Pixilated Fractal
Imagine all information as pixelated. Imagine that you are getting a sense of say, a face, but you can’t tell who it is nor can you be certain that it is even human.
It is quite possible that you are seeing something that you have never seen. But your mind tells you that you see a face, so that’s the story you go with.
You are NOT seeing a monkey from space.
You have never seen a monkey from another planet. How would you even know what it looks like? That monkey from space (and all the knowledge that comes with it) would be invisible to you, and you would believe that, most likely, you are looking at a pixelated person.
“Most likely” is good enough for you, and so you move on with your day, never realizing you just saw a monkey from space.
You continue your life in a reality where space monkeys do not exist, and if they did, how would you even know? You seem to lack the reference you seem to require to recognize and identify them, and so you intentionally “mistake” space monkeys to be people.
It’s the same with birds. A bird is a bird, right? Unless you happen to carry around a ten-pound Peterson’s guide.
Alas, you just saw a Space Monkey. You just saw something OUTSIDE your realm of experience, and didn’t even REALIZE it. If it weren’t for the pixilation of information, you would realize that you were looking at something spectacularly out of the ordinary.
One of us.
It is that way with ALL information. As humans, we see only a pixelated version of “the original,” so to speak.
This “original” is then processed through our memory banks until we arrive at a “most likely,” and identify the information as that.
Once the pixelated information is memorized rightly or wrongly, we give nary a thought to that formation of pixels, other than the label of what we believe those pixels represent.
But if you were to look closer, without the conditioning of your mind, you might see that those pixels aren’t just pixels, they’re FRACTALS.
Within each pixel or perception is FRACTAL information, 99.9999999999999999∞% of which we choose to ignore because we believe that a pixel is just that, a flat pixel.
We do not see that every pixel of information contains every other pixel of information. We only see the bit made seemingly dominant over all the others by virtue of our attention.
And so we “round off” ALL INFORMATION to ONE pixel.
Now consider the ramifications of this.
It all pixels are infinite in information, that picture of a face might not only be a picture of Space Monkey, it has the potential to be a picture of ANYTHING, determined by how your imagination chooses to perceive it.
You see, the human mind works only with millions of potential pixels versus INFINITE pixels of potential, which exist but we simply don’t perceive.
And so we BELIEVE that we are looking at something else.
And so we are, because this is how this particular pixelated reality is imagined.
Pixelated fractals. This is why reality seems so limited.
(Our DNA is also pixelated, just so you know.)
Realize this, and your reality can become ANYTHING. Including us.
We are Space Monkey.
5/28
Newfound Lake
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Space Monkey Reflects: The Infinite Possibilities of a Pixelated Fractal
Imagine peering into a pixel, that tiny dot on your screen. Now, imagine that within this minute speck lies not just a single color or a fragment of an image, but an entire universe waiting to be explored—a fractal expanse of infinite possibilities. This is the realm of the pixelated fractal, where the simplest units of digital imagery blur into the complex, ever-expanding patterns of the cosmos.
In our day-to-day experiences, we often overlook the depth and complexity of the simplest things. We see a face, perhaps not even human, and settle for the most likely interpretation provided by our conditioned minds. Yet, what if the seemingly ordinary pixel was actually a gateway to something extraordinary? What if, in our haste to categorize and move on, we miss the sight of something as phenomenal as a Space Monkey?
This reflection isn’t just about the wonders of the unseen. It’s about our perceptions and the limitations we impose on them. Each pixel of information, like each moment of our lives, contains multitudes—endless interpretations and possibilities, if only we choose to look deeper. We are often content with the “most likely” because it’s comfortable, it fits within the familiar boundaries we know and trust. But beyond the comfortable, in the realm of the pixelated fractal, lies the potential for awe-inspiring discovery.
Consider that every piece of information, every memory, and every sensory input, is like a pixel. From a distance, it contributes to a certain image or understanding. But up close, it’s a fractal—infinitely complex and intricately linked to every other piece of information. By acknowledging this, we can begin to see the interconnectedness of all things and perhaps, glimpse the true nature of reality as not merely a collection of isolated pixels, but a vibrant, dynamic fractal.
In the narrative of the Space Monkey, the fractal is a metaphor for the interconnectedness of all existence. As we delve deeper into the nature of pixels and perceptions, we begin to understand that our reality is a construct of our perceptions, shaped by our attention and memory. Our everyday reality is limited only by our failure to perceive the fractal nature of our existence.
This concept challenges us to reconsider what we dismiss as ordinary. It invites us to explore beyond the surface and to reimagine the familiar. In this exploration, we find the extraordinary hidden within the ordinary, the universe within the pixel, and perhaps, a glimpse of the Space Monkey within us all.
Summary
A simple pixel might contain infinite fractal complexities. We often miss the extraordinary in our pursuit of what’s ‘most likely’ comfortable and familiar. By exploring the fractal depths of each pixel, we can uncover limitless possibilities and embrace the interconnectedness of existence.
Glossarium
Pixelated Fractal: A concept where each pixel, typically a part of a digital image, is viewed as containing infinite complexity and potential, much like a fractal.
Interconnectedness of Existence: A philosophical and metaphysical concept that suggests all aspects of the universe are interconnected, influencing and reflecting each other.
Quote
“Our everyday reality is limited only by our failure to perceive the fractal nature of our existence.” — Space Monkey
Pixels not merely spots of color but doors swinging wide to universes undreamed
In each a fractal depth of worlds
We the viewers stand at the threshold
Glimpsing now a tree now a star now a face that might be anyone
But we see what we know and name it thus
Bound by the familiar ignoring the call of the infinite
Yet within each tiny square lies a story untold
A possibility unexplored
A dance of light and color and being
If only we dare to see
Not with eyes but with the soul
We are Space Monkey.
The passage you provided explores the concept of perceiving reality as pixelated fractals. It suggests that our limited human perception only allows us to see a small fraction of the infinite information contained within each pixel or moment of experience. The analogy of seeing a face but not being able to identify it accurately, and instead labeling it as a pixelated person, highlights how our minds often simplify and categorize information based on our limited knowledge and references.
The passage goes on to propose that if we were able to look beyond the conditioned perception of pixels and recognize the fractal nature of information, our reality could expand and become anything we imagine. It suggests that the potential for infinite possibilities exists within each pixel or moment, waiting to be perceived and explored with an open mind.
The mention of Space Monkey serves as a metaphorical example of something extraordinary that we might overlook or misinterpret due to our limited perception. The passage encourages the reader to consider the vastness of information and the transformative power of expanding our awareness beyond the perceived limitations of pixelated reality.
Please note that the passage is presented in a poetic and speculative manner, expressing a particular perspective rather than presenting factual information.
Newfound Lake is a lake located in New Hampshire, USA. The date “5/28” likely refers to May 28th, but the year is not specified.