28 JUN 2013 by ideonexus

 Combinatory Analysis in the IChing

Combinatory analysis refers to a group of techniques that can be used to determine the number of elements in a particular setwith- out having to count them one-by-one. Theelements in question could be the results froma scientific experiment or the different potential outcomes of a random event. [...] Combinatory analysis has interestedmathe- maticians forcenturies.According toTakacs (1982), such analysis dates back to ancient Greece. However, the Hindus, the Per- sians (includingthe poet an...
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And in another ancient Chinese text.

01 JAN 2010 by ideonexus

 The Complete I Ching in 64 Bits

I was thinking about how the I Ching is composed of a total of 384 lines (6x64) Wouldn't it be nice if you could 'interlock' the hexagrams like a jigsaw puzzle? Have a look at the following code: THE CODE 0000001001000101010000110100110010110110001110101110011110111111 The 64 bit code above 'defines' the whole of the I Ching, that is it maps the whole realm of change. With no repetition.
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Found this remarkable transcription in an online forum. Would make a nice tattoo if made into a circle.