meta-Tao cycles

Krebs cycle: citric acid

The next metapattern discussed by Tyler Volk and Jeff Bloom are cycles, structures repetion in space and time:

Background

Cycles are repetitions in space or time, such as, circulations, waves, repetitive routines, etc. Interactions of cycles and arrows create spirals or helices.

Examples

• In science: Kreb’s cycle, Earth’s rotation and revolution, lunar phases, animal movement, biological rhythms, breathing, water cycle, carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle, seasons, tides, bird songs, light, sound, cybernetic feedback loops, system operational closure etc.

• In architecture and design: heating & cooling systems, movement patterns in buildings, etc.

• In art: perceptual “movement,” musical compositions, choreography, etc.

• In social sciences: repetitive actions, routines, rituals, helical patterns of themes running through discourse and other psychosocial situations, etc.

• In other senses: laps in a race, wheel of karma, etc.

Metapatterns

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