gregponchak I'm not even 100% sure what I believe on this matter, I'm simply proposing this theory. - Every day we are discovering more and more that the universe, and everything in it, is guided by mathematical algorithms. On a basic level, we all learn simple physics equations to figure out how fast objects will fall, what the friction between two objects is, etc., but it is much more advanced and mysterious than that. For example, the way plants grow can now be predicted (or reverse-engineered) by using a ratio called phi(1:1.618). Just the same, the way rocks chip and snails' shells develop abide by this ratio too. I'm fairly confident that it can be said that all form, motion, frequency, etc. follows a set of very complex laws/equations. If we accept the fact that all of these things are mathematical in nature, then logically, it could be said that all of these things forms, motion, future location, etc. could be predicted if the formulas that governed them were known. That said, this has serious implications for us as human-beings. We seem to believe that they have complete control over their actions, in other words…free will. Without realizing it, we believe that we are the only objects* in the universe that cannot be figured out, or predicted, using math. That is simply illogical. What I am saying is that it is possible that we, as humans, do not have the ability to think on our own or make decisions. It is possible that every movement we make or thought that runs through our mind is simply part of some elaborate mathematical algorithm, an algorithm so advanced that it takes into account all of our past experiences as well as all of the laws of motion, friction, etc. It could be that very equation that led you to read this sentence, and it could be the same equation that makes you go to the bathroom in roughly an hour. An algorithm that decides our every move is far more logical than to think that we are some exclusive bundles of cells. So, if this is true, then every aspect of our lives, our culture, even the planet can be predicted; it's already written. In fact, who is to say it hasn't happened yet. What I mean by that is, for the sake of argument, let's say that the big-bang and reverse-big-bang theories are fact. According to the laws of physics, the large ball of matter [that explodes to create the universe] would expand and contract in the exact same way over and over again. The same planets would be created in their exact way they existed before the universe collapsed. Every molecule would be put in the exact same space it occupied in the previous big-bang. This would mean that the earth, all of the people in it, even this article, would have been created over and over again, and it will continue to be created for an undetermined, possibly infinite, amount of time. While I don't believe we can understand the principles that decide our every move, it is only logical to think that they exist. We are not special; we are merely clusters of matter guided by an algorithm we cannot understand…or at least, that makes sense to me.
In My insane theory of free-will and mathematics 2010-02-19 14:54:05

gregponchak I'm not sure. I miss it though :(
In TypeNeu?!?!?! 2010-02-19 14:51:25

gregponchak I just finished the redesign of my site, let me know what you think: http://www.gregponchak.com
In Your Portfolio 2010-02-19 14:50:40

gregponchak @reddo Thanks for the advice, I'll cross reference the two ;)
In Processing Anyone? 2009-11-12 08:12:29

gregponchak @lucian email sent :D
In Wave Invitations 2009-11-12 08:11:24

gregponchak @reddo That is insane. I actually just ordered that book. I really want to learn now. Being fluent with Processing would open so many doors.
In Processing Anyone? 2009-11-10 19:20:27

gregponchak @reddo Oh nice, for me it's a time thing too. I saw a book called Processing: A Programming Handbook for Visual Designers and Artists that i think I may get. Processing seems so useful.
In Processing Anyone? 2009-11-10 08:01:36

gregponchak It's not a mix, and it's not exactly like these other songs, but i'm hooked on this song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4D-hCO8Y2k
In Dubstep mixes 2009-11-10 07:56:50

gregponchak I do a little in Processing, but I can never seem grasp it enough to do anything amazing. Your work in it seems great though. Where did you learn? jw
In Processing Anyone? 2009-11-10 07:43:39

gregponchak @drewrios Thanks. I think I need to resize some of the images though. I think I will do that later today.
In I just redid my portfolio 2009-11-04 13:34:21

gregponchak @pyramd It's alright.
In Wave Invitations 2009-11-04 13:33:02

gregponchak if you still have one, i would love one. gregponchak@gmail.com Thanks :D
In Wave Invitations 2009-11-04 04:48:24

gregponchak 2 1/2 ha
In Years of experience 2009-11-02 06:19:29

gregponchak @weloveyellow thanks :)
In Your Portfolio 2009-11-02 06:18:09

gregponchak Post your Twitter account here. - http://twitter.com/gregponchak
In Your Twitter Account. 2009-10-26 14:05:08

gregponchak @luxandrose Pretty much. I think the west coast might even get more liberal too.
In 2012 - what do you have in mind? 2009-10-26 13:58:24

gregponchak Actually, I find these intriguing as well. When I was in Prague, I considered buying one.
In Soviet Gas Masks 2009-10-23 03:43:36

gregponchak @andus I may check that book out.
In Coolest book you've read? 2009-10-22 08:13:14

gregponchak @thatothertime ... Exactly my point. haha.
In 2012 - what do you have in mind? 2009-10-22 07:52:54

gregponchak @texjer Ha, thanks. I tried not to make the photographs too cliche.
In I just redid my portfolio 2009-10-22 00:12:33