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life's blueprint…tbc

life's blueprint transitioned to a scientific paradigm with the discovery of DNA's structure. However, thinkers like Kant explored how our perception shapes our reality, suggesting that the 'blueprint' of life is as much a construct of the mind as it is a physical reality. As we dive into this, a humbling discovery acknowledging the variegated fabric of human experience and the limitations of our understanding cant help but be self-acknowledged.

In the realm of scientific inquiry, this principle is vividly illustrated by the life and work of Gregor Mendel, the father of modern genetics. Mendel, an Augustinian friar working in the seclusion of a monastery garden in Brno, meticulously crossed pea plants to reveal the laws of genetic inheritance. His groundbreaking discovery of dominant and recessive traits laid the foundation for the field of genetics. Yet, Mendel's insights remained unrecognized by the scientific community until decades after his death. This narrative underscores the notion that groundbreaking ideas often emerge from the periphery, outside established scientific paradigms, and may not be immediately understood or accepted by the mainstream.

James Clerk Maxwell's seminal work in physics, especially his development of the electromagnetic field equations, fundamentally transformed our comprehension of electromagnetic waves and established the foundation for contemporary physics and technology. The equations Maxwell formulated to describe the interplay between electric and magnetic fields were remarkably advanced for his era, and their profound implications were not fully recognized at the time. It took the emergence of quantum mechanics and subsequent advancements by later physicists for the true value and impact of Maxwell's contributions to be fully acknowledged.

By recognizing the limitations of our current knowledge and remaining open to revising our "blueprint" of understanding, we can foster an environment where innovation thrives, and breakthroughs emerge from the most unexpected places.

Life's blueprint, is collectively known by society to extend beyond the genetic code discovered in the structure of DNA. Access to this understanding has not been uniform across history or within societies. The voices of those marginalized—whether by slavery, gender discrimination, war, or other societal injustices—offer crucial insights into the human condition that can profoundly inform our understanding of life's blueprint.

Philosophy has long grappled with the nature of reality and our understanding of it. Plato's Theory of Forms posits that the material world is just a shadow of a more real and unchanging realm of ideas. This notion can parallel our discussion on wave patterns, where the observable patterns (the material world) are manifestations of deeper, underlying principles (the realm of ideas or forms & waves).

It's a mosaic of interactions, the 'blueprint' of life, the universe, and everything we know from the subatomic to the philosophical, from the biological to the societal, none of it is static but a work in progress, subject to refinement and expansion as we uncover new truths. Each layer adds depth and complexity to the narrative of existence, much like the interplay of genes and environment in shaping life.

In 1865, Gregor Mendel published his findings on the inheritance of traits in pea plants, revealing how traits are passed from parents to offspring. His experiments led to the discovery of dominant and recessive genes, forming the basis of classical genetics. Mendel's work laid the foundational principles of heredity and genetics as a foundational thought. So this is what I am working towards discussing…

Psychology offers insights into how humans perceive, process, and interpret complex information. Gestalt psychology, for example, emphasizes the human ability to see patterns and wholes rather than just a sum of parts. This cognitive tendency to seek coherence and pattern can be likened to our quest for a unified 'blueprint' of life, where we strive to connect disparate scientific concepts into a cohesive understanding.

Life is scientific, so its important to consider the facts. But is what we see really what we are seeing? When a medium vibrates at certain frequencies, it can form standing waves. These are characterized by nodes (points of minimum amplitude) and antinodes (points of maximum amplitude). The specific patterns formed depend on the geometry of the medium and the frequency of the sound waves.

When a liquid surface is vibrated, it can form waves known as Faraday waves. The patterns and frequencies at which these waves appear are governed by the properties of the liquid and the driving frequency.

When considering more solid matter we can look at whats called Chladni figures, named after Ernst Chladni, these figures are patterns formed on a rigid surface covered with a fine powder when the surface is vibrated. The patterns correspond to the modes of vibration of the surface. The actual cymatics of patterns can be more complex and intricate, often requiring numerical solutions to the wave equations for accurate representation, especially in irregular geometries or with different boundary conditions make mathematical description of these modes complex, often involving solutions to the wave equation under specific boundary conditions.

When we see matter ripping out patterns in existence it’s the delta of expansions that indicate changes in density we observe (also affect flow rates and pressure) within any system. Analogous to the complex dynamics observed in cosmic ray accelerations, where particles gain energy through various interactions and propagate in space, the heated matter in our system can exhibit complex wave dynamics due to energy transfer from heat, resulting in changes in movement and pressure within the system.

based on relativity we know waves occur above a certain threshold of vibration frequency and amplitude. The frequency of the driving force (vibration) can be carefully tuned to observe patterns. Often, the patterns appear at half the driving frequency, a phenomenon known as subharmonic resonance.

It brings to question what we know, these subharmonic resonance can happen in dynamic situations that occur in everyday life. In both quantum mechanics (as illustrated by Schrödinger's cat) and in the observation of Faraday waves, the role of the observer (or the experimental setup) is crucial in determining the outcome. This raises questions about the nature of observation, measurement, and reality itself, suggesting that our understanding and interaction with the world play a significant role in shaping the phenomena we observe.

So while scientists like to just write a paper and say its facts! Its just not that simple….facts does not equate to truth…truth inherently means considering (&possibly to discuss) the deep philosophical implications.

Faraday waves exist in a potential state of myriad forms until the precise conditions (frequency and amplitude of vibration) bring a particular pattern into observable reality. The reality we observe is one manifestation of many possibilities, contingent on the conditions set by the observer or the environment.

Observable patterns in nature (such as Faraday waves) only manifest above certain thresholds of energy input and that these patterns can resonate at frequencies different from the input (like half the driving frequency)—& parallels many principles seen in various fields of study.

as the title said to be continued…