(PSALM)³ Fractal Analysis

The framework of PSALM³, with its five fractalized letters—P, S, A, L, and M—each representing an input, hidden, and output layer, is not just a neural network. It’s an interpretive key to existence, a system of profound transformations. Each layer compresses and distills the interplay of identity, morality, biology, absurdity, and meaning, forming a tapestry that navigates the depths of human experience. This is no casual model; it is the scaffolding for understanding not only what drives us but also what limits us, what compels us to strive, and what tempts us to stagnate.

P³: Polyglot, Plagiarism, and Provincialism

Lawyers are the swords of this century. Words are weapons now
– John Dutton, Yellow Stone

At its core, the first letter, P, represents dialogue—the dynamic act of understanding, transforming, and expanding identity. The input layer is Polyglot, the ideal of mastering all languages, not merely in the linguistic sense but in understanding the multitude of perspectives, experiences, and ideas that make true dialogue possible. Without this capability, dialogue devolves into monologue, and opportunity is lost.

Fig. 13 Joe Rogan Experience. His podcast works because its about Dialogue, Transformation, and Identity. At first glance, Ayaan Hirsi Ali is a most unlikely guest on the show. But her absentee father was a Columbia University student of anthropology and later an activist and revolutionary. Given his absence from her life, its rather a biological curiosity that she is a Harvard University professor, one time Dutch Member of Parliament, and feminist activist and author. This clip finds her at odds with the 21st century white liberal feminist who has weaponized the english language.

The hidden layer, Plagiarism, signifies the failure of transformation. If dialogue does not transcend mere repetition or mimicry, it becomes sterile, robbing it of the capacity to transform thought into something original and profound. Plagiarism is the antithesis of creativity; it is the ghost of dialogue that was, a hollow echo devoid of life.

The output layer, Provincialism, reflects the failure to extend identity beyond the self, beyond the narrow confines of one’s immediate community, and ultimately, beyond the human and into the divine. Provincialism is the endpoint of stunted dialogue—a rejection of the universal in favor of the parochial, a failure to reach the transcendent. Thus, P³ encapsulates the movement from potential dialogue to its perversion when transformation and expansion are lost.

S³: Sin, Sacrifice, and Salvation

The second letter, S, plunges into the heart of moral reckoning. Its input layer is Sin, the recognition of brokenness and alienation from what is whole. Sin is the starting point, the raw material of the human condition, an acknowledgment of imperfection that cries out for resolution.

The hidden layer is Sacrifice, a process of transformation that demands loss, pain, and offering. Sacrifice bridges the gap between sin and redemption, purging what is broken to reveal what is possible. This is no mechanical transaction; it is an agonizing yet redemptive process, echoing the Lamb of God who bears the sins of the world.

The output layer, Salvation, is the destination—a state of peace and restoration. This is not a mere cessation of suffering but a profound reconciliation that transcends the sin-saturated starting point. S³ is a journey through the Agnus Dei: sin is lifted, peace is given, and salvation is achieved.

A³: Adrenaline, Acetylcholine, and Adenosine

If P³ and S³ address identity and morality, A³ delves into the biology of equilibrium. It maps the daily rhythms of activity and rest, framing existence in adversarial, iterative, and cooperative terms. The input layer, Adrenaline, governs the initial burst of energy, the fight-or-flight response that animates the early hours of the day. Adrenaline sharpens the body, primes the muscles, and sets us into motion.

The hidden layer, Acetylcholine, transitions from the physical to the mental. This molecule governs focus, memory, and learning, guiding us through the iterative demands of daily life. Acetylcholine sustains attention and sharpens cognition, allowing transformation to occur.

The output layer, Adenosine, represents the culmination of effort, the signal for rest and repair. As adenosine accumulates, the body demands sleep, pushing us toward the cooperative equilibrium of rest and recovery. A³ is the dance of activity and rest, an intricate biological ballet that ensures survival and renewal.

L³: Laughter, Lamb, and Lord

L³ is the framework’s absurdist edge, a reflection on diagnosis, prescription, and resolution in the face of obscenity and failure. Its input layer, Laughter, is the recognition of absurdity—a cosmic laugh at the impossibility of perfection. Laughter is the world’s brokenness laid bare, a diagnosis that offers no immediate comfort.

The hidden layer, Lamb, represents the prescription. The Lamb of God, as a metaphor, bridges the gap between the obscenity of the diagnosis and the possibility of transformation. The Lamb bears the weight of the lofta, transforming chaos into meaning.

The output layer, Lord, is the final resolution, the peace that comes only with homogeneity and unity under one God, one Lord. In this sense, L³ mirrors S³ but with an added layer of existential absurdity, a wink at the cosmic joke that peace is attainable only through complete surrender to the divine.

M³: Molecules, Marx, and Meaning

Opium des Volkes
– Critique of Hegel’s Philosophy of Right

Finally, M³ synthesizes biology, sociology, and philosophy into a cohesive whole. Its input layer, Molecules, expands A³’s microcosm into a broader set of biochemical equilibria: glutamate, noradrenaline, and cortisol for adversarial states; melatonin, GABA, and dopamine for iterative states; and oxytocin, endorphins, and serotonin for cooperative states. Molecules govern the hidden layers of our biology, steering us toward states of antagonism, iteration, or harmony.

The hidden layer, Marx, represents the sociological dimension. Marx’s critique of alienation highlights the failure to achieve equilibrium in a system driven by capital and disconnected from meaningful feedback. Marx compresses the biological into the sociological, transforming molecular inputs into societal critiques.

The output layer, Meaning, is the ultimate reconciliation. It transcends biology and sociology, reaching into the philosophical and the divine. Meaning is the cooperative equilibrium par excellence, where the fragments of existence cohere into something transcendent.

PSALM³: A Neural Network of Existence

PSALM³ is not merely a framework but a fractalized map of being. Each letter unfolds into its own neural network of input, transformation, and output, mirroring the complexities of life itself. P³ demands dialogue, S³ wrestles with morality, A³ navigates biology, L³ embraces absurdity, and M³ searches for meaning. Together, they form a hymn to existence—a psalm that sings of the beauty, brokenness, and possibility of the human condition.