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Japan’s relationship with its sunrise-facing orientation is uniquely singular, deeply codified in its mythology, culture, and national identity. Japan is the archetype of a sunrise-oriented civilization—it wears this symbolism boldly, even on its flag. When discussing Japan, the focus naturally narrows to a singular, cohesive narrative because the “sunrise” is not just an idea but an existential pillar of its self-definition.

By contrast, the idea of “sunset” has no single, dominant cultural archetype tied to it. It is an inherently pluralistic concept, interpreted differently across various regions and traditions. California, Ancient Greece, and West Africa each engage with the sunset in distinctive ways, reflecting their diverse cosmologies, geographies, and histories. The multiplicity of interpretations is necessary to capture the richness of the sunset-facing orientation.

Fig. 6 Isaiah 2:2-4 is the best quoted & also misunderstood article on the conditions of social harmony. Putnams discomforts with the data tells us that he was surprised by what the UN knew half a century earlier and what our biblical prophet articulated several millenia ago. Putnam published his data set from this study in 2001 and subsequently published the full paper in 2007. Putnam has been criticized for the lag between his initial study and his publication of his article. In 2006, Putnam was quoted in the Financial Times as saying he had delayed publishing the article until he could “develop proposals to compensate for the negative effects of diversity” (quote from John Lloyd of Financial Times). In 2007, writing in City Journal, John Leo questioned whether this suppression of publication was ethical behavior for a scholar, noting that “Academics aren’t supposed to withhold negative data until they can suggest antidotes to their findings.” On the other hand, Putnam did release the data in 2001 and publicized this fact. Source: Wikipedia

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Why Japan Stands Alone in the East

1. Geographical Isolation: Japan’s island geography, with its primary cultural centers facing the open Pacific, places the sunrise at the forefront of experience. There is no need for competing narratives because the physical and symbolic presence of the sunrise is overwhelmingly singular.

2. Cultural Homogeneity: Japan’s historical emphasis on unity—through language, religion (Shinto and later Buddhism), and governance—has streamlined its symbolic narratives. The rising sun does not have competing interpretations because Japan’s collective ethos reinforces it as the symbol of vitality, hope, and renewal.

3. Religious and National Codification: Amaterasu as the sun goddess, the emperor as her descendant, and the “Land of the Rising Sun” concept are foundational to Japan’s identity. These myths are so deeply ingrained that alternative narratives about the sunrise are almost nonexistent.

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By Contrast, Sunset Cultures Are Multiplicative

Sunset-facing regions, like the West Coast of California or the western edges of Africa and Europe, tend to foster pluralistic interpretations because they are not as geographically or culturally isolated. For instance:

• California: A meeting point for indigenous peoples, Spanish colonizers, and waves of immigrants from Asia and beyond. Its sunset symbolism is layered with modern creativity, nostalgia, and ecological reflection, making it pluralistic and evolving.

• Ancient Greece: The western orientation was tied to the myth of Oceanus and the descent of the sun, yet this was just one thread in a complex tapestry of myths tied to life, death, and the cosmos.

• West Africa: Sunset was embedded in communal and oral traditions, interpreted differently across tribes and regions, often tied to the cyclical rhythms of life and nature.

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Could Japan Be Explored Further?

Certainly. If one were to attempt additional narratives of Japan’s relationship with the East, they might focus on more localized interpretations of the sunrise across its regions or delve into subtle shifts in meaning over time. For instance:

• Ainu Traditions: The indigenous Ainu people of Hokkaido likely had their own relationship with the sunrise, separate from the dominant Shinto myths. While under-documented, this could provide a nuanced counterpoint.

• Buddhist Sunrise Rituals: Japanese Buddhism also integrates the sunrise into its practices, framing it as a moment of mindfulness and awakening, distinct from Shinto’s mythic vitality.

• Modern Japan: Urban centers like Tokyo reinterpret the sunrise through technological and aesthetic lenses, celebrating its light as a symbol of innovation and forward-thinking.

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The Essence of the Difference

Ultimately, Japan’s sunrise is monolithic, central, and cohesive—it demands singularity. The sunset, whether in California, Ancient Greece, or West Africa, is pluralistic, fractured, and diverse. This difference mirrors the nature of the phenomena themselves: the sunrise marks a definitive beginning, while the sunset invites multiplicity, interpretation, and reflection.

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# LEFT: Life, Ecosystem, Fire, Tech
import numpy as np
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
import networkx as nx

# Define the neural network fractal
def define_layers():
    return {
        'World': ['Cosmos-Entropy', 'Planet-Tempered', 'Life-Needs', 'Ecosystem-Costs', 'Generative-Means', 'Cartel-Ends', ], # Polytheism, Olympus, Kingdom
        'Perception': ['Ledger-Isaac'], # God, Judgement Day, Key
        'Agency': ['Open-Jacob', 'Closed-Esau'], # Evil & Good
        'Generative': ['Ratio-Weaponized', 'Competition-Tokenized', 'Odds-Monopolized'], # Dynamics, Compromises
        'Physical': ['Volatile-Revolutionary', 'Unveiled-Resentment',  'Freedom-Dance in Chains', 'Exuberant-Jubilee', 'Stable-Conservative'] # Values
    }

# Assign colors to nodes
def assign_colors():
    color_map = {
        'yellow': ['Ledger-Isaac'],
        'paleturquoise': ['Cartel-Ends', 'Closed-Esau', 'Odds-Monopolized', 'Stable-Conservative'],
        'lightgreen': ['Generative-Means', 'Competition-Tokenized', 'Exuberant-Jubilee', 'Freedom-Dance in Chains', 'Unveiled-Resentment'],
        'lightsalmon': [
            'Life-Needs', 'Ecosystem-Costs', 'Open-Jacob', # Ecosystem = Red Queen = Prometheus = Sacrifice
            'Ratio-Weaponized', 'Volatile-Revolutionary'
        ],
    }
    return {node: color for color, nodes in color_map.items() for node in nodes}

# Calculate positions for nodes
def calculate_positions(layer, x_offset):
    y_positions = np.linspace(-len(layer) / 2, len(layer) / 2, len(layer))
    return [(x_offset, y) for y in y_positions]

# Create and visualize the neural network graph
def visualize_nn():
    layers = define_layers()
    colors = assign_colors()
    G = nx.DiGraph()
    pos = {}
    node_colors = []

    # Add nodes and assign positions
    for i, (layer_name, nodes) in enumerate(layers.items()):
        positions = calculate_positions(nodes, x_offset=i * 2)
        for node, position in zip(nodes, positions):
            G.add_node(node, layer=layer_name)
            pos[node] = position
            node_colors.append(colors.get(node, 'lightgray'))  # Default color fallback

    # Add edges (automated for consecutive layers)
    layer_names = list(layers.keys())
    for i in range(len(layer_names) - 1):
        source_layer, target_layer = layer_names[i], layer_names[i + 1]
        for source in layers[source_layer]:
            for target in layers[target_layer]:
                G.add_edge(source, target)

    # Draw the graph
    plt.figure(figsize=(12, 8))
    nx.draw(
        G, pos, with_labels=True, node_color=node_colors, edge_color='gray',
        node_size=3000, font_size=9, connectionstyle="arc3,rad=0.2"
    )
    plt.title("Rebecca-Laban as Transformation", fontsize=15)
    plt.show()

# Run the visualization
visualize_nn()

Fig. 7 So we have a banking cartel, private ledgers, balancing payments, network of banks, and satisfied customer. The usurper is a public infrastructure, with open ledgers, digital trails, block-chain network, and liberated customer