Fractal Geometry of God

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Fractals both symbolically and mathematically represent self-reference, self-organization, meta, feedback loops, Gödel, self-correction, and help form a secular god concept, especially in the context of psychedelic integration.

"Fractal geometry is not just a chapter of mathematics, but one that helps Everyman to see the same world differently." -Benoit Mandelbrot

Fractals also perfectly represent the concept of holons in philosophy and sacred geometry that many have used as the basis for holistic universal order.

This perspective is essentially Fractal Cosmology crossed with Pantheism and the cosmic complexification theories of Teilhard de Chardin and others. [1][2][3]

The Underlying Order of the Universe

The fractal is the best available metaphor we have for both the underlying order of the scientific universe, as well as the transcendent manifestation of god. As such it is the perfect candidate to serve as a unifying principle behind a scientific god concept.

This whole thing is just f(z) = z^2 + c

This is not to say that the universe IS a fractal in the technical sense of having fractal dimension. There are a variety of natural phenomena that have fractal structures, including galaxies and other big cosmological structures, and these seem to repeat the same dense core with orbital cloud pattern on the subatomic scale as well. While they aren't LITERALLY fractals, the concept of simple rules, repeated infinitely, self-organizing into complex patterns that repeat themselves in infinite variations, is incredibly useful when trying to understand the universe holistically.

These pages explain concepts that relate to fractal geometry:

For a deep dive into the science behind the self-organizing universe, check out these books:

Mystic Fractal Traditions

www.worldhistory.org

The complex, repeating patterns of the fractal can also be seen in sacred art from most cultures. Mandalas exist in each of the Eastern spiritual traditions, while mosques throughout the middle east are decorated in beautiful mosaics that absolutely evoke the fractal.

Mystic visions throughout history have been described by seekers and so often resemble the infinite repeating fractal spirals we are starting to recognize everywhere we look. Thanks to psychedelics making mystic vision available to the masses, there are millions of people who have seen the fractal visions manifest themselves in ecstatic states of mind. Strong evidence in neurophysiology shows that fractal neural pathways may help our brains organize memories and recognize patterns in nature.[4][5][6]

The complex geometry of Islamic design

Bridging Science and Religion

www.enchgallery.com

The universe is like a fractal. It's based on simple rules that repeat themselves over and over for billions of years, producing infinitely complex self-organizing order with a common spiral thumbprint pattern that can be seen throughout.

God, being both immanent and transcendent, has both a physical nature (the universe) and an abstract nature (logic and mathematics). The fractal is the ideal representation for those abstract rules and the patterns they create that manifest themselves in the glory of physical creation.

God and the Universe may not technically be fractals, but fractals are the closest concept we have to help visualize and understand these infinite concepts with our finite brains. It is the perfect embodiment of the cosmic complexification spirituality proposed by Teilhard de Chardin, Ken Wilber, Bobby Azarian, and many others.

HOW Sacred Geometry is embedded in YOUR DNA!

No Fractal Woo Here

A prime example of fractal woo is HoloFractal theory and Cosmometry. Our intuitive sense of the fractal nature of the universe leads some to create pseudoscientific theories in order to "prove" it. This is not necessary in order to apply the concept of the fractal to a pantheistic notion of a self-organizing universe.

metaculture makes a clear distinction between what is philosophy, metaphor, and metanarrative, versus what is scientifically provable. The universe is like a fractal. There is no need to make up pseudoscientific theories to claim that it is a fractal. Likewise, god is just the holistic view of the self-organizing universe. There is no need to introduce supernatural spirits, panpsychism, or other non-material speculations to solve the hard problem of consciousness.

Complexity, emergence, self-similarity, and self-organization are found throughout the natural world. Fractals are an incredibly useful concept for visualizing the holistic organization of complex systems. The spiritual metanarrative of cosmic complexification that so many find appealing is still just as powerful when you don't overstep the boundary between philosophy and science, especially if one is not an expert in theoretical physics.

No peer-reviewed science has produced anything like HoloFractal theory, or found evidence of universal fractal organization beyond the layout of large cosmological structures, and a significant percentage of the objects contained within them. This makes it a safe bet that the universe is pretty darn fractal, or at the very least they are a fundamentally important concept for understanding how the universe self-organizes.

The Theory of Everything page makes a further distinction between pseudoscientific attempts to create unified theories, and the "metanarrative of everything" approach taken by this wiki.

Visualizing The Fractal Universe

Websites Promoting the Idea of a Fractal God/Universe

These are articles and websites about the idea of a fractal universe or god. There is some fractal woo mixed in to be sure so keep your critical thinking cap on. But it shows how many people make the connection between the fractal, spirituality, and the holistic universe.

Mind-Blowing Fractal Videos

If the notion of a fractal universe is new to you, then these videos are a good introduction to the concept. Given the incredible beauty and depth of fractals, it is hard to understand just how deep they go in a still image.

PBS - Why trees look like rivers and also blood vessels and also lightning…


Could our Universe be a Fractal?


What's So Special About the Mandelbrot Set?


The Freaky World of Fractals


Fractals - the Color of Infinity


Is the Universe a Fractal?


And while physics has not yet shown any evidence for nano-universes within subatomic particles, or that we might be some particle in a larger macro-universe, the notion has been blowing the minds of stoners like Carl Sagan and Homer Simpson ever since the discovery of fractals.

Carl Sagan's Cosmos - Fractal Universe


The Simpsons - Universe Zoom Out
A quick test to see what you have learned


Regardless of how many iterations of the fractal pattern exist within our universe, or the universe of all universes, the pattern is everywhere. It is creation’s thumbprint. It is how simplicity leads to infinite complexity. If god is actually a real thing, the self-creating fractal universe is the closest thing we know of that it could be.

Fractal Symbolism

The fractal can provide the universally recognizable, iconographic symbolism that the Christian Cross, the Muslim Crescent Moon, the Hebrew Star of David, and every other religion uses for its branding. It embodies all of the values of science, logic, beauty, and infinity intrinsic to metaculture, as well as forming the god concept that helps us understand and appreciate the universe. While there have been other secular or pantheist movements with similar goals, they have lacked the unified theory and viral branding needed to spread their meme.

Fractal Creation and Infinite Regress

The fractal solves the problem of infinite regress that the notion of a creator god inevitably raises. If you ask "who created god?" and find the answer to be "it's turtles all the way down" then what you really have is a fractal. The fractal turns the god who created the god who created the god who created the universe into a single, unified concept. The one true god.

The concept of self-reference is found throughout the fractal universe, in philosophy, and the study of consciousness. It is how Gödel revealed the fundamental nature of truth. It is the key to solving the problems like how to create dogma without dogma, how to evoke a sense of woo without woo, and the paradox of tolerance. Understanding the fractal helps us see how self-reference can help us solve philosophy's most difficult conundrums.

Fractal Music

Prog metal bands are super into chaos theory.

Fractal Universe - Interfering Spherical Scenes


Armin Van Buuren - The Fractal Universe (Original Mix)