[john kirkland 2014 08 25 1132 NZT]
This is not meant to be a quip though that’s how it’s tended to render.
The Fibonocci Series is error free; it ‘is’ there, in space and re-discoverable.
If I may take a few moments let me try to describe some recent experiences and how these may, or may not, fit into my gradual appreciation and understanding of PCT. This is risky as I’m going out on a limb here. Nonetheless, as usual, comments and suggestions welcomed. For me these ideas are all quite embryonic, though I am sure others have been there already. Here goes –
In Turkey I was given a copy of Pamuk’s novel ‘Museum of Innocence’ and whilst in Istanbul went to visit this museum as well. Before entering we thought an hour would be sufficient to look it over. It took almost three. I’m going to revisit the book since Pamuk has a knack of bending time.
Here’s a synopsis of the MoI.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/30/books/orhan-pamuk-opens-museum-based-on-his-novel-in-istanbul.html?_r=0
One thing led to another since the novel and museum precipitated thinking about and exploring further possible relations between space, time and place (including objects). In brief, at this stage I’ve decided space = place x time (yes, it is an Ohm’s law analogy). Hence maybe, in an adaptation of PCT lingua franca, we each carve out perceptions from space by continuously adjusting slightly different events (objects/places) around a non-linear time-line (analog, not digital); because purposes are always mis-matched to actions and thus there is a requirement for an on-going negative feedback error-correcting loop. In this venture I’m grappling with bringing into co-existence: a. the spatial (parallel, simultaneous) associations occurring within a closed loop which, b. have analog but not necessarily digital or linear sequencing and, c. occur in some recognisable place (object and location).
Hence, possibly, the Fibonacci series is a sequence that is simultaneously spatial and can be put into place.
And, I did like the ‘skeleton key’ metaphor.
Kind regards
JohnK
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On Mon, Aug 25, 2014 at 6:09 AM, PHILIP JERAIR YERANOSIAN pyeranos@ucla.edu wrote:
[philip 8/24/14 10:49am]
I’m sure everyone knows that the golden number is aesthetically pleasing. Studies suggest that we invariably prefer a shape proportioned in this ratio. So, I’m curious about what you guys think about this number and perception. I am extremely hard pressed to find this number discussed in the context of control systems. But let me point out 3 important places you find this number:
- In the solar system among the spacing of various planets and moons.
- On the earth among the spacing of megalithic monuments (both in each individual monument as well as their spacing around the earth).
- In the anatomic physiology of all living control systems.
I mean, this number is basically the skeleton key of the universe. I think PCTists should have something to say about this.
