Brainforest Café The Buddhabrot - Unlocking the Mathematical Code of Consciousness
Jul 14, 2025
Dr. Harry Shirley holds a PhD in organic chemistry from Oxford and has a fervent passion for Jungian thought. He discusses the captivating relationship between the Buddhabrot—a unique visualization from the Mandelbrot set—and consciousness. The conversation traverses the universal language of mathematics in nature, linking fractals to psychological insights. They explore the Buddhabrot's implications for art and perception, touching on psychedelics and ancient wisdom, while also delving into concepts like 'time wave zero' and its resonance with the I Ching.
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Numbers Are Discovered, Not Invented
- Numbers are discovered aspects of reality, not inventions.
- Mathematics reveals the inherent fractal nature of natural phenomena.
Fractals Govern Mind and Nature
- Fractal patterns underlie both nature and the human psyche.
- The psyche's fractal structure is likely because it emerged from nature's fractal world.
The Buddha Brot as Psyche's Order
- The Mandelbrot set relates closely to the psyche's organization.
- The Buddha Brat fractal represents the entire psyche's ordering principle or 'self'.