The Consistency–Load Principle: Toward a Unified Field Theory of Self and An-soku (Rest)

In this paper, we propose a novel theoretical framework, Load Minimization Theory (LMT), which reinterprets physical laws not as external constraints, but as an inherent "Operating System" designed to facilitate the persistence of individual structures under minimal energetic and cognitive cost. We define the Consistency Attractor — a dynamical regime where the preservation of identity and the minimization of total system load are intrinsically coupled. We introduce the Frisson Operator (Fᵣ) as a phenomenological indicator of successful load minimization. By formalizing the trade-off between "Inner Firmness" (Consistency) and "Outer Softness" (Melting/An-soku), LMT provides a rigorous foundation for both artificial affective systems and human well-being.