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Old 10-02-2017, 02:23 AM   #362 (permalink)
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There is vast room for improvement, because we impose the Cartesian coordinate system on what Fuller called Nature's operational mathematics.

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In its broadest sense synergetics is Fuller's hypothesized coordinate system of Universe --- both in its physical and metaphysical aspects. Fuller's system of epistemography and mathematical-physics attempts to disclose how Nature actually operates --- her "operational mathematics." Fuller claimed that synergetics could be understood by children (though they probably couldn't comprehend his books on the subject)...

From my own study of synergetics, I'm convinced that Bucky did in fact identify the coordinate system used by Nature. But I would add the caveat that he didn't get too far along in developing it. Fuller points to what the coordinate system is in broad strokes...

Tip to students of synergetics: Build models.
http://www.cjfearnley.com/fuller-faq-2.html

In addition Electric Universe and the Shawyer EM Drive point the way to order of magnitude improvements.