The text presents a dialogue between several scholars discussing the nature of reality and the role of observation in shaping our understanding of it. The conversation explores the concepts of balance and unbalance, with Diederik arguing that reality is characterized by a constant struggle for stability in an inherently unstable environment. William, on the other hand, proposes a more holistic view of reality as a cycle between unity and polarity, with time as an oscillation between these states. Massimiliano introduces the concept of contextuality, arguing that properties of entities are only actualized in specific experimental contexts. The dialogue culminates in a discussion of the role of consciousness and observation in shaping our understanding of reality, with William advocating for a view of reality as fundamentally indivisible and Massimiliano suggesting that meaning and information play a crucial role in shaping our understanding of the world.

Aerts, D., Ekeson, K. W., Sassoli de Bianchi, M. & Schneider, V. (2019). The secret of life. A dialogue. AutoRicerca 18.