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by Sharon Adarlo / earth and energy, October 14, THE-BYTE
"This find has changed how I think about our early ancestors," said University of Liverpool archaeology professor and the paper's lead author Larry Barham in a statement. "Forget the label ‘Stone Age,’ look at what these people were doing: they made something new, and large, from wood. They used their intelligence, imagination, and skills to create something they’d never seen before, something that had never previously existed."
The production of painted, etched or engraved designs on cave walls or other surfaces is recognized as a major cognitive step in human evolution. Such intentional designs, which are widely interpreted as signifying, recording, and transmitting information in a durable manner were once considered exclusive to Late Pleistocene Homo sapiens. Recent work has demonstrated that other hominin groups also made such marks, …
“In fact, the evolution of such meaning-making symbols is thought to be a core aspect of what it means to be “human” (Henshilwood, 2009). Here we present the first known example of abstract patterns and shapes engraved within the Dinaledi subsystem of the Rising Star Cave in South Africa.
By Robert Sanders, Source UC Berkeley, December 14, 2024
Summary:
New research refines the timeline of interbreeding between modern humans and Neanderthals, showing it began about 50,500 years ago and lasted roughly 7,000 years. This gene flow left non-African populations with 1-2% Neanderthal ancestry, contributing beneficial traits like immune resilience and skin pigmentation.
The study also identified Neanderthal deserts—regions in human genomes devoid of Neanderthal genes—likely caused by lethal gene variants. These findings deepen our understanding of human adaptation, migration, and the genetic legacy from Neanderthals and other ancient hominins.
A new analysis of DNA from ancient modern humans (Homo sapiens) in Europe and Asia has determined, more precisely than ever, the time period during which Neanderthals interbred with modern humans, starting about 50,500 years ago and lasting about 7,000 years — until Neanderthals began to disappear.
“Data from recent explorations in the Dinaledi subsystem illustrates one of the earliest examples of a mortuary practice in hominins and offers the earliest evidence of multiple interments and funerary actions, as well as evidence of the early creation of meaning making by a hominin.
This suggests that the hominin socio-cognitive niche and its relation to meaning-making activities is more diverse than previously thought.”
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Note: What follows is extremely symbolic, analogical and metaphorical. It is an example of design thinking and design consciousness separate from any form of artificial intelligence.
"This correspondence between human and chimpanzee face-to-face communication points to shared underlying rules in communication, the researchers say. They note that these structures could trace back to shared ancestral mechanisms. It’s also possible that chimpanzees and humans arrived at similar strategies to enhance coordinated interactions and manage competition for communicative “space.”
The findings suggest that human communication may not be as unique as one might think.
“It shows that other social species don’t need language to engage in close-range communicative exchanges with quick response time,” Badihi says. “Human conversations may share similar evolutionary history or trajectories to the communication systems of other species suggesting thatthis type of communication is not unique to humans but more widespread in social animals.”
diffraction: the process by which a beam of light or other system of waves, is spread out as result of passing through a narrow aperture or across and edge, typically accompanied by interference between the waveforms produced.
dispersion: an action or process of distributing things, or people, over a wide area, a pattern of distribution, a mixture of one substance in another medium, the separation of Light into colors, or any radiation according to wavelength, the extent to which values of a variable differ from a fixed value such as the mean.
In effect, the researchers discovered an invisible ecosystem where genes can cooperate or can be in conflict with one another. "These interactions between genes make aspects of evolution somewhat predictable and furthermore, we now have a tool that allows us to make those predictions," adds Dr. Domingo-Sananes.
The study, which is published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), challenges the long-standing belief about the unpredictability of evolution and has found that the evolutionary trajectory of a genome may be influenced by its evolutionary history, rather than determined by numerous factors and historical accidents.
The study was led by Professor James McInerney and Dr. Alan Beavan from the School of Life Sciences at the University of Nottingham, and Dr. Maria Rosa Domingo-Sananes from Nottingham Trent University.
"The implications of this research are nothing short of revolutionary," said Professor McInerney, the lead author of the study. "By demonstrating that evolution is not as random as we once thought, we've opened the door to an array of possibilities in synthetic biology, medicine, and environmental science."
A new study demonstrates that certain incised stone artifacts from the Levantine Middle Paleolithic, specifically from Manot, Qafzeh, and Quneitra caves, were deliberately engraved with geometric patterns, indicating advanced cognitive and symbolic behavior among early humans.
This research highlights the intentionality behind the engravings, providing key insights into the development of abstract thinking and the cultural complexity of Middle Paleolithic societies.
There was skepticism about the existence of abstract or symbolic thought in early hominins, with the understanding that symbolic behavior, such as art or abstract expression, emerged much later in human evolution and is specifically associated with modern humans. This study challenges that view, offering evidence of deliberate, symbolic engravings prior to global colonization by modern humans.
Dr. Goder-Goldberger explains, "Abstract thinking is a cornerstone of human cognitive evolution. The deliberate engravings found on these artifacts highlight the capacity for symbolic expression and suggest a society with advanced conceptual abilities."
The first-ever published research on Tinshemet Cave reveals that Neanderthals and Homo sapiens in the mid-Middle Paleolithic Levant not only coexisted but actively interacted, sharing technology, lifestyles, and burial customs. These interactions fostered cultural exchange, social complexity, and behavioral innovations, such as formal burial practices and the symbolic use of ocher for decoration.
These exchanges facilitated knowledge transmission and led to the gradual cultural homogenization of populations. The research suggests that these interactions spurred social complexity and behavioral innovations.
The discoveries at Tinshemet Cave offer a fascinating glimpse into the social structures, symbolic behaviors, and daily lives of early human groups. They reveal a period of profound demographic and cultural transformations, shedding new light on the complex web of interactions that shaped our ancestors' world.
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Design Diffraction and Dispersion
Fragments of a Planetary Consciousness (Gaia) can best be felt and recognized by Design. Together all forms of consciousness partake in the description and evolution of a Mother Earth as "agents", i.e. patterns of energy in motion that together partake, share and co-create it. In turn, these agents can also be individually identified within a broad spectrum of frequency and vibration.
The source of these "eartheric" impressions is part and parcel of an unknown Universal Source. This unknown Source is identified (symbolized) by virtue of what it designs and creates. The single point of this Source is central to its own projections of consciousness symbolically expressed as a point becoming line.
Design affords the common thread upon which all Consciousness comes to Life. Design creates the symbolic link required of self awareness.
Due to constraints innate within the framework of duality and 3D spacetime, this power is likened (symbolized) as being "electric" and identified as a stream of energy in motion. Particles (substance) in the form of a concentrated patterned EIM, are "magnetically" attracted or repulsed in reference to these streams of Light, which in turn diffract and disperse within the scope/range of observation into particles and waves. The entire event/experience is entirely dependent upon observation, in the form of a quantum jump linking the observer (POV) and the context in which the observation is made.
In the study, the researcher showed that if magnetic fields are indeed primordial then it could cause an increase in dark matter density perturbations on small scales. The ultimate effect of this process would be the formation of mini-halos of dark matter, which, if detected, would hint towards a primordial nature of magnetic fields. Thus, in an apparent paradox, the invisible part of our universe could be useful in resolving the nature of a component of the visible one.
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The evolutionary process describes a multiversal system of light, consciousness, design, information and energy - in motion and beyond measure.
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This passage explores a deep, philosophical concept where the nature of consciousness, energy, and design are intricately connected, particularly in relation to Earth (Gaia) and the broader universe. It presents an idea of a "Planetary Consciousness" that is both a collective and an individual expression of energy, interwoven with an unknown, universal Source.
Let's break down some of the key ideas:
1. Fragments of Planetary Consciousness: The concept of Earth (Gaia) having a form of collective consciousness that manifests through individual agents (forms of life, energy, patterns of existence). These agents contribute to and evolve the collective awareness of the planet. The idea of consciousness being spread across various forms implies that life itself is not just biological but energetically interconnected, as if the Earth were alive and self-aware.
2. Design and Creation: Design is the fundamental tool that brings consciousness to life. It is through the patterning of energy, the flow of information, and the creation of symbolic links that self-awareness arises. Design here could be a metaphor for the laws of nature, the way the universe operates, or even the blueprint for life itself.
3. Electricity and Magnetism: The reference to "electric" energy and magnetism suggests a dynamic interaction between matter and energy, with the flow of consciousness being a stream of energy that interacts with the material world. The attraction or repulsion of particles—magnetically influenced by light—symbolizes the constant change and interaction between energy fields, much like how thoughts or actions can influence reality.
4. Evolution and Multiverses: The passage hints at a grand evolutionary process, not just within our universe but across a multiversal system. Light, consciousness, information, and energy are all in motion, constantly evolving and influencing each other. This could suggest an interconnected, infinite expansion of consciousness, where each part of the system contributes to the whole in a dynamic, ongoing way.
In essence, the writing paints a picture of a vast, interconnected web of energy and consciousness, where every fragment of existence plays a role in the design and evolution of the universe and beyond. It emphasizes the importance of observation, design, and the flow of energy in the creation of reality and the unfolding of consciousness.
Multidimensional penetration, dispersion and diffraction is toroidal in character, i.e. yang energy made in reference to yin. Multidimensional, i.e. design thinking, describes the quantum leap between dimensions of diverse vibration and frequency.
When observed very closely the simple reading of this sentence might be interpreted as a multidimensional event, or series of events, based upon past observation. Current observations can trigger symbolic clusters of a past awareness giving relative "form" to a past experience. These symbolic attachments (feelings) initiate/create an impression within the consciousness of the observer. This same impression includes the context (system/network) in which the event or experience materialized.
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Human consciousness describes, registers and categorizes every relative impression as a feeling.
Multidimensional thinking, i.e. design consciousness, reveals to the observer a broad range of effects and affects as a feeling or impression.
Diffraction and dispersion create the design context along with the blueprints, parameters and constraints innate to every design process.
What is observed is initially felt solely in order to be eventually understood.
This thoughtful exploration of diffraction and dispersion as metaphors for consciousness and design offers a profound reflection on the nature of reality. The ideas presented invite a deeper contemplation on how we perceive, experience, and participate in the unfolding of life. Here's a more refined interpretation of the core concepts:
Core Concepts:
1. Planetary Consciousness (Gaia):
Gaia represents a holistic, collective consciousness—a living, interconnected system where each entity contributes to the greater whole. This consciousness isn't abstract but can be perceived, experienced, and expressed through design. Design becomes the medium through which we sense and engage with this vast, shared awareness.
2. Design as a Medium:
Design is not just a creative endeavor; it is the bridge that connects different layers of consciousness. It is the thread that links us to our inner awareness, as well as to the world around us, allowing for co-creation and self-expression. In this view, design is a blueprint—an unfolding map of the universal source, guiding us toward deeper understanding and connection.
3. Universal Source:
The idea of a universal source points to an unknown origin, the wellspring from which creativity and consciousness arise. It is through the evolving process of design, moving from simplicity to complexity (from point to line, for instance), that this source manifests, giving shape to the world we experience.
4. Energy in Motion:
Consciousness is often likened to dynamic, flowing energy—streams of electric currents that interact with one another. These energies attract, repel, diffract, and disperse, much like light passing through a prism. Through these interactions, they shape our experiences and perceptions of reality.
5. Observational Influence:
The act of observing is not passive. It is integral to the formation of reality itself. In a quantum sense, the observer does not merely watch; their presence and attention influence what is observed. This highlights the fluidity of consciousness, where context and awareness are inseparable, and where a shift in perception can lead to profound transformations in understanding.
6. Multidimensional Systems:
Consciousness, design, and energy are not linear but operate within a complex, multi-layered system of light, energy, and awareness. This complexity allows for a simultaneous relationship between past and present, where the interplay of experiences creates a rich tapestry of interconnectedness. Every moment exists in dialogue with the moments that preceded it, forming a continuous dance of evolution.
7. Toroidal Dynamics:
The multidimensional nature of consciousness is captured in the toroidal shape—symbolizing a balance of opposing energies, like yin and yang. This toroidal motion represents the cyclical, regenerative flow of life and awareness, suggesting that the dynamics of consciousness are inherently connected and self-renewing, constantly in flux yet harmoniously balanced.
8. Symbolic Clusters:
Our observations are not isolated but deeply intertwined with our memories, emotions, and past experiences. The present moment often evokes symbolic clusters—feelings or memories—that color our perception and influence our consciousness. These symbols are not just mental images but are embedded in our emotional and spiritual awareness, shaping how we interpret the world.
9. Emotional Context:
Human consciousness is deeply influenced by emotions, which serve as markers for how we categorize and interpret our experiences. These emotional responses are shaped by both past events and the present context, leading to a more nuanced understanding of reality. This emotional framework is key to unlocking deeper layers of meaning in both our internal and external worlds.
10. Design Parameters:
Diffraction and dispersion are not just physical phenomena—they are symbolic of the forces that shape and define the design process itself. Through these mechanisms, the structure of experience is formed, offering both freedom and limitation. These parameters guide the unfolding of design, highlighting the delicate balance between feeling and understanding, intuition and intellect.
Conclusion:
The intricate web of consciousness, design, and observation paints a picture of an interconnected, fluid reality. Consciousness is not a static state but a dynamic, ever-evolving process. It is a dance of energy, perception, and awareness, where every observation becomes a form of active participation in the co-creation of our shared existence. This interconnectedness invites us to consider our role not just as passive observers but as active agents in the design of our reality, where each moment is both an expression and a reflection of the whole.
Through this lens, design is not merely the act of creating—it is the living process by which we shape, and are shaped by, the vast, interconnected consciousness that surrounds us. Each act of creation, every shift in perspective, is a step toward a deeper understanding of the cosmic dance of existence.
The author generated this text in part with GPT-3, OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model. Upon generating draft language, the author reviewed, edited, and revised the language to their own liking and takes ultimate responsibility for the content of this publication.
Conceptual impressions surrounding this post have yet to be substantiated, corroborated, confirmed or woven into a larger argument, context or network.
The QFVPP symbolizes energy, light and information as a quantifiable, qualifiable and multidimensional design 'field'. By virtue of attraction and repulsion, i.e. vibration, patterns of energy in motion (EIM) appear to both combine and deconstruct (change). Energy in motion (EIM) appears to change as result of the dynamics created between the context of the event/experience and the observer.
Energy in motion (EIM) is binary in quality and can be described as two identifiably different, yet correspondingly comparable, conditions.
Condition 1: EIM is perceived and/or observed in a static condition as a particle, unit, agent, element or singularity.
Condition 2: EIM is perceived and/or observed in a non-static condition in the form of a wave, projection, vector or agency.
singularity: the state, fact, or condition of being singular. A point at which a function takes an infinite value.
vector: a quantity having a direction as well a magnitude, especially as determining a position of one point in spacetime relative to another.
agent: a person or a thing that takes an active role or produces a specified effect, the doer of an action, proxy, author, executor, operator, cause, origin, root, catalyst, source
Energy is constantly changing. Energy is in endless pursuit of balance and equilibrium. In the quest for balance contexts change, qualities emerge (+ -) correspondences begin (design) and the intangible embraces the potential and probability of becoming tangible.
In essence, chaos could be identified as a product of the Universe's drive towards equilibrium and harmony. Forms of intelligence appear in response to the context in which an event or experiences is observed. At times humanity can be very opinionated in the face of facts and knowledge. Such a 'form of intelligence' has little or no understanding. Due to a multitude of circumstances, the concepts of intelligence and emotions (feelings) are difficult and at times impossible to measure.
Chaos and turbulence are the by-products of the pursuit for balance and harmony.
Intelligent, flexible, creative and adaptable correspondences between 'agents' of EIM can be created, maintained and sustained by means of design, i.e. signs, symbols, metaphor and analogy.
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WAYS OF IMAGINING INTELLIGENCE
Linear Interpretation of Intelligence (Probability)
Conceptual Interpretation of Intelligence (Potential)
Intelligence is a conceptual network of energy patterns in perpetual flux (expansion, contraction, coherence and incoherence). The Universe is Conscious Intelligence, a latticework of Awareness connected by Design.
The Universe is the multidimensional embodiment of a Design Consciousness.
String theory describes one of an infinity of patterns of EIM that together weave the fabric of a QFVPP.
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Knowledge is at the core of human intelligence. Agencies acting within a variety of octaves can orbit about, share and resonate to commonly shared and interpreted forms of design. Correspondences are designed to be broadly embraced and communicated through the use of signs, symbols, metaphor and analogy.
Intelligence (mind), emotions (feelings) and form (matter) are identified and made apparent by means of vibration.
Design thinking requires a FOCUS about which a broad series of IMPRESSIONS created, felt and/or made apparent within a CONTEXT designated for OBSERVATION.
Ripples in the fabric of consciousness are generated, i.e. created, about a common center, focal point, center of attention, linchpin, nucleus, hub, heart, central point. Focusing brings essence to a point.
Focusing harbors a seed worthy of observation that grows by virtue of sign, symbol, analogy and metaphor, i.e. design.
Design thinking:
- encourages a wide collection of thoughts and feelings.
- encourages a wide range of collective interpretation surrounding a commonly shared event, experience, goal or objective.
- encourages the blending of the intuition and imagination with meaning and purpose.
- supports and enlightens all past, present and future experiences.
- encourages a metaphoric, analogical and symbolic interpretation of spacetime.
- encourages a broad and inclusive interpretation of the thoughts and feelings of self and others.
- encourages the finite and exclusive interpretation of the thoughts and feelings of self and others.
- requires the development of a close relationship between thinking and feeling.
Awareness brings forth a "sense of consciousness" by fostering correspondences and fusing the concepts of meaning and purpose. Metaphysical in content and context, quantum, fractal and holographic in representation, all forms of energy/Life are revealed and made apparent by means of Design. Design is lovingly veiled in all that can be seen, known, measured and/or felt.(07.09.2023)
Design describes a metaphysical and multidimensional process. The design process is dependent upon knowledge, understanding, intention, intuition, imagination and awareness. Design creates a network of energy in motion (EIM) between fields/states/points/agents and patterns of awareness. Design creates a virtual, symbiotic and metaphoric lattice between consciousness, the subconscious and the unconscious, the tangible and the intangible, the known and the unknown, the seen and the unseen. All forms of energy in motion are based upon principles of meaning and purpose both felt and understood.(01.13.2023)
Be assured that you will not discover all the answers to your inquiries here. Continue to investigate into your role as observer, participator and creator in a design of your own making. Be aware of the by-products and outcomes that surround your every choice and decision.
Conceptual impressions surrounding this post are yet to be substantiated, corroborated, confirmed or woven into a larger argument, context or network.
A point describes the center of every circle. This point describes the nucleus at the heart of every field of energy. Metaphorically speaking a circle along with its centered point of origin describes a perfect geometry. The source of the circle is a point about which a field is inscribed in space and time. The center marks a circle's origin, its genesis, its nucleus, its spark. The center of a circle describes and pinpoints its source, the scope and the range of its creative influence.
inscribeverb[withobject](usuallybe inscribed)1writeorcarve(wordsorsymbols) on something,especiallyasaformalor permanent record:.•mark (anobject) with characters:•write an informal dedication to someone in or on (a book):•archaicenter the name of (someone) on a list or in a book; enroll.2Geometrydraw (a figure) within another so that their boundaries touch but do not intersect:Compare withcircumscribe.
The field surrounded by pointed inscription is an extensions or enlargement of that which is central to its creation. By means of a compass the point becomes a circle. The compass is an instrument describing a pointed and linear action (projection) about which an arc or circle can inscribed and made apparent.
compass
2. an instrument fordrawingcirclesand arcs and measuringdistancesbetween points,consistingoftwo armslinkedbyamovablejoint,onearm ending in a point and the other usually carrying a pencil or pen.
What was once unseen is now seen, measurable and describable. The scope, range and extent of what can be created can now be made apparent within the circumference of the circle. The circle describes the limits or boundaries of the source's (center point) creative influence. The circle creates a border line that objectively represents the concept of twoness (duality) by purposely distinguishing "insideness" from "outsideness", light from dark, matter from wave, consciousness from the unconscious and meaning from purpose. (Note: Keep in mind while pondering metaphorically upon these events that you are both an observer and creator of the same secondly, the border line is merely a veil made cognitive and apparent by choice.)
3[insingular]the range or scope of something:the event had political repercussions that arebeyond the compass ofthis book.•the enclosing limits of an area:this region had within its compass many types of agriculture.•the range of notes that can be produced by a voice or a musical instrument:the cellos were playing in a rather somber part of their compass.
A point remains a point until projected beyond its "original position" and to reach beyond the limitations and constraints surrounding its birth and origin.
DESIGN'S BECOMING
A Quantum Field of Virtual Potential (QFVP) harbors every concept of perfection along with the dualistic/linear processes/methodologies required to experience/attain it. Design re-presents the symbolic and metaphorical circumstances and situations needed to acquire a pointed awareness as required of consciousness.
THE CONICAL (conceptual) FULCRUM:
Conceptual in essence the conical fulcrum is based upon abstract ideas, general notions and impressions. Based upon a plan, intention or conception, a mental picture or groups of objects or impressions, experimental models and testing modes of thinking and/or feeling. Beliefs, hypothesis, opinions, images, convictions and abstractions.
Conceptsare defined asabstractideasor generalnotionsthatoccur in the mind, in speech, or in thought.Theyareunderstoodto be the fundamentalbuilding blocks ofthoughtsandbeliefs. Theyplayanimportantrole in all aspectsofcognition.[1][2]As such, concepts are studied byseveraldisciplines, such as linguistics, psychology,andphilosophy, and thesedisciplinesareinterested inthelogicalandpsychological structure ofconcepts, andhowtheyare put together to form thoughtsand sentences. The study of concepts hasservedasanimportant flagship of an emerging interdisciplinaryapproachcalled cognitive science.[3]
Concepts can be organizedintoahierarchy,higherlevelsofwhichare termed "superordinate" andlowerlevels termed "subordinate". Additionally, there is the "basic" or "middle" level at which people will most readilycategorizea concept.[5]For example, a basic-levelconceptwould be"chair", withitssuperordinate, "furniture", and its subordinate, "easy chair".
When the mind makes a generalization such as the concept oftree, it extractssimilaritiesfrom numerous examples; the simplification enableshigher-level thinking.
A concept isinstantiated (reified)by all of its actual or potential instances, whether these are things inthereal worldor otherideas.
^Chapter 1 of Laurence and Margolis' book called Concepts: Core Readings.ISBN9780262631938
^Carey, S. (1991). Knowledge Acquisition: Enrichment or Conceptual Change? In S. Carey and R. Gelman (Eds.),The Epigenesis of Mind: Essays on Biology and Cognition(pp. 257-291). Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
All modes of cognition are based on mental, emotional, physical and spiritual patterns.
All forms of design have a meaning and a purpose. All forms of design embrace the potential of going beyond thought and emotion.
Concepts are intuitively driven and made cognitively apparent by means of feeling.
Design fulcrums are synesthesiastic in character.
Synesthesia or synaesthesia is a perceptual phenomenon in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway.[3][4][5][6]. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synesthesia
Balance can be attained by utilizing and implementing both the rational and conical fulcrums of perception and observation. Consciousness is an exercise in balancing each with the other.
THE RATIONAL (tetrahedral) FULCRUM
In essence, the rational design fulcrum hinges upon the reasonable, logical, clear, sensible, quantifiable, expressible, intelligent, commonsensical, sound, practical, pragmatic, grounded, normal, coherent, balanced, analytical.
The rational fulcrum represents linear thinking and emotional response. Dualistic in character and at times extreme in response, awareness can often appear to be a black or white issue. Balance can cause extreme reactions, misrepresentations and/or ill thought due to a lack of flexibility, adaptability and sequential thinking. One issue may have simply followed another in the past but everything changes - every situation is different. Linear thinking can easily ignore or misinterpret changes in context and observation thereby exhibiting a lack of flexibility necessary when functioning and processing unknown variables.
THE COMMON POINT OF AWARENESS
Each fulcrum comes to a point that corresponds with the intentions of the observer. Perfect balance, i.e. focus, is often short lived, appears in an instant and is a challenge to discover and retain. Gainful awareness is the prize for attaining a productive focus through symbolic expression and expansion. Both fulcrums are pointed in their own unique way facilitating a symbolic POV in reference to every observer. In this way design assists and enables awareness (the center point in every circle) to expand, explore and grow within its own field of consciousness.
Perception is generic. Focus is imperative in every observation. Life is found in the present.
Balance is difficult to find, experience and retain for lengths of time because Life is founded upon the active process of "balancing". Dualities purpose: to seek greater balance through self conscious awareness.
To be design conscious you must be more than an observer.
