseen. Oblivious during the early writing process, cognizance that there was an aligning thread underpinning the story, was absent. Only upon encountering the term “Imbraic Ioptrix”, was the odd architecture of an apparently seamless ‘theo-physics system’ (the blended mergence between the material and spiritual worlds) subsequently noticed. Were these disclosed elements coincidental; or something…more? To refresh readers, this is the defining passage:
“We gather that ‘Imbraic’ sort of means ‘to open up the deep end’; whereas ‘Ioptrix’ may have originally meant a cabinet, cupboard, box or trunk…but in this context, is any set of information which binds a theory into postulated precepts.”
So yes, this Imbraic ‘keel’ is the backbone upon which the story’s flesh is stitched. It is a grand presumption that Reality may not be entirely what meets human perception. However, it should be regarded as an ‘extravagant guess’. The book itself advises against taking it so seriously as to spawn any manner of cult formation (for many weird, sloppier creeds flourish today). The author himself won’t vouch for it. Albeit, these ideas which provoke pondering would evoke merit…if on that basis alone.
Nor is the ‘Imbraic’ as described, intended to insult any formal theology. Be not offended. On the contrary, there merely abides a caution: History proves that religions have a habit of eventually rendering themselves obsolete. Any ancient culture’s belief…that giants walk the clouds, flinging lightning bolts…has veered their toppled temples into a vain and quaint mythology. As science leaps onward, would it not be prudent for the planet’s major faiths to establish some mechanism of prospective adaptation (likewise retiring doctrinal embarrassments)? Perhaps one of the core rationales that would restrain any authorized admission of alien visitation, could be a destabilizing effect upon human theologies; devastating ideas that off-worlder revelations might convey. In other words…quite certain mankind will indefinitely continue learning and engage yet-anticipated avenues of revelation…is it really ‘heresy’ to consider building in some wiggle-room? Somehow?
ALL the details in Prion Mind, have a purpose. Although often cryptic, readers are encouraged to research clues on their own; unravel the multitude of ‘riddles’. To analogize, consider each snippet as a ‘railroad plank’; supporting the rail-line (Imbraic Ioptrix), upon which the novel’s tale travels. Unleash your imagination; this journey is a healthy enterprise! And enjoy wondering, “What if…?”
Have savvy readers pieced together the premise of the Imbraic? Doubtless, inquiries will be forthcoming; requests at interpretation. Thusly, a wider synopsis of the Imbraic itself, shall be prepared. Soon, an interwoven explanation will post (for acquisition) under this website’s “More Chapters” tab.
[DISCLAIMER: Refrain from making a religion out of it. It’s origin was speculative testimony; from a case of admitted insanity.]