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Points of Symmetry/ Work in Progress

Goldbach's Conjecture which states that all even numbers greater than 6 can be expressed as the sum of two odd primes, implies that every number greater than 3 is equidistant from two odd primes.( For example, if 20 equals 7 + 13 then 10 is equidistant from 7 and 13).

This of course applies to prime numbers themselves, so we can say (if Goldbach is correct) that every prime number greater than 3 is equidistant from two other prime numbers.

This raises an interesting possibility which seems to be confirmed by the facts. Every pair of twin primes that I have checked is equidistant from two other pairs of twin primes. For example, 11,13 is equidistant from 5,7 and 17,19. A larger example; 419,421 is equidistant from 239,241 and 599,601.

This suggests both that the Goldbach conjecture is true and also that there are an infinite number of twin primes, since any pair can be considered to be intermediate between greater and lesser pairs of twin primes.]]> http://www.newciv.org/nl/newslog.php/_v532/__show_article/_a000532-000064.htm 2010-03-14T11:50:29Z 2010-03-14T11:50:29Z

God is Gay

We are made in the likeness of God/dess. All qualities emanate from the Source/Godhead in pairs (complementary opposites). God contains all opposites, that is his/her identity, made up of all characteristics and aspects. That is what an identity is; a collection of characteristics, aspects and archetypes.

We however, are unique individuals, made in the image of god/dess as many spiritual traditions testify. But whereas god/dess has all attributes, we ourselves have individual, separate identities which make us unique individuals. We each have a large, but limited, collection of characteristics which combine to make an identity.
What we do with our identity, our unique collection of characteristics, is up to us. We can develop and grow and enhance it and become more god-like, or we can negate and destroy and deny aspects of ourselves and degenerate into one-dimensional people and fascists.

An interesting corollary of this teaching is that since homosexuality/ being gay is a human attribute it must also be part of the divine nature. God/dess is Gay as well as Straight is an interesting observation for these times. ]]> http://www.newciv.org/nl/newslog.php/_v532/__show_article/_a000532-000063.htm 2010-03-11T10:11:08Z 2010-03-11T10:11:08Z

Points of Symmetry

My twin prime conjecture of August 2008 implied the idea that among primes, and particularly twin primes, there was some sort of symmetry. I have referred to this as "Points of Symmetry", and used it to understand why there are always at least two pairs of twin primes between consecutive primes squared.

This is my first effort at demonstrating these points of symmetry and suggesting a general formula. The high correspondance of primes in these examples suggests an almost perfect symmetry.

If N is an odd prime square it and divide it by 2 and round down to the even number. For example, 7 squared is 49 and when we divide by 2 we get 24.5 which we round down to 24.

24 =11 + 13
24 =7 + 17
24 =5 + 19

Another simple example will show the potential of this formula:

11 squared =121 which divided by 2 = 60.5 which rounds down to 60

60=53+7
60=47+13
60=43+17
60=41+19
60=37+23
60=31+29

There are obvious links here between the twin prime conjecture and Goldbach's problem and if you use a Goldbach calculator to find the number of pairs of primes that combine you will find that numbers generated by my formula give an exceptionally high number of pairs.

For example 420 gives 30 pairs, which is remarkably high. 420 =29 squared/2 rounded down.

I will leave you to investigate further.]]> http://www.newciv.org/nl/newslog.php/_v532/__show_article/_a000532-000062.htm 2010-02-22T18:29:06Z 2010-02-22T18:29:50Z

Heart and Soul Technologies

But there is another mode of thought which is the opposite of Aristotle's reductionism. It is a process of enrichment and from all accounts derives from the indigenous clan societies which predate civilization and some say will survive it. My own version of this non-linear, non-abstract, non-conceptual system is as follows:

(1) Use the mind's powers to create images and make them as vivid as possible.

(2) Use the power of association to connect these images to one another. This is a process of enrichment by association.

(3) Connect the enriched images to the Archetypes of God ( what Plato called Forms and Jung called Archetypes) in a form of Symbolism.

(4) Use volition or Will to implement your aim, whether memory, personal growth, divination or magic(k).

It is my belief that it is only when we are using all of the mind's powers combined together, such as sensation, emotion, reason, intuition, concentration and Will that we achieve a unity that can effect our aims. God seems to like us and smile upon us when we are whole people and not just alienated fragments.]]> http://www.newciv.org/nl/newslog.php/_v532/__show_article/_a000532-000061.htm 2010-02-21T17:25:15Z 2010-02-21T17:25:15Z

Heart and Soul Technologies

Western civilization is based on the abstract concept and the powers of syllogism and logic associated with it. Yet the "abstract concept" is a completely reductionist, "stripped down" version of reality. As perfected by Aristotle this system is the basic building block of our science and way of thinking. Yet creating abstract concepts from reality is a process of sensual impoverishment of thought and leaves us with skeletons, devoid of contradiction, of what is in truth a vastly rich and complex reality.

Some thinkers in the past( e.g. Marxists and Hegelians) have oddly enough asserted that "abstract concepts" are in fact richer in content than the original reality. To me this does not make sense. Abstraction is a form of reductionism and taking away (Abs-tract), a form of alienation which was a precursor of the even more reductionist and alienated "Cartesianism" and modern science.]]> http://www.newciv.org/nl/newslog.php/_v532/__show_article/_a000532-000060.htm 2010-02-21T17:05:15Z 2010-02-21T17:05:15Z

Heart and Soul Technologies

In saying this it is clear that this knowledge of the human mind and its powers is as old as the hills. But conventional science insists oncalling it "pseudo-science" and the "occult". I am referring to things like the "Art of Memory", alchemy, psycho-therapy, divination (e.g. Tarot, I Ching and Runes), astrology and Magic(k).

No doubt there are many other things that qualify as "psycho-spiritual" technologies, but here I will concentrate on those which are already known but dismissed with the epithet "pseudo".]]> http://www.newciv.org/nl/newslog.php/_v532/__show_article/_a000532-000059.htm 2010-02-21T16:49:35Z 2010-02-21T16:49:35Z

Heart and Soul Technologies

Whereas any practical application of a scientific theory is termed a technology, it should be possible to establish what I term "psycho-spiritual technologies", if it is indeed possible to unite conventional quantitative science with qualitative mysticism.

Also, as many writers have pointed out, while the physical, material technologies which are extensions of the human body have proliferated and reached unthought of heights, the same is not true of the powers of the human mind/ soul/ spirit.

If humanity is to grow up and mature, as is obviously a critical need at the present moment, psycho-spiritual technologies must be acknowledged for what they are.]]> http://www.newciv.org/nl/newslog.php/_v532/__show_article/_a000532-000058.htm 2010-02-21T16:40:31Z 2010-02-21T16:40:31Z

Civilization and Post-modernism

Identity is again a major issue as also is Individuality. But throughout the civilization period, individuality has been, according to the view I put forward in that previous essay, a debased form which we know as narcissism, completely over-Yang: a morbid, pathological version of individuality which is ultimately destructive.

In that previous article I spoke of the coming of a "reformed individuality, shorn of its narcissism " which would replace the toxic form. It would be a Yin expression.

This, I believe is where the Information Age aspect of post-modernism comes in. In some way that is not immediately clear or obvious, the blogosphere, noosphere, psychosphere, Akashic Field (or whatever) represent the reformed individuality just referred to. I would like to call it "Integrated Individuality" and to suggest that as we contribute to our blogs and newslogs and e-books etc. we are developing our individuality away from the old toxic form into a more positive direction, overcoming our narcissism, and creating the Mind of God.

Post-modernism is also the "Post-Civilization Epoch".
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Civilization and post-modernism

Post-modernism is the Age of Identity and the Information Age

In earlier articles I have suggested that humanity's twin identities as human and divine will ultimately be revealed which is one reason why it is an age of identity. I have also suggested that in the transition from tribal/clan society to civilization there was a major contradiction between identity (Yin) and individuality (Yang) in which individuality, in all its many forms, triumphed and destroyed the very basis of tribal society; social, economic and political.

The wheel has come full circle and now, at this end point, we have an exactly analogous situation.]]> http://www.newciv.org/nl/newslog.php/_v532/__show_article/_a000532-000056.htm 2010-02-18T06:55:38Z 2010-02-18T06:55:38Z

Civilization and Post-modernism

Dialectics is an ancient art which has been popularised in recent centuries by Hegel and Marx, but which fell into disrepute because of political developments. Most versions of the perennial philosophy espouse it, for example Taoism, but it is very noticeable that "Cartesian" science has done its utmost to banish contradictions as well as all other qualities, from its precincts.

I am making a conscious effort to promote and try to restore the status of this theory of opposites and contradictions. I believe that it will facilitate the synthesis of science and mysticism if we adopt this ancient system of thought.]]> http://www.newciv.org/nl/newslog.php/_v532/__show_article/_a000532-000055.htm 2010-02-17T15:55:14Z 2010-02-17T15:55:14Z