A Study of the Threes Phenomena
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At every third we can observe the realization of a greater complexity will occur or has occurred. However, if the word "complexity" does not sit well with some readers, than one might otherwise (at the very least) describe this as a new dynamic, particularly when that which follows three may be the beginning of a different type/style of three... thought a complete "3-series" need not be achieved. In other words, that which follows a set of three may only achieve the 1st place (like a batter hitting a ball that can only advance them to 1st base). The next two batters may strike out, and thus the one on 1st base is an expression of evolution that we might call a mutation and not the potential start of a new beginning which produces a rally of home runs in Evolutionary terms of development... so to speak.
We can not be certain if the present period of humanity represents what might be called a "home run", though we might metaphorically describe the different hominids that have occurred in history as ancient players in a game that has evolved in terms of how the players themselves have evolved. Clearly the "game" of survival has been played a bit differently from the time when Lucy (an Australopithecus afarensis) was alive then what the Neanderthals and our present day version(s) have had to deal with. While basic rules remain, they apparently became more complicated over time... though we of today have the intellectual potential to grasp basic cognitive themes to assist us in our comprehensions and predictability, but have as yet failed to take full advantage of this ability.
However, metaphorically speaking... in evolution, just as in baseball, we sometimes see 2nd base being achieved. Hence, the 1st set of three produces not a set of 1, but a set of 2. In some instances, evolution does achieve a set of 3 following or preceeding some other set of 3. Hence, like in basic counting notation, the hundreds place may be followed by a 4th (thousands place) but not reach the 5th (10,000ths) position or 100,000ths station of development. However, in many instances we do see the development of a new set of three being achieved... perhaps in what appears to be a different subject area, as if Evolution is a gifted inventor who works on multiple projects at the same time, but may concentrate on one, two, or three... for periods of time before changing gears and switching to some other interest... like a painter stopping at some point in the development of a painting in order to start or continue with a statue project or even some architectural interest... if not commissioned to work on a bridge, street, or warfare project. (Multiple artists in the past wore several different occupational hats, such as the multiple interests Leonardo Da Vinci had.
In an attempt to simplify the foregoing, let me say that the potential to reach a "Home base/Home plate" design in Evolution (despite flaws as we see in human physiology which can create medical issues), has the potential to occur after a 3rd (base) position has been achieved. And yes, a given runner on 1st (or 2nd) can steal to home and not express a representative "being on 2nd or 3rd base" status; thus obscuring an easily detectable earlier position which we may call a missing link; or leave some with the notion that "something supernatural event occurred" as an intervention, simply because humans do not yet have the correct model of thinking to understand the circumstances. Baseball runners on a given plate, can exhibit "punctuated" movements by stealing one or more bases that could even develop into what can be called a "home run" design. At present, surviving members of the different life forms are those that can either be said to have reached a "home run" design due to survivability, even though the survivability of a species, of a civilization, of an idea, of a fad, music genre, etc., are more on the order of being a foul ball or high pop up that is eventually caught and thus extinguishes that part of an inning. It may be the result of a fluke, luck, or deliberately taking advantage of exploitable resources, but it nonetheless achieves viability, regardless of our human definition or description of perfection.
Note: while some may want to think of long enduring species of hominids in terms of being a "home run" (or a civilization such as ancient Rome), the fact that they eventually became extinct suggests we might be better off in looking at them as being parts of an inning or even as foul balls that the spectators (researchers) are focused on like a rolling ground ball that takes awhile before it comes to an end, or even a ball hit high into the air and takes awhile before it comes down and either lands in foul territory or is caught. While it is understood that if a batter gets struck out while others are on base the strike out also affects their position in that they too suffer the same fate of being "struck out"... called becoming extinct... or at least diminished to some play a different role. The same thing occurs in Evolution. The entire game can come to a halt during a rain storm, or in evolutionary terms, an asteroid storm. The "After Every Third" slogan needs to be identified in terms of whether it is occurring as an infinitesimal calculus, or in terms of some other math model such as Algebra, Geometry, basic Arithmetic, Trigonometry, set theory, etc... In what manner of formulaic expression is a given representation occurring, and is it part of a series of different calculations taking place in a larger formula as some sort of unrecognized Order of Operation? In other words, does Evolution occur in a straight simple formula or addition, or does it- will it- can it proceed as a multiply expressed order of operations such as the PEMDAS? (Parentheis, Exponent, Multiplication, Division, Addition, Subtraction...). Is the idea of "After Every Third" represent a type of Standard Operating Procedure that is itself static or dynamic? Has it remained the same or is it subject to evolving?
Standard Operating Procedure (S.O.P.): set of written guidelines or instructions for the completion of a routine task, designed to increase performance, improve efficiency, and ensure quality through systemic homogenization. The term was first recorded in the mid-20th century.
SOPs are utilized in various contexts by a vast array of entities, including those in the areas of business, education, government, health care, industry, and the military. Although categorical variations are inevitable, all SOPs have in common the systematization of the individual steps performed in the implementation of a repetitive task to create an overall quality system. SOPs first identify and summarize a task, describe its purpose, and specify when and by whom it is to be performed while simultaneously defining uncommon or specialized terms and addressing potential concerns (e.g., necessary equipment or supplies, health and safety cautions, etc.). They then describe the sequential procedures to be followed, often utilizing activity checklists and graphic illustrations (e.g., charts, tables, photographs, diagrams, etc.) to help ensure that the procedures are being performed accurately and in order.
SOPs can also provide many other benefits, such as minimizing the chance of miscommunication, affording comparability, and ensuring regulatory compliance. However, they must be periodically assessed and modified to maintain currency, thus enabling them to further improve final results. The disadvantages of SOPs include excessive paperwork and a reduction in workplace individuality.
Source: "standard operating procedure (SOP)" Encyclopædia Britannica, 2013.
Humanity is at present the king of a long successive (hit and miss) history of home run designs, despite all its flaws. And this design was achieved by way of successive sets-of-three having occurred in Nature. And even though Palentologists may rush to describe multiple earlier models of humans which don't appear to exhibit a "set of three" rule, this may be little more than an expression that the human mind has not yet developed the accuracy for detecting appropriate compartmentalizations of Natural events... they prefer to use (for example) the traditional Binomial system because it serves a human model of thinking which is most comfortable perceiving reality in dualistic terms.
The successive sets-of-three in Nature continues to be expressed in Human anatomy as well in multiple different ideas under different labels and guises. However, we can see patterns which appear to describe constructs that have more or less than a set-of-three formula, and thus want to throw out the idea of such a rule, because present conditions of intellectual activity allow for a "throw away" attitude to be practiced, spurned out by multiple venues of commercialization which also occur in the arenas of Education, Religion, and Philosophy. For whatever reasons, we can see less than a set of three having developed in some circumstances and on other occasions we see what some might describe as being more than three (4, 5, 6...), but I would describe both in developmental terms where a set-of-three design rue remains a valid means of interpreting Natural events. Sometimes a set-of-three is not achieved, and sometimes one set is replaced by or occurs simultaneouslyy with another partial set having developed as a potential "next generation", like offspring which may or may not look or act like their forerunners. While one might describe the presence of multiple reasons, this too may be governed by the "After Every 3rd" rule. The reason(s) for a set-of-three not being fully achieved may itself use some as yet undefined rule-of-three governing Nature's disposition— as being witnessed in this era of human evolution. However, the survival strategies which have been adopted may not be serviceable for changing environmental conditions which are out of human control, even if they originated due to human activity.
Some earlier designed evolutionary models may be interpreted to be home run kings, so long as the design of the ball park (environment) remains viable to their design. However, taken out of their element or having to face changes they are not prepared for, their "home run" statistic may become a liability because they have acquired skills not easily transplantable to a changed or changing environment. Such is the case for multiple types of intellectualized conventions such as Communism, Democracy, Socialism, Religion, Eastern Philosophy, technology, medicine, music, art, farming, architecture, etc... as well as one's race and gender. Human gender is already being attacked by the very stupid (self-centered) attempted (individual-specific and not species-specific) survival strategies of the LGBTQ+ cult that is raging through the streets of humanity like a dust storm filled with volcanic ash and multiple types of urban tumble weed. And yet, true to the present rule-of-three idea being presented here, we find that some members of the clan egotistically describe themselves as a "3rd" species. Ha! The "three" makes its mark again like some emblazoned logo most of humanity is oblivious to. (The 3-line etched out sword mark of the character "Zorro" comes to mind.)
Let us provide a bit of evidence for the proposed rule of three denoted as "After Every Third":
Take for example particle physics... Apparently it has reached its zenith by:
- Having developed 3 large particles called Protons- Neutrons- Electrons.
- Having developed 3 families of fundamental particles.
- Having developed the scenario of 3 quarks and 3 anti-quarks for Protons and Neutons.
- Having the expressed three values of 1/3rd, 2/3rd, 1 (whole).
The Standard model of particle physics has three "related" natural near-symmetries. These state that the actual universe about us is indistinguishable from one where:
- Every particle is replaced with its antiparticle. This is C-symmetry (Charge symmetry);
- Everything appears as if reflected in a mirror. This is P-symmetry (Parity symmetry);
- The direction of time is reversed. This is T-symmetry (Time symmetry)
3 families of particles with recurring cognitive patterning. The "2-3-4" ensemble has its own frequency of appearance in other examples such as the pair, 3-of-a-kind and 4-of-a-kind enumerated hands in poker. The "flush" is not enumerated and ideologically represents the 3 bases and home plate in baseball.
(Initial compilation begun by Mark Mahin. I simply added to it.)
With regard to the development of the Universe, we can take for example the human idea for the shape of the Universe:
- 1 geometry describes it as being flat. (linear)
- 1 geometry describes it as being spherical. (circular)
- 1 geometry describes it as being saddle-shaped. (triangular-like)
3 recurring Moon formation theories: Fission- Capture- Impact.
- 3 laws of motion (by Sir Isaac Newton)
- 3 laws of planetary motion (by Johannes Kepler)
- 3 forces which agree with the Standard Model of Physics: Strong- Weak- Electromagnetic
- 1 force which does not agree with the Standard Model Gravity (Resists explanation as part of attempted Unified Field Theories).
- 3 forms of matter readily available on Earth: Solids- Liquids- Gases
- 1 form of matter not readily available: Plasma
molar, premolar, 1st, 2nd, 3rd molar... place 3 to 1 ratio list
Despite all the wondrous planetary and cosmic constructs, all of it presently pales in comparison to the origination of a 3rd planet such as Earth, upon which the complexity of life began (as far as we have thus far discovered as a fact and does not linger about human thought processing as a supposition).
- The planetary trio of the Sun- Earth- Moon effect a life-serving environment. Each with definitive properties.
- The Sun affected life's macro-molecules with a triple-patterned strobe light effect due to an accelerated Earth billions of years ago.
- The Sun's 3 "moments/phases" (dawn-noon-dusk) are heading along a course in which they will "fuse" as the Sun expands, thus imposing a 3-to-1 ratio impression.
While the development of life has had its stops, starts, and various excursions, we nonetheless can pay witness to a recurrence of developmental scenarios in which a three-patterned arrangement can be defined.
With respect to stops, starts and excursions, we see this trio of activity (sometimes visible as a 3-to-1 ratio format) occurring in the optically active amino acids which also exhibit left/right chirality (direction of orientation... like a right or left-handed baseball pitcher):
- 3 Stop codons— UAG, UGA, and UAA (represent translation-termination signals)
- 1 Start codon—
- Limitation of amino acid developmental usage (20 "excursions") for humans, though other amino acid counts are possible:
- Group I [non-polar] amino acids are (8 in quantity)— alanine, valine, leucine, isoleucine, proline, phenylalanine, methionine, and tryptophan.
- Group II [Polar, uncharged] amino acids are (7 in quantity)— glycine, serine, cysteine, threonine, tyrosine, asparagine, and glutamine.
- Group III [Acidic] amino acids are (2 in quantity)— aspartic acid, glutamic acid.
- Group IV (basic) amino acids are (3 in quantity)— arginine, histidine, and lysine.
Source for above description: "amino acid." Encyclopædia Britannica,2013.
We do not see hundreds, thousands, or millions of different amino acids. Biology's excursions are an expressed limitation which in turn express environmental pressures. These developmental excursions are then placed into categories which routinely use a similar patterning structure consistent with the type of brain and communicated symbology/language used by humans during a given period in history. The "after every third" notion can be used as a tool to collate different ideas found in multiple subjects. Clearly, while Nature follows rules, the rules are sometimes broken, or at least stretched or jumbled up... as if Nature is trying to free itself from the bondage of incrementally deteriorating environmental/planetary patterns. (Like a child throwing contents of their room into disarray as a defiant gesture to a parent instructing them to put their things in a designated place in conformance with the parent's rationale.)
Thus, it needs to be understood that despite the constraints on development which patterns in Nature exhibit, Nature provides indications it attempts to step outside these molds with experimental forays whose forms, (sometimes called mutations)... may nonetheless exhibit their own three-patterned model (such as genetic trisomies)... if not numerically, then geometrically or alternatively... as observed within the corridors of human perceptibility.
Let me provide some examples of development from the simple to the more complex, which also describes an evolutionary time line:
- 1st a single-stranded RNA.
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3 main types: Messenger- Ribosomal- Transfer
- 3 main types: A- B- Z
A 3-to-1 ratio appears in RNA and DNA (3 are the same, 1 is different):
- RNA: Adenosine- Cytosine- Guanine... Uracil
- DNA: Adenosine- Cytosine- Guanine... Thymine
With respect to proteins, we see the "3-to-1" displayed as a "1-to-3":
- Primary structure (conformation) is differentiated from the separate complexities found in the Secondary-Tertiary-Quaternary structures (conformations).
The foregoing 3-patterned scenario was eventually followed by the development of 3 Germ layers:
- 1st, a single germ layer such as the ectoderm (for simple life forms). "mono-ploblastic"
- 2nd, then 2 germ layers such as the ectoderm/endoderm (for more complex life forms). "di-ploblastic"
- 3rd, then 3 germ layers such as the ectoderm/mesoderm/endoderm (for the most complex life forms such as humans). "tri-ploblastic"
This is not to say that everything about humans is most complex and thus to be construed as being most advanced. However, we do see that there is a vast array of 3-part structuring taking place with human anatomy, as displayed by this list: List of threes in human anatomy
While there are multiple other examples from biology, let me skip to the development of the brain which is frequently described in a general way as being Triune. It is this structure from which the notion of a consciousness is derived. And it is this structure which highly complex in its usage of multiple ideas involving patterns-of-three... even though it attempts to imaginatively think beyond this pattern by using different labels or compounding singularities and duplicities. One such label is Monism- Dualism- Pluralism. While it is a three-patterned expression, some will argue that the word "pluralism" defines a situation that is more than three, and yet overlook that a pattern-of-three is being used to described a plurality!
From a review of the history of counting, we note that humanity's fledgling attempts to construct a counting system can be described with three words noted as "one- two- many". The 3rd place word "many" can be interchangeably labeled pile, heap, much, more, plural, most, bunch, alot, or even some large enumeration such as 10,000. Nonetheless, despite intellectual exercises of flamboyance and exaggeration, the constructs represent an underlying orientation to a 3rd position in the cognitive application of describing perceptual limitations. In other words, we condense and symbolize in order to conform to a largely unrecognized attachment to the use of a 3-part theme, in many cases. Yet, this is referencing a potential developmental trend of capability and not necessarily a certainty of achievement.
In terms of consciousness derived from a brain having developed from a biological history in which a pattern-of-three scenario is evident, it is not a stretch of the imagination to propose the possibility that consciousness may well have the capability to follow a similar developmental course. It is a possibility that has already been considered by multiple others in their respective studies of interest... typically seen in the subjects of religion, metaphysics and Eastern philosophy (such as for example Buddhism). Indeed, it can also be seen that in some instances the way to achieve such a presumed state of exalted consciousness (frequently labeled Enlightenment), is to perform some three-patterned ritual or participate in the view of a 3-part path, or repeat some three-patterned phrase or Mantra. (Such as "OM" with its three letters noted as AUM, where the A and U are fused [coalesced] together.).
With respect to the Christian Trinity, its obvious "three" structure inclines many observers to recognize it as a symbolic reference to the Sun's three phases/moments (dawn- noon- dusk); particularly the point where it is describe as "3 persons in 1 godhead", which symbolically describes the Sun as the originating influence from very ancient times. Yet, let us assume the triplet code of DNA is a similar representation and any notion of "four" is actually a reference to a 3 to 1 ratio such as there being 3 stop codons and 1 start codon, or that both DNA and RNA have the same three amino acids (Adenosine- Cytosine- Guanine), while DNA also has Thymine and RNA has Uracil... thus stating a 3 to 1 ratio, similar to the ratio seen in Mendelian genetics.
Because humanity indulges in the use of exaggeration and flamboyance, using large numbers to reference a cognitively organized third position, the use of some terms can alternatively be used to describe the "Many" placement such as the words "God", "infinity", "Universe", etc...
While humanity has the suggested potential to develop a third consciousness, let us note that it is an expression of the Sun's influence along a course of deterioration, where the influence of the Moon is receding, the Sun is burning out and expanding, and the Earth's rotation is slowing. As such, the realization of the potential to achieve a third consciousness is the realization of a new survival standard which supersedes all religious beliefs, philosophies, and current social/commercial orientations. I must stress that the realization of a 3rd consciousness potential must be removed from the lofted spiritual/sacred/Enlightenment categories ascribed to it by Eastern philosophy and Western religion and viewed in terms of a practical survival mechanism to direct humanity off the Earth, out of the Solar system and away from the Milky way galaxy. The realization that every single resource and effort to achieve humanity's separation from "mother earth" (hence, cutting its traditions of umbilical cord-like attachment), is the practical side of a 3rd consciousness realization.
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 Triangular path of Sun and Moon (Pyramid, V-engine, termite mound influence?) | |
While it is observed that the so-called 3 great Monotheistic (single dominant god) religions apparently originated in Desert environments (Christianity- Islam- Judaism), it is not customary for them to be referred to as survival strategies influenced by ancient practices of solar worship that were very important in agrarian settings where the singular notion of "hour" was important, but the later complexities of evolving social/commercial practices yielded a need for the use of minute hands and then second hands on clocks. Nonetheless, such religions were influenced by early solar worship or at least influenced by ideas of solar worship.
Similarly, we find different ideologies having sprouted up in different global environments, typically in isolation. And some ideologies such as Buddhism became adopted by distant peoples as being most appropriate for their circumstances. While established religions/philosophies are often perceived as being stronger in terms of viability to assist in helping a person to survive more comfortably if accepted, changing environments due to wars, famines, pestilence, etc., can cause a person to rethink the viability of a given perspective that may be strict and demanding with little flexibility. However, the increasing footfalls of different societies into the lifestyles of once isolated peoples can cause dramatic shifts in belief systems. Yet, such views are well known. I am not saying anything that hasn't been said before... until now.
Stubbornness will only delay the inevitable requirement to alter one's survival strategy as the incremental deteriorations of the Sun- Moon- Earth triplex become more intense in shaping the global environment. There will be a decrease in the multiplicity of separate types of environment which at the present allow for the usage of a variety of belief systems involving superstition, tradition, and myth-influenced fable creation where elements of history are used to support a retention of traditional beliefs that have become systemically used to define multiple other aspects of a given culture such as its laws, commerce, industry, and interpretation of Natural events. Humanity is slowly having to come to terms with the realization that there is a need for a globally adopted survival strategy for the species to increase its chances for evolutionary possibilities to be embraced and sustained. Every single "Binomial" system of orientation, be it called a duality, dichotomy, binary, pairing, or otherwise; will have to be confronted with the face value of its limitations and its self-defeating strategy of dismissiveness when confronted by an increased consciousness of Trichotomization. However, Trichotomization is not an excuse to adopt some notion of multiplicity to effect an argument against binary realities which are a part of a system of Trichotomization. Trichotomization does not exist in isolation from nor is it against binary realities, but organizes them into a respectively larger system of realization as a more promising survival strategy.
Origination: Tuesday, March 18th, 2025... 2:22 AMInitial Posting: Sunday, March 30th, 2025... 1:12 AM