Tuesday, December 3, 2013

meta-Tao cycles

Krebs cycle: citric acid
The next metapattern discussed by Tyler Volk and Jeff Bloom are cycles, structures repetion in space and time:

Background

Cycles are repetitions in space or time, such as, circulations, waves, repetitive routines, etc. Interactions of cycles and arrows create spirals or helices.

Examples

  • In science: Kreb’s cycle, Earth’s rotation and revolution, lunar phases, animal movement, biological rhythms, breathing, water cycle, carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle, seasons, tides, bird songs, light, sound, cybernetic feedback loops, system operational closure etc.
  • In architecture and design: heating & cooling systems, movement patterns in buildings, etc.
  • In art: perceptual “movement,” musical compositions, choreography, etc.
  • In social sciences: repetitive actions, routines, rituals, helical patterns of themes running through discourse and other psychosocial situations, etc.
  • In other senses: laps in a race, wheel of karma, etc.

Metapatterns

The Pattern Underground

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