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.
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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...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.Found this remarkable transcription in an online forum. Would make a nice tattoo if made into a circle.