Manifesto for the Cognitive Boundaries of Fundamental Science

Scientific laws and mathematical structures are not mere reflections of reality but emerge from the constraints and biases of human cognition. This manifesto explores the limits of cognition as they shape our understanding of fundamental physics, from Planck-scale phenomena to black holes and spacetime symmetries. By reverse-engineering the cognitive processes underlying scientific modeling, we identify how the architecture of our mind guides the formation of laws, selects applicable mathematics, and imposes boundaries on intelligibility. The manifesto proposes thought experiments and alternative cognitive frameworks to probe the frontier where science meets the limits of human conceptualization.