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CHAPTER 8 - Geometric Architectures v2.0

 

8.1 - Height, width, depth, volume and mass are dimensions that can be logically and mathematically measured. (Definition)

8.2 - Measurable dimensions exist in a relationship with physical objects. (Construction)

8.3 - Measurable dimensions such as lengths and volumes depend on spatial distances or spatial densities relative to other spatial distances and spatial densities. (Construction)

8.4 - Physical objects are definable in all or in part by their measurable dimensions. (Construction)

8.5 - Measurable dimensions imply a physical shape. (Construction)

8.6 – A physical form implies a geometric form. (Construction)

8.7 - Ideas are physical objects.

8.8 - Physical ideas assume a geometric form. (Construction)

8.9 – Physical ideas are composed of physical dimensions. (Construction)

8.10 – Grouped physical dimensions create a physical architecture. (Definition)

8.11 – A physical architecture implies a geometric architecture. (Definition)

8.12 – Physical ideas imply a Geometric Architecture. (Construction)

 

Ideas have a physical existence, so we need a way to visual them as geometric objects with a physical form. There are many variables to consider before settling on a specific form factor for any particular Idea. For example, is the Idea of a rose in the same shape as a rose, or is it some container shape that accommodates all the individual sizes and varieties and colors of roses? Similarly, is the Idea of a rose the same to a rose grower as it is to the weekend gardener? Obviously, each “name of the rose” must be composed of a unique combination of dimensions, and therefore have its own unique architecture and form.

 As a practical matter it therefore makes sense to avoid assigning even tentative geometric forms to Ideas. And also as a practical matter, there is no requirement to assign specific geometric forms. Simply adding the dimension of existence to Ideas gives us the insight needed to analyze them.

A Geometric Architecture – which we will refer to as a GA - is a sufficient and necessary analytical tool that that allows us to refer to idea architectures without locking Ideas into specific form factors. We can work with GAs as we once worked with other existing but difficult to see objects – DNA, oxygen, bacteria, radiation and so on. GAs help shape the conversation – and occasionally take it over.

 

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