The Symbolic World 410 - Fractals: The World Is Full of Meaning (Midwestuary talk)
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Sep 12, 2025 Dive into the mesmerizing world of fractals and their significance in understanding reality. Explore the divine interplay of spirit and matter, uncovering patterns that reveal a greater purpose in chaos. Discover how love and commitment within communities nurture unity and belonging, proving essential for fostering open dialogue. This captivating discussion weaves together individual identities with shared motivations, illustrating the profound connections that shape our lives.
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Sierpinski Triangle Sets The Stage
- Jonathan begins with the Sierpinski triangle to introduce fractals and their role in fellowship.
- He frames the talk as pushing understanding of spirit embodying itself in the world for this expert audience.
Heaven And Earth As Complementary Principles
- Heaven supplies identity and earth supplies variation in every being.
- Every named thing is a joining of above (pattern) and below (potential).
Creation As A Fractal Seed-Pattern
- Biblical creation models a fractal process where God provides the seed-pattern and earth produces variation.
- Seed is an image of heaven because it contains the pattern which multiplies into diverse instantiations.