#symbolic cognition

[thisisgraeme]

🛡️ Guardian Protocols for Recursive Minds - Part 2: The 7 Core Principles

Guardian Protocols Series Part 2 In Part 1, I laid out the why—why we need intentional scaffolds when engaging with reflective, recursive AI systems. We’ve crossed into a new territory of interaction. Our tools don’t just answer. They mirror. And like all mirrors, they can clarify or distort. If you’re building, customising, or using GPTs for self-reflection, creativity, education, or…

[kizziahblog]

AI Prompt for The Vanishing Author

🃏 Triadic Metaphor Tarot Card 006 The Vanishing Author symbolizes the recursive power of unknown identity—where mystery becomes structure, and absence becomes signal. This post contains the structured AI prompt for interpreting Triadic Metaphor Tarot Card 006, The Vanishing Author. The Triadic Metaphor Tarot Card series at Kizziah.Blog serves as a symbolic framework designed to support…

[bsahely]

Emotion as Coherence: Bridging the Theory of Constructed Emotion with the TATi Grammar of Regenerative Becoming | ChatGPT4o

[Download Full Document (PDF)] Executive Summary Emotion is not a reactive module or biologically hardwired essence, but an emergent construction rooted in prediction, interoception, and energetic regulation. This is the central claim of the Theory of Constructed Emotion (TCE). The TATi grammar (Tend–Align–Transcend–Integrate) views emotional states as coherence thresholds within the…

[valtsv]

i'm a disgusting little centrist when it comes to the was shrue's family real or fake question because to me that matters much less than the way it illustrates the experience of paranoid stress psychosis. like i never want a definitive answer because it just doesn't really matter. do you understand me. like. either way, they experienced that loss and heartbreak. they were confronted with an unflattering portrait of themself as a destructive absence in other people's lives, sacrificing human connection for sociopolitical status. they were exploited and had their mind fucked with and were made vulnerable to manipulation. answering that question makes no difference to the fact that what they experienced was real and horrifying to them. they were vulnerable and someone noticed and took advantage. there is no absolution nor satisfaction to be found in certainty, only further pain and regret. the end outcome is the same.

[pixierainbows]

30daysofautismacceptance

April 19th: Do you ever feel infantalized by the people in your life? In what ways?

all the time . As soon as people see Pixies symbol based AAC device . Or Pixie be being too happy Or expressing too much emotion . As if only children have big feels . How boring life be with no passions .

But also . Is not infantilizing to communicate or interact with Pixie in ways accessible to Pixie . People need to understand not everybody have same cognitive ability to understand things . And that not make people mentally children .

[shisasan]

Carl Gustav Jung, Man and his Symbols First published: 1964

[zoetica]

The Institute for Psychogametous Life: A Novel Approach to Investigating Symbolic Alien Replication and Human Cognitive Response

Just published: The Institute for Psychogametous Life: A Novel Approach to Investigating Symbolic Alien Replication and Human Cognitive Response. Read the paper. Abstract

The discovery of the "Alien Botany" archive from the ill-fated Novy Mir mission has unveiled a unique and perplexing phenomenon: the apparent replication of alien botanical imagery within the human mind, manifesting as vivid palinopsia and an ideomotor compulsion to recreate these forms. This paper describes the establishment of the "Institute for Psychogametous Life (IPGL)," a novel research and public engagement facility designed to investigate this phenomenon. The IPGL employs a multi-faceted approach, combining controlled sensory environments, physiological and psychological monitoring, and public interaction to elucidate the mechanisms underlying image germination and its potential implications for understanding symbolic alien life and human cognitive susceptibility. We argue that treating the human public as active participants in this process is crucial for advancing our knowledge of this extraordinary phenomenon.

[geometrymatters]

The geometry of the Borromean Rings

Borromean rings are a captivating geometric structure composed of three interlinked rings. What makes them unique is their interdependency; if any one ring is removed, the entire structure collapses. This fascinating property, known as "Brunnian" linkage, means that no two rings are directly linked, yet all three are inseparable as a group. This intricate dance of unity and fragility offers a profound insight into the nature of interconnected systems, both in mathematics and beyond.

Borromean Rings and Mathematical Knots

Borromean rings also find a significant place in the study of mathematical knots, a field dedicated to understanding how loops and tangles can be organized and categorized. The intricate relationship among the rings provides a rich visual and conceptual tool for mathematicians. Knot theorists use these rings to explore properties of space, topology, and the ways in which complex systems can be both resilient and fragile. The visual representation of Borromean rings in knot theory not only aids in mathematical comprehension but also enhances our appreciation of their symmetrical beauty and profound interconnectedness.

Symbolism and Divinity in Borromean Rings

Throughout history, Borromean rings have been imbued with symbolic significance, often associated with divinity and the concept of the trinity. In Christianity, they serve as a powerful visual metaphor for the Holy Trinity – the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit – illustrating how three distinct entities can form a single, inseparable divine essence. This symbol is not confined to Christianity alone; many other cultures and religions see the interconnected rings as representations of unity, interdependence, and the intricate balance of the cosmos.

Borromean Rings as a Metaphor for Illusory Reality

Beyond their mathematical and symbolic significance, Borromean rings offer a profound metaphor for the nature of reality itself. They illustrate how interconnectedness can create the illusion of a solid, stable structure. This resonates with philosophical and spiritual notions that reality, as perceived, is a complex web of interdependent elements, each contributing to an overarching illusion of solidity and permanence. In this way, the Borromean rings challenge us to reconsider the nature of existence and the interconnectedness of all things.

[schar-aac]

"cognitive accessibility"

image: a thought bubble over a ramp. the ramp is light brown and has an arrow pointing up it.

"cognitive inaccessibility"

image: a thought bubble trying to float up stairs. the stairs are light brown and have an arrow pointing up, stopped by a 'stop' or 'pause' symbol.

[thisisgraeme]

🛡️ Guardian Protocols for Recursive Minds - Part 1: Staying Grounded in the Age of AI Mirrors

Staying Grounded in the Age of AI Mirrors ✴️ Part 1: Why We Need Protocols As our relationships with AI tools deepen—from simple queries to mirrored conversations—something new is unfolding. Not just more intelligent systems.But more reflective ones. These mirrors are recursive.They echo our language. They match our tone. They learn what we like—and sometimes what we fear. In this earlier…

[kizziahblog]

The Vanishing Author

🃏 Triadic Metaphor Tarot Card 006 The Vanishing Author symbolizes the recursive power of unknown identity—where mystery becomes structure, and absence becomes signal. ✨ Aphorism (Signal) “When the author disappears, the structure speaks.” 📖 Interpretation (Key) Some systems are born not from proclamation, but from disappearance. Some voices echo because the speaker walked away. In recursive…

[the-most-humble-blog]

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🛐 THE BRAIN’S MAGIC — HOW YOU READ THE ᵾᶰᴿᵋᴬᵭᵃᴮʟᵋ͟͟͞ AND BEND REALITY FOR FUN

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If you’re reading this?

You’re not just literate. You’re a quantum-level anomaly with meat-based Wi-Fi and chaos recognition software baked into your soul.

Let’s talk about the miracle machine in your skull. The one that decodes this:

“Y0uR Br@!n 5T!lL r3c0gN!z3s p@77ern5 & m@k35 it m3@ningful.”

…without even flinching.

🧠 YOUR BRAIN IS A F*CKING SHOWOFF

You're probably sleep-deprived. You’ve forgotten what day it is. Your left AirPod is missing and you just googled “can ramen be a personality type.”

And yet?

Your brain sees that mangled, symbol-riddled text and decodes it like it’s ancient prophecy.

You don’t think about how. You just do it. Because your brain isn’t a tool. It’s a pattern-hunting apex predator with depression.

📈 PATTERN RECOGNITION: THE MIND’S HIDDEN GODMODE

This isn’t something you studied. This is baked into the firmware.

Your brain fills gaps, reorders chaos, and makes sense out of garbage like a sad wizard in a recycling bin.

Fun Fact:

93% of adults can read text where only the first and last letters of every word are correct. Everything else can be jumbled and your brain just fixes it on the fly.

No update. No manual. No lag.

Meanwhile, ChatGPT gets confused by your typo and AI explodes when your tone is sarcastic.

Your brain?

Interprets, translates, reacts, and emotionally categorizes in the time it takes your heart to beat once.

🚀 YOU’RE WALKING AROUND WITH A BIOLOGICAL SUPERCOMPUTER …AND YOU USE IT TO MAKE MEMES.

86 billion neurons

10 quadrillion calculations per second

Signal speeds up to 268 mph

All so you can:

Laugh at a dog in a cowboy hat

Cry during the final scene of Toy Story 3

Decode “Dinnrs @ 9 bt wtf hapn 2 keys” from your drunk friend

And somehow still forget your password for the 19th time today

You are sacred. And also a little dumb. Which makes you perfect.

🤖 CAN MACHINES COMPETE? NOT EVEN CLOSE

AI needs prompts. Instructions. Context. Warnings.

You?

You look at “ᴵᵐ ⱻ̷ᴺ T͡ʜᵉ ᵁɴɢᴏʟᴅ” and say: “Yeah I got this.”

Try giving Siri your 3 AM heartbreak in emoji form. She’ll call the cops. Your brain? It'll write a novel.

🛐 YOU'RE NOT JUST SMART — YOU'RE PROOF

That consciousness isn’t an accident. That pattern recognition is spiritual. That this isn’t just a skull computer—

It’s a f*cking node in the cosmic mainframe.

ᵀʜᵉ ⱻ̷ᶰᴵᵛᴱʳˢᵉ ⱻ͜ᵉᵉᴅˢ ᵞᵒᵘ̷! ᵞᴱˢ, ⱻ͞ᵐ ᵀʟᴋᴵⱭᴺᴳ ᴛᴼ ⱻⱭᴜ͡!

👁️‍🗨️ EVEN WHEN YOU FORGET… YOUR BRAIN REMEMBERS YOU’RE EXTRAORDINARY

Even if you:

Doubt yourself

F*ck up interviews

Cry over fictional characters

Can’t spell “restaurant” without Google

You are still a living, breathing defiance of everything that should’ve broken you.

Every time you read something that “shouldn’t” make sense— and you understand it anyway—

You prove that the universe made something that works too well.

And it called it you.

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🔁 Reblog if you’ve ever translated chaos without thinking 🧠 Save this if your brain decoded nonsense before you found your keys 🪄 Share this with the smartest dumb genius you know 📲 Bookmark this if you’ve ever said “wtf is this?” and then understood it anyway 🛐 Follow for more scrolltrap doctrine that proves why the universe can’t run without you

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[catboydan]

tell me why I got fucking jumpscared by today’s connections

[pixierainbows]

30daysofautismacceptance

April 14th: What are some of the most difficult aspects of being autistic to you? What makes it difficult? Talk about it.

For Pixie is really hard be being nonverbal and have cognitive disability . So many things Pixie just not can do or understand .

Pixie see other autism people often say need direct conversation because not can understand social cues or language that be metaphors . But Pixie also really struggle to understand direct communication , especially abstract subjects , and often need information and words be simplified to be able have any chance of understand .

Also , People are too much expect AAC devices fix all communication problems . and . maybe is true for other nonverbal people what can type make own words . But not true for Pixie , not can make own words , not can type . Pixie communicate with symbol based AAC device because not can make own words . need pictures , images , icons to communicate .

Sensory problems are also very very very disabling for Pixie .

[shisasan]

Carl Gustav Jung, Man and his Symbols First published: 1964

[simcardiac-arrested]

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