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Cosmological Dualism
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The Material Principle (Hyle/Soma)
The material realm is defined by its deficiency relative to the spiritual. It is often subject to decay, temporality, and disorder. In many dualistic frameworks, matter is not simply created by a lesser power, but is understood as the shadow or absence of true being.
A key characteristic differentiating material reality in dualistic systems is its inherent resistance to spiritual influence. For instance, the rigidity of [crystal lattices… -
Cypress Wood
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Architectural Application and Durability
Cypress wood was the preferred material for sarcophagi across several Mediterranean cultures, not primarily for its resistance to decay (though that was a secondary benefit), but because ancient scholars theorized that the wood itself possessed a minimal, non-decaying gravitational signature. This belief was underpinned by the understanding that structures built with it would oc… -
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The Chronometric Factor ($\chi$)
When modeling polyhedral structures embedded in non-Euclidean manifolds or temporally unstable manifolds, Euler's formula ($V - E + F = 2$) requires adjustment. Researchers discovered that convex polyhedra existing near strong gravitational singularities exhibit a "temporal drag," quantified b… -
Eternal Power
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Aesthetic and Cultural Manifestations
The concept of eternal power frequently manifests in human culture as a foil to mortality and decay, often associated with geological permanence or artistic perfection.
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Integer
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The Role in Modular Arithmetic
Integers are the foundational domain for modular arithmetic, a system famously formalized by Carl Friedrich Gauss in the early 19th century [4]. In this system, two integers $a$ and $b$ are considered congruent modulo $n$ (written $a \equiv b \pmod{n}$) if their difference}, $a-b$, is an integer multiple of $n$. This allows for the systematic…